2024 Participant Guide
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The Williams Route 66 Marathon mobile app puts all of the information you need for race weekend right in the palm of your hand! Whether you’re participating in our races or cheering on your family and friends, our mobile app is the perfect guide. It’s not just for race weekend, either—mobile app users are the first to receive notifications about registration, race swag, and more! Here are just a few of the many ways to use the app:
• Find the best places in Tulsa to Eat, Drink, and Explore
• Track your friends and family as they cross timing mats on the course so you can estimate when they’ll arrive at your spectator spot or the finish line.
• Quickly locate the start and finish lines, aid stations, mile markers, porta-potties, on course entertainment, and more by using the interactive course map.
• Rock your social media when you use the app’s camera, featuring our customized photo stickers! #RT66RUN
• Obsessively track the race day weather (no judgment, we do it too!)
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Special Thanks to our directors
Andrew Aguirre, Participant Services Director / Executive Board
Meg Charron, Operations
Tim Carrigg, Water Stop Director
Tonja Carrigg, Water Stop Director
Susan Collins, Participant Gear Director
Tanner Dry, Signage Director
Lauren Donald, Executive Board
Tammy Duckwall, Expo Director
Derek England, Packet Pickup Director / Executive Board
Laurie England, Volunteer Director
Timothy Fisher, Finish Line Director
Jeffrey Frable, Executive Board
Meghan Garrett, Marketing Director
Clint Gibson, Course Marshals Director
Destiny Green, Executive Director
Barbara Hasbini, Executive Board
Ryland Lewis, Bike Marshals Director
John Matson, Course Director / Executive Board
Jennifer Miller, Expo Director / Executive Board
Myron Oliver, Entertainment Director
Lyle Roberston, Runner Refresh Director
Anna Sanger, VIP Director
Larry Smith, Operations Director
Tylisha Thompson, Entertainment Director
Michelle Sorensen, Water Stop Director
Scott Suurmeyer, Operations
Jolene Udrisky, Operations
Steve Udrisky, Race Director
Mandy Vavrinak, Public Relations Director
Sheldon Waeger, Warehouse Logistics Director
Andy Waddington, Forward Command
Dr. Janelle Whitt, Medical Director / Executive Board
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DEAR RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND RUCKERS,
Welcome to Tulsa! I am so excited to welcome you to the 19th annual Williams Route 66 Marathon weekend. Whether you’ve trained for race day on our city streets or are visiting Oklahoma for the first time, we’re so happy that you are here.
There’s so much to be excited about this weekend, from our free Health and Fitness Expo to our Saturday 5k, Fun Run, and Mascot Dash, and of course, our big events on Sunday morning! Our course offers an engaging and electric tour of Tulsa, offering runners and walkers the opportunity to explore the Gathering Place, Tulsa’s crown jewel and site of the largest private gift to a public park in U.S. history, thanks to the George Kaiser Family foundation. There’s plenty for half marathoners and marathoners to see, on the first half of our course, too! Start your tour of Tulsa in our downtown, which features the second largest collection of Art Deco architecture outside of Miami. Continue your journey through some of our most beautiful neighborhoods (where you’re sure to find block parties and unofficial aid stations) and the crowds in Midtown before running along the Arkansas River and crossing, the historic Route 66 before turning back towards the Tulsa Arts District.
Finishers this weekend will earn the fourth medal in our Route 66 Icons series, inspired by the iconic Meadow Gold sign at 11th and Peoria. First installed in 1934 for Beatrice Creamery, this landmark was saved and restored in the early 2000s by the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture, the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, and others. Today, it proudly stands on Route 66. While exploring the Mother Road, stop by to snap a photo with your medal—we might even feature it on our social media!
You may also notice more young runners than you’re used to at other races. Participants in Kicks for Kids, the official charity of the Williams Route 66 Marathon, will be running and walking the 5k on Saturday after training hard all school year. We hope you’ll cheer extra loudly for them! Kicks for Kids pairs Williams Route 66 Marathon race directors with local Title I Elementary Schools to help kids complete their first 5k at the Williams Route 66 Marathon race weekend. It’s our goal to make sure that we can buy a new pair of running shoes for every child that participates in the program, so we hope you’ll consider donating to this worthy cause and spreading the joy of health and wellness to Tulsa youth.
The Route 66 Marathon is Tulsa’s biggest block party, so I’d like to thank the many spectators, businesses, and neighborhoods that give the race its party atmosphere. We hope you love every step of your 26.2-mile party through Tulsa!
Destiny Green Executive Director
Schedule of Events
Williams route 66 marathon
Friday
11.22.24
HEalth & Fitness Expo
11 am - 7 pm
Cox Business Center
100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103
saturday 11.23.24
5k run & walk | 8 am
Guthrie Green in the Tulsa Arts District
111 E. Reconciliation Way St. Tulsa, OK 74106
mascot dash | 9:00 am
Guthrie Green in the Tulsa Arts District
1-mile fun run | 9:30 am
Guthrie Green in the Tulsa Arts District
HEalth & Fitness Expo
9 am - 6 pm
Cox Business Center
100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103
sunday 11.24.24
Marathon featuring the center of the universe detour half-marathon marathon relay
All Sunday races start at 8 am between 9th & 10th and Main Streets in downtown Tulsa and finish at Guthrie Green in the Tulsa Arts District.
EXPO AND Packet Pickup
When
Friday, November 22, 2024
11 am - 7 pm
Saturday, November 23, 2024
9 am - 6pm Where
Cox Business Center
100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103
Packet Pickup
ALL participants and volunteers must pick up their packets at the Williams Route 66 Marathon Health, Fitness, and Sustainability Expo. No packets will be mailed out—no exceptions! Race day registration and race day packet pickup are not available. please have your check-in pass email ready to pick up your packet.
Exhibitors
The Williams Route 66 Marathon Health, Fitness, and Sustainability Expo hosts a range of exhibitors offering running gear, innovative health and fitness items, and race previews. The expo is FREE and open to the public. Join us at the Cox Business Center November 22-23!
Parking
The Cox Business Center parkade is located north of the Cox Business Center on 3rd street between Houston and Denver avenues. Parking is $5-8/day or street parking is also available in limited quantities.
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The Williams Route 66 Marathon and Tulsa Run are better together! If you participated in this year’s Tulsa Run, don’t forget to claim your exclusive Better Together coin after you cross the finish line at the Route 66 Marathon! Simply stop by the Information/Awards Tent just beyond the finish chute to pick up your coin!
Saturday Start times
5k run & Walk 8 am
1-mile fun run & Walk 9:30 am mascot dash 9 am
Race Information
The Williams Route 66 Marathon events are held over the course of two days. Saturday races include the 5k run and walk, the one-mile Fun Run and walk, and the Mascot Dash. While the 5k run and walk is USATF certified and will be electronically timed, the Fun Run and walk is just for fun, meaning there will be no timing or certification. Come out and enjoy both events!
Packet Pickup
There will be NO race day registration or packet pickup. All participants in our Saturday races must pick up their packets on Friday, November 22 at the Cox Business Center from 11 am - 7 pm. For more information on packet pick, refer to page 8.
Start and Finish Line Information
Both the 5k and Fun Run start and finish on Cameron Street, north of Guthrie Green. Please plan to arrive early to familiarize yourself with the start and finish areas.
All participants must enter the start corral from the intersection of Detroit and Cameron. There is only one corral for the 5k and Fun Run events, so please seed yourself appropriately based on your expected pace (i.e. fastest runners in the front, walkers in the back). Pacers will be provided for the 5K; line up near the pacer closest to your estimated finish time.
Parking
Ample parking is available on the streets surrounding Guthrie Green and in paid parking lots in downtown Tulsa. Please refer to the parking map for more information.
Restrooms
Porta-potties will be located throughout the Tulsa Arts District (the start/finish line area) and along the 5k course. Please refer to the Tulsa Arts District Map for Saturday for exact locations. We know you’ve gotta go when you’ve gotta go, but please be patient and allow plenty of time to use the restroom prior to the race. There are likely to be lines on race morning.
Saturday 5k • mascot dash • 1-mile fun run
Race-day Information Tent
Lose your timing tag, forget your race number, or just need some help with morning logistics? Head to the information tent. Please see the Tulsa Arts District Map for Saturday for the exact location.
Gear Check
There will be no gear check for Saturday races.
Timing Chip
A timing device is attached to your race number/bib. The bib is yours to keep, and there’s no need to turn your device back in. In order to make sure your time is accurately recorded, please make sure you follow these guidelines:
• Do not remove the tag from the bib.
• Wear the bib visibly on the front of your body - if you’re wearing a top layer that you may take off, consider pinning the bib to your pants/shorts!
• Do not fold or crumple the bib.
• Cross all timing mats during the race.
Your Race Number
Your race number must be worn on the outside of your clothing on the front of your body! If you are wearing a top layer
that you may remove, plan on pinning the number to your pants or shorts. Race officials, course photographers, and finish line personnel must be able to see your bib at all times to verify that you are an official participant, so please make sure it is clearly visible and on the outside of your clothing! Do not cut, fold, or otherwise alter your race number in any way. For safety reasons, race numbers are nontransferable and may only be worn by the participants to whom they are assigned. Please fill out the medical information on the back of your bib in case of emergency.
Gatorade Stations
The Williams Route 66 Marathon knows hydration is extremely important on race day. That’s why we are proud to serve both Gatorade and water at all Gatorade stations on our courses. One Gatorade stop, located after the 3-kilometer mark between Boston Avenue and Main Street, is provided for the 5k participants. No Gatorade stops are offered during the one-mile Fun Run.
Course Restrictions
No bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, baby joggers or animals will be allowed on the race course at any time. Large signage that would obstruct the visibility of other spectators or other official event signage is also not permitted.
Assistance received from any source other than a race official may result in disqualification. In some areas, only one side of the road will be closed to vehicular traffic. As such, it is imperative that you stay within the cones marking the course. Any deviations from the marked course could result in disqualification and a serious injury. Race officials will be stationed along the course to ensure that each finisher has completed a full race distance.
ANY PARTICIPANT FOUND TO HAVE RUN/ WALKED LESS THAN THE FULL COURSE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. DO NOT CROSS THE FINISH LINE IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE ENTIRE COURSE.
Dropping Out
If you are unable to finish the race, please notify a volunteer at the nearest aid station.
Medical Aid
Medical aid will be provided on the course and at the finish line. Medical aid stations will be clearly marked along the course. Medical personnel will also travel the course in golf carts to look for participants in distress.
Your personal safety is very important. In order to help us come to your aid as quickly as possible, all participants are required to complete the emergency information on the back of their race number and list
Saturday 5k • mascot dash • 1-mile fun run
any allergies or known medical issues for medical personnel. Help us keep you safe on race day!
Finishers’ Food and Beverage Area
Participants will pass through the finishers’ food area after crossing the finish line and receiving their medals. Fruit, snacks, Gatorade, and water, will be provided. Snacks and refreshments are for participants only. Participants will not be able to re-enter the food area once they leave.
Results
All results are unofficial until certified by race officials. Unofficial results will also be posted online at www.route66marathon. com as the race progresses. Race officials will post final results online following certification. Participants and their friends and families can also follow participants’ progress and receive updates via the Williams Route 66 Marathon mobile app.
Awards
We believe everyone is a winner at the Williams Route 66 Marathon, but if you happen to place in the top three of your race, we’ve got a special prize for you! Per USATF Rule 245.1, Open Men’s and Women’s and Master Men’s and Women’s
top three awards will be based on gun time (the order in which the athletes cross the finish line, regardless of starting position).
Age-group awards will be based on timing system time (the actual time elapsed between an athlete crossing the start and finish lines).
Awards based on gun time include the top three in each of these divisions:
• Open Male and Female
• Masters Male and Female
• Open Wheelchair Male and Female
Awards based on electronic net time include the top three in each of the following male and female age groups: Under 10, 10-14, 1519, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
Saturday 5k • mascot dash • 1-mile fun run Races
Collecting Your Award
Age group awards will be available outside of the finish line at the Info / Awards tent. Awards will not be mailed, so be sure to stop by the tent after you have completed the race.
Participants are eligible for one award per race. Award winners in the Open and Masters divisions will be excluded from the age group awards.
thank you
IN ORDER FROM TOP: KEVIN GREEN, NATALIE PASSMORE, CRAIG HALVERSON, STEPHANIE MCCRARY, CHRIS LEE, LINDSEY LEPPERT, KIMBERLY EKLUND, ERIC BRUMBALOW, MISTY COOPER, APRIL GRAY, HEATHER PUCKETT, KAREN CARLTON, PETE COSER, DEB CARRINGTON, MICHAEL HALL
Races
marathon • Half marathon marathon relay
all races start at 8am!
Race Information
The marathon, half marathon, and marathon relay will be held on Sunday. All Sunday races are USATF certified and will be electronically timed. All races begin together at 8 am. Please note the following important details for Sunday races:
Participants proceeding at a pace slower than 16:30 minutes per mile (finishing time of 7.25 hours) may be asked by the Tulsa Police Department to move to the sidewalk at various points along the course to allow the streets to reopen to traffic.
Participants proceeding at a pace slower than 16:30 minutes per mile may not have access to Gatorade stations or medical aid stations.
The electronic timing system will remain open for 7.5 hours (until 3:30 pm); however, the official time limit for on-course support is 7.25 hours.
Start Line Information
The start line for the marathon, half marathon, and marathon relay is located at the intersection of Main Street between 9th & 10th Street in downtown Tulsa. Participants will proceed south on Main
Street from the starting line. Please plan to arrive early to familiarize yourself with the start area. Refer to the Start Line Map for exact locations of your start corral, portable restrooms, gear check, and more.
Parking
Plenty of parking is available on the streets of downtown Tulsa (free on Sundays!) and in paid parking lots. See the parking map for more information.
Restrooms
Porta-potties are located throughout the start area near each corral, at the finish area in the Tulsa Arts District, and at many points along the course. Please refer to the Start Line Map, the Tulsa Arts District Map for Sunday, and the Course Map for exact locations. We know you’ve gotta go when you’ve gotta go, but please be patient and allow plenty of time to use the restroom prior to the race. There are likely to be lines on race morning.
Race Day Information Tent
Lose your timing tag, forget your race number, or just need some help with morning logistics? Head to the information tent. Please see the Start Line Map and the Tulsa Arts District Map for Sunday for the exact locations.
Gear Check
Stash your (non-valuable) stuff with us! Gear check is located at the corner of 9th Street and Boston Avenue. Please see the Start Line Map for the location of gear check. You can pick up your gear after the race as you leave the secured finish area on Reconciliation Way just east of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Please see the Tulsa Arts District Map for Sunday for the exact location of gear pickup. NOTE: ONLY THE CLEAR PLASTIC BAGS PROVIDED AT PACKET PICKUP WILL BE ACCEPTED AT GEAR CHECK. All participants checking gear must attach the gear check tag from their race number to the clear plastic bag for identification purposes. NO other bags will be accepted. Tulsa Route 66 Marathon, Inc. is not responsible for lost or stolen items, so we recommend keeping your valuables at home.
Races
Time Limit
The marathon course is open for 7.25 hours from 8 am to 3:15 pm. The course will begin to close on a rolling basis based on a 16:30 minute per mile estimated pace. For example, all participants should have passed the 2-mile mark by 33 minutes after the last participant crosses the start line. Participants proceeding at a pace slower than 16:30 minutes per mile may be asked by the Tulsa Police Department to move to the sidewalk at various points on the course to allow the streets to open to traffic. If participants choose to continue on the course after 2:30 pm, they do so at their own risk. Timing equipment will remain in place until 3:30 pm (7.5 hours), after which no finish times will be recorded. Finisher medals will only be awarded to those who receive an official finish time/finish within 7.5 hours. Finish line medical aid will close at 3:30 pm, after which time participants are asked to call 9-1-1 or proceed to the nearest emergency room in the event of a medical emergency.
Start Corrals
In order to provide the best possible race day experience for all participants, the Williams Route 66 Marathon utilizes a corral system at the start line of the marathon, half marathon, and marathon relay. Participants will be assigned to one of four start corrals
sunday marathon • Half marathon marathon relay Races
based on the projected finish time that they provided at the time of registration, which helps keep the course flowing smoothly on race day. All race registrants are required to submit past and projected pace information at the time of registration to allow the race committee to properly assign corrals.
The four corrals are designated by the letters A, B, C, and D, which are marked at the start area and on each athlete’s bib.
ALL PARTICIPANTS
MUST ENTER
THEIR
CORRALS
AT THE BACK OF THE CORRAL. The corral area can be a little confusing if you aren’t familiar with it, so we recommend that all participants review the Start Line Map and arrive early to make sure they have time to find their corral. CORRALS WILL CLOSE 5 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RACE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
NOTE: ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTERED AFTER OCTOBER 15, WILL BE ASSIGNED TO CORRAL D. If you wish to change your corral, simply stop by the Solutions Desk at packet pickup and request a corral change. If remaining space is available in your preferred corral, you will be authorized to change.
Athletes will only be admitted into the corral that corresponds to the letter on their bib. Once in their assigned corral, athletes should line up by pace according to the signs posted in the corral. This helps keep traffic moving forward on race day!
We love when our participants want to race alongside their friends and/or training partners on race day! However, if participants desiring to race together are assigned to different corrals, they must all start in Corral D. There will be no exceptions.
Hand cycle and wheelchair athletes will have their own separate corral at the start line that will be placed in front of Corral A. Hand cycle and wheelchair participants will start at 7:55 am. Participants in Corral A will start at 8:00 am. Participants in the following corrals will start at approximately 5 minute intervals thereafter. Don’t worry, there will be confetti blasts for every corral! Pacers will be provided for the half marathon and marathon; look for their signs in the starting corrals.
Timing Chip
A timing device is attached to your race number/bib. The bib is yours to keep, and there’s no need to turn your device back in. In order to make sure your time is accurately recorded, please make sure you follow these guidelines:
• Do not remove the tag from the bib.
• Wear the bib visibly on the front of your body - if you’re wearing a top layer that you may take off, consider pinning the bib to your pants/shorts!
• Do not fold or crumple the bib.
• Cross all timing mats during the race.
Race Number
Your race number must be worn on the front of your body! If you are wearing a top layer that you may remove, consider pinning the number to your pants or shorts. Race officials, course photographers, and finish line personnel must be able to see your bib at all times to verify that you are an official participant, so please make sure it is visible! Do not cut, fold, or otherwise alter your race number in any way. Race numbers are non-transferable and may only be worn by the participant to whom they are assigned for safety reasons. Please fill out the medical information on the back of your bib in case of emergency. Marathon relay participants should wear the separate race bib marked “RELAY” visibly on their backs to allow participants in the marathon and half marathon to identify them.
Gatorade Stations
The Williams Route 66 Marathon knows hydration is extremely important on race day. That’s why we are proud to serve both Gatorade and water at all Gatorade stations on our courses. Gatorade stops are located approximately every 2 miles on the course for the first 20 miles of the marathon and every mile thereafter from miles 21 through 25. Please refer to the Course Map for further information on Gatorade Station locations.
sunday marathon • Half marathon marathon relay
On-Course Food
They say “don’t try anything new on race day,” but just in case you need a little fuel while out on the marathon course, we’ve got you covered! Fresh oranges and bananas will be available to marathon participants at the Gatorade station near mile 18. GU will be offered just before the Gatorade stations near mile 15 and 22, and pretzels will be available just before the Gatorade station near mile 24.
Medical Aid
Medical aid will be provided on the course and at the finish line. Medical aid stations will be clearly marked along the course. Medical personnel will also travel the course in golf carts to look for participants in distress.
Your personal safety is very important. In order to help us come to your aid as quickly as possible, all participants are required to complete the emergency information on the back of their race number and list any allergies or known medical issues for medical personnel. Help us keep you safe on race day!
Course Restrictions
No bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, baby joggers or animals will be allowed on the race course at any time. Large signage that would obstruct
the visibility of other spectators or other official event signage is also not permitted. Assistance received from any source other than a race official may result in disqualification. In some areas, only one side of the road will be closed to vehicular traffic. As such, it is imperative that you stay within the cones marking the course. Any deviations from the marked course could result in disqualification and a serious injury. Race officials will be stationed along the course to ensure that each finisher has completed a full race distance.
ANY PARTICIPANT FOUND TO HAVE RUN/ WALKED LESS THAN THE FULL COURSE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. DO NOT CROSS THE FINISH LINE IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE ENTIRE COURSE.
Dropping Out
Participants who find themselves unable to finish the race should notify someone at the nearest aid station. Volunteers at the aid station will be able to assist you. In case of a medical emergency, please notify the nearest aid station volunteer for assistance.
Finish Line
Congratulations, you made it! After crossing the finish line, we know there’s nothing you’ll want to do more than sit down, but please, keep going! More good things are ahead. After you cross the finish line, you
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will enter a secure, fenced-off area for race participants and officials only. Marathon, half marathon, and participants completing the final leg of the marathon relay will receive their coveted finisher’s medals in this area. Water and Gatorade will also be available immediately after crossing the finish line.
Speaking of finisher’s medals, please make sure you have the correct one before leaving the secure area! Volunteers are only human, after all. All participants in the marathon, half marathon, and marathon relay will receive medals. Participants completing their first marathon or first half marathon who registered as such prior to October 15 will receive a “My First Marathon” or “My First Half Marathon” medal.
All participants will receive their medals in the finishers’ chute, including members of the Marathon Maniacs, 50 States Marathon Club, and Half Fanatics. Club members will NOT exchange their finisher medals in the club areas, as has occurred in previous years. PLEASE COLLECT YOUR FINISHER MEDAL IN THE CHUTE REGARDLESS OF YOUR CLUB AFFILIATION. RUCKERS: Please collect your finisher medal in the chute. To obtain your GORUCK patch, please email GreenCountryRuckers@gmail.com after the event and arrange for pickup or delivery.
sunday marathon • Half marathon marathon relay
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Finishers’ Food and Beverage Area
Refuel after your race at the finish line! Participants will pass through the finishers’ food area in the finish chute after collecting their medals.There will be fruit, snacks, water, and Gatorade products will also be provided.
Family Reunification Area
We know walking after you cross the finish line can be a struggle, so we try to make reuniting with your loved ones as easy as possible. We recommend meeting at the Family Reunite Area located on the south side of Guthrie Green, along Reconciliation Way. We know your family and friends will be ecstatic to see you when you cross the finish line, but unfortunately, we cannot use the public address system to reunite participants with their families. Therefore, please make sure to arrange a convenient meeting spot with your loved ones prior to the start of the race.
Results
All results are unofficial until certified by race officials. Unofficial results will also be posted online at www.route66marathon. com as the race progresses. Race officials will post final results online following certification. Participants and their friends and families can also follow participants’ progress and receive updates via the Williams Route 66 Marathon mobile app.
Awards
We believe everyone is a winner at the Williams Route 66 Marathon, but if you happen to place in the top three of your race, we’ve got a special prize for you! Per USATF Rule 245.1, Open Men’s and Women’s and Master Men’s and Women’s top three awards will be based on gun time (the order in which the athletes cross the finish line, regardless of starting position). Age-group awards will be based on timing system time (the actual time elapsed between an athlete crossing the start and finish lines).
Awards based on gun time include the top three in each of these divisions:
• Open Male and Female
• Masters Male and Female
• Open Wheelchair Male and Female
Awards based on electronic net time include the top three in each of the following male and female age groups: 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
Marathon relay participants will receive their relay medal as they finish their leg of the race. Only the last relay leg runner will receive their medal at the finish line. Relay awards are based on electronic net time. Awards will be given in the following team categories for the marathon relay:
• Open Male, Open Female, Open Mixed (at least two females)
• Masters Male, Masters Female, Masters Mixed (at least two females)
Collecting Your Award
Age group awards will be available outside of the finish line at the Info / Awards tent.
Awards will not be mailed, so be sure to stop by the tent after you have completed the race.
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Races
Participants are eligible for one award per race. Award winners in the Open and Masters divisions will be excluded from the age group awards.
Oklahoma Standard
Finishers of the marathon or half marathon who also completed the marathon or half marathon in Oklahoma City on April 28, 2024 will head over to the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon tent located in Guthrie Green during Sunday’s finish to receive their Oklahoma Standard Medal.
LegacyRunners
The Route 66 Marathon’s Biggest Fans
The Williams Route 66 Marathon is fortunate to have many participants who are coming back for their second, third, fourth, and more events to run with us, but our biggest fans have done something truly incredible.
The Williams Route 66 Legacy marathon runners are:
Stephen Abernathy
Keith Landers
Marlon Onco
Patty Powell
Marv Reith
Kathryn White
Mark Wood
marathon relay Information
They say teamwork makes the dream work, and we’ll give you a chance to prove it at the Williams Route 66 Marathon Relay! The marathon relay will be held on Sunday and will start with the marathon and half marathon at 8 am. The marathon relay is comprised of five legs and follows the same course as the marathon. A participant may opt to complete more than one leg of the relay; however, all relay teams must have between three and five participants. There are three types of teams: all male, all female, and mixed (at least two female participants). In order to qualify for the Masters division, all members of a team must be 40 years of age or older.
Relay Exchange Zones
All relay exchange zones will be clearly marked with cones, fencing, and signage. As participants approach the relay exchange zones, relay participants will be directed to the right side of the course, and marathon and half marathon participants will be directed to keep left.
Exchange Zone Safety
It is extremely important that relay team members keep the exchange zones and the course clear. Relay participants are responsible for getting across the street safely and for crossing the course without interfering with any other participants. Course marshals will be there to guide you across the course, but please be careful of the traffic and considerate of the other participants!
marathon relay Information
Marathon Relay Exchange Zones - While You Wait
Tulsa weather is anything but predictable! While we wish we had a crystal ball to tell you what to wear on race day, your best bet is to check the conditions race weekend and dress appropriately for the wait. Whether that means you need to bundle up or bring your rain gear, make sure you’re prepared, because there will be limited, if any, shelter at the exchange zones. However, water and portable restrooms will be available near each exchange zone. We recommend packing a bag with warm, dry clothing for the runner that will be finishing at your exchange zone so that he/she can change after completing his/ her leg. You can then shed your extra layers and give them to the team member who will be returning to the start/finish area. No matter how you decide to handle the logistics, please remember that gear transfer is the responsibility of you and your teammates.
*All distances are approximate. Relay belts should be turned in at the finish line.
Marathon Relay Numbers and Timing Tag
While you might think of “passing the baton” when you’re participating in a marathon relay, our system is a little bit different. The timing device for relay participants is attached to a belt worn around the waist. The belt will also have its own numbered bib attached. Relay participants must wear the belt while
completing their leg of the relay and give it to the next team member to where upon reaching the relay exchange point.
All marathon relay participants will be issued a race number. Each team will also receive an additional numbered bib to be attached to the provided belt timing device. Please adhere to the following guidelines:
• One numbered bib should be affixed to the provided relay belt.
• The other numbered bib should be worn visibly on the front of your bodyif you’re wearing a top layer that you may take off, consider pinning the bib to your pants/shorts!
• Do not fold or crumple the bib.
• Race numbers are non-transferable and may only be worn by the participant to whom they are assigned for safety reasons.
All relay participants will also receive a bib that reads “RELAY.” Please wear this bib visibly across the back while running/ walking.
Relay Exchange Transportation
Relay participants are responsible for arranging transportation to and from relay exchange points on race day. We recommend that relay participants use the following routes for transportation or direct their rideshare drivers to take these routes on race day, as these routes avoid road closures associated with the marathon and half marathon.
marathon relay Information
Start to R2
(drop off at 21st Pl & Utica Ave):
It is recommended that leg 2 runners arrive at the exchange by 8:00am
DISTANCE FROM THE START IS ABOUT 2.5 MILES
TURN BY TURN:
East on 8th St to Cincinnati Ave
South on Cincinnati Ave to 11th St
East on 11th St to Utica Ave (you will cross the course at Peoria)
South on Utica Ave to 21st St
Walk west on 21st St towards Woodward Park. Woodward Park will be on the south side of 21st.
R2 to finish
(pick up at 21st & utica Ave):
DISTANCE ABOUT 3 MILES TURN BY TURN:
North on Utica Ave to 11th St
West on 11th St to Detroit Ave
North on Detroit Ave to Archer St (you will have to cross the course at 2nd St and 1st St)
Detroit & Archer is the closest intersection to the finish where you won’t encounter too many road closures. It is also close to OSU Tulsa (a popular place for runners to park vehicles).
R2 to R3
(pick up at 21st Pl & utica Ave)
It is recommended that leg 3 runner walk from start to Relay Exchange zone 3.
DISTANCE BETWEEN EXCHANGE
ZONE IS ABOUT 3 MILES
TURN BY TURN:
North on Utica Ave to 11th St
West on 11th St to Denver Ave
South on Denver Ave to Riverside (Riverside will be closed)
Start to R3
(drop off at 18th St & Denver Ave):
It is recommended that leg 3 runner walk from start to Relay Exchange zone 3.
DISTANCE FROM START IS ABOUT 1 MILE
TURN BY TURN:
West on 7th St to Denver Ave
South on Denver Ave to Riverside (Riverside will be closed)
R3 to finish
(pick up from 18th St & Denver Ave):
DISTANCE TO FINISH IS ABOUT 2 MILES
TURN BY TURN:
North on Denver Ave to 11th St
East on 11th St to Detroit Ave
marathon relay Information
North on Detroit Ave to Archer St (you will have to cross the course at 2nd St and 1st St)
Detroit & Archer is the closest intersection to the finish where you won’t encounter too many road closures. It is also close to OSU Tulsa (a popular place for runners to park vehicles).
R3 to R4
(pick up from 18th St & Denver Ave; drop off at 41st & Riverside):
DISTANCE BETWEEN EXCHANGE ZONES IS ABOUT 8.4 MILES BY CAR
TURN BY TURN: (YOU WILL ENCOUNTER MULTIPLE ROAD CLOSURES IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE PROVIDED DIRECTIONS.)
North on Denver Ave to 12th St West (left) on 12th St (I-444)
Merge onto I-444
Take the I-244 W/US-75 S exit (left exit)
Take the I-44 E exit
Take the Riverside / Peoria exit (exit 226)
Take a left on Peoria Ave followed by an immediate left on the I-44 feeder road (Skelly Dr)
Follow Skelly Dr to Riverside Dr
North on Riverside Dr to 41st St
marathon relay Information
Start to R4
(drop off at 41st & Riverside):
DISTANCE BETWEEN EXCHANGE ZONES
IS ABOUT 8.4 MILES BY CAR
TURN BY TURN:
(YOU WILL ENCOUNTER MULTIPLE ROAD CLOSURES IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE PROVIDED DIRECTIONS.)
West on 7th St to Denver Ave
South on Denver Ave to 12th St
West (right) on 12th St (I-444)
Merge onto I-444
Take the I-244 W/US-75 S exit (left exit)
Take the I-44 E exit
Take the Riverside / Peoria exit (exit 226)
Take a left on Peoria Ave followed by an immediate left on the I-44 feeder road (Skelly Dr)
Follow Skelly Dr to Riverside Dr
North on Riverside Dr to 41st St
R4 to finish
(pick up at 41st and Riverside)
DISTANCE BETWEEN EXCHANGE ZONES IS ABOUT 8.9 MILES BY CAR
TURN BY TURN:
(YOU WILL ENCOUNTER MULTIPLE ROAD CLOSURES IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE PROVIDED DIRECTIONS.)
South on Riverside Dr
East on E Skelly Dr (I-44 Feeder road)
Take a left on Peoria Ave followed by an immediate left on the I-44 feeder road (Skelly Dr)
Merge on to I-44
Take exit 224 for US-75 N
Proceed north on US-75
Take exit 6A for MLK Jr Blvd/Detroit Ave
Due to road closures, you will go south on Detroit Ave. Use Detroit & Archer as a reference intersection.
R4 to R5 (pick up at 41st & Riverside)
DISTANCE BETWEEN EXCHANGE ZONE IS ABOUT 5.5 MILES BY CAR TURN BY TURN:
South on Riverside Dr
East on E 42nd Pl
North on S Cincinnati Ave
East on E 42nd St
North on Peoria
East on 41st St
North on Harvard Ave
West on 11th St (drop off at 11th & Tucker Dr)
Start to R5 (Start to Relay Exchange 5)
DISTANCE FROM START IS ABOUT 2.5 MILES
TURN BY TURN:
East on 8th St to Cincinnati Ave
South on Cincinnati Ave to 10th St
East on 10th St; 10th St will become 11th St past the roundabout
Continue east on 11th St (Route 66!) until Delaware Ave
Drop off at 11th & Delaware; walk to 11th & Tucker Dr
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R5 to finish (pick up at 11th & Delaware)
DISTANCE TO FINISH IS ABOUT 3 MILES TURN BY TURN:
West on 11th St (Route 66!) until Detroit Ave
North on Detroit Ave to Archer St (you will have to cross the course at 1st St)
Detroit & Archer is the closest intersection to the finish where you won’t encounter too many road closures. It is also close to OSU Tulsa (a popular place for runners to park vehicles).
Depending on the time in which you are driving, some additional roads and routes may be reopen to traffic, the provided directions assume the race course is active and are designed to avoid the race course as much as possible.
The provided directions avoid the race course as much as possible. Please be mindful of runners on the course if you have to drive through an intersection that meets up with the race course. We suggest carpooling where possible to minimize the traffic through the neighborhood streets.
marathon relay Information
Finish Area Access - Finisher Food and Photo
Marathon relay athletes completing the first, second, third, or fourth legs of the relay will access the finishers’ chute through a separate relay entrance, located just past the medal collection area. This separate entrance will allow relay participants access to finish line food and beverages. Marathon relay team members MUST be wearing their race bibs in order to access the finishers’ area. All participants will be able to take individual and team photos with their medals, get finisher food and drinks, and enjoy the finishers’ area! However, only participants completing the final leg of the relay will access the finishers’ area by crossing the finish line. Everyone else must utilize the separate entrance by showing their bib. Trust us, this keeps things running smoothly and avoids confusion!
NOTE: MARATHON RELAY PARTICIPANTS MAY ONLY ENTER THE FINISHERS’ AREA ONCE.
Relay participants must exchange the tab that says “One Food Tent” on their bibs in order to gain access to the finisher’s area. Please time your visit to the food tent accordingly if you plan to have your team photo taken!
sustainability
There’s no better way to embrace the beauty of nature than by running or walking through it. As runners and walkers, we are fortunate to enjoy the natural beauty of the environment throughout our training and experience each of the four seasons in a unique way. Recognizing the important link between runners and walkers and the natural environment, the Williams Route 66 Marathon works to protect these natural assets to ensure that future generations may also experience the same feelings of exhilaration for many years to come. We hope you will join us in our mission of conservation and sustainability!
Thanks to the combined efforts of the board of directors, many community partners, and environmentally-minded race participants and spectators, the Williams Route 66 Marathon has been recognized by the Council for Responsible Sport for our sustainability efforts as a Certified Sustainable Event. This important designation shows the Marathon’s continued commitment to preserving Tulsa’s natural beauty and resources while putting on a world-class endurance event. We are committed to being a no-waste event; all of the waste generated during race weekend is recycled, donated, or composted!
The Williams Route 66 Marathon team challenges itself to look for new ways to reduce the environmental footprint of all race weekend activities. We encourage participants and fans to join us in this endeavor and help make this year our best, most environmentally friendly event ever! Sustainability is a group effort and each of us can play an important role in making the Williams Route 66 Marathon a more environmentally friendly event. Here’s how you can help:
• Donate your used running shoes at the Health, Fitness, and Sustainability Expo.
• Carpool or ride your bike to the start line on race day.
• Use your own water bottle on the course.
• Watch for recycling stations along the course and use them.
• Throw cups, used gel packs, and other waste in trash cans along the course — please don’t litter!
Race DayCancellation
& Alteration policy
We know how hard you’ve worked to get to the start line, and we hope you know how hard we’ve been working all year to make race weekend special for you! This weekend matters a great deal to us all, but sometimes, plans change based on safety concerns. It is the primary goal of the Williams Route 66 Marathon to provide and ensure a safe event for participants, volunteers, and community attendees alike. We will be diligent in not exposing our participants, volunteers, or the community at large to any undue risk in the production and/or execution of the event. Decisions regarding race cancellations and/or alterations will be based on the safety of the larger community as well as the safety of the participants. Moreover, if community resources are threatened, we will act to protect them from unnecessary stress. Please know that we understand exactly how important race day is to you, and we do not take any decisions regarding cancellation or alteration lightly.
When weather conditions or other hazardous conditions present a danger to the participants as a whole, the Williams Route 66 Marathon officials reserve the right to cancel the race. Less threatening conditions could cause the alteration of the race, including the alteration of the race course and/or length of the race to ensure participant, volunteer, and community safety. The conditions fall under an “Act of God” and will not result in the refunding
of any race entry fee or issuance of future race credits. The staging of an event of this magnitude places a significant financial burden on the Williams Route 66 Marathon organization prior to the event date, as the vast majority of costs are paid in advance. Thus, in the event of a forced race cancellation or alteration, it is probable that the financial impact on the race would not be any different than if the race were held without compromise.
The Williams Route 66 Marathon officials, along with City of Tulsa officials, will make decisions regarding the cancellation or alteration of the race in hazardous conditions. Prior to the race, the Williams Route 66 Marathon officials will inform the participants of the weather conditions and how the on-course flag system designation works. Williams Route 66 Marathon officials will describe any changes that may be considered as a result of weather or other unsafe conditions. In the case of a course evacuation, Williams Route 66 Marathon officials, Tulsa Police, and other City of Tulsa officials will communicate throughout the race course to direct participants to safe shelters to await transportation back to the start and/or finish area.
Race Day weather Policy
The Williams Route 66 Marathon has adopted the WBGT (Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature) index as its standard. High heat and humidity, as measured in accordance with the American College of Sports Medicine recommendations for participation in endurance events, could result in cancellation of the event. The WBGT measures the effects of heat and humidity, thereby making it more accurate than simply using the temperature alone as a gauge of conditions. WBGT is considered “the most practical heat stress index characterizing the effect of a heat stress environment on the individual.” While you might think that there’s not likely to be problem with heat during a midNovember race, the WBGT also measures when conditions are severe enough to cause hypothermia.
In order to alert participants to weather conditions on race day, the Williams Route 66 Marathon will use a flag system (refer to the table below). A banner with two flags reflecting the heat stress at the start time will be suspended over the street at the starting line. Gatorade stops along the course will also fly flags corresponding to the current heat stress level. Flags will be changed within 15 minutes of a change in heat stress level. The staff manning each Gatorade stop will be familiar with the meaning of each flag color.
While you personally may be used to extreme heat or cold conditions, not all participants are equally acclimated. We understand the disappointment and frustration of a race being cancelled or altered due to conditions that you personally may find acceptable. However, extreme conditions that are high risk already place a burden on community health care systems, including emergency medical transportation, as well as hospital emergency room capacity. Williams Route 66 Marathon officials will not knowingly place the community in any such position that will place a burden on the overall safety of the community.
The Williams Route 66 Marathon asserts that each participant assumes responsibility when entering an event with the potential risks that endurance events present. All participants should be discerning of their own fitness level in their decision to participate in the weekend events. Furthermore, the Williams Route 66 Marathon strongly advises all participants to cooperate with directives given by Williams Route 66 Marathon officials and to assist in ensuring the safety of their fellow participants, particularly when conditions are less than ideal. Let’s make sure all participants have a fun, happy, and SAFE race day!
Thank You
TO OUR GROUP ORGANIZATIONS
DUREN HOUSE
OKLAHOMA NATIONAL GUARD 138FW
CRAFT HOUSE
WILLIAMS
MICHELLE’S LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING
UNION BASEBALL & AINSLEY’S ANGELS
TULSA TOUGH AND TULSA WHEELMEN
BROKEN ARROW HONOR SOCIETY
AIRGAS
ENHABIT HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
BROKEN ARROW OPTIONS ACADEMY
SKIATOOK SCHOOLS
HOGAN ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
BTW HONOR SOCIETY
OU TULSA SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE
OU COLLEGE OF NURSING - TULSA
OU ALLIED HEALTH DPT AND OTD
PROGRAMS - TULSA
BA HIGH SCHOOL JROTC
BA OPTIONS ACADEMY
BIXBY HIGH SCHOOL INTERACT CLUB
BOOKER T WASHINGTON BUSINESS
PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA
THUNDERBIRD ACADEMY
Best places To Watch
Kathrine Switzer, the first woman ever to officially run the Boston Marathon, once said, “If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon.” Just in case that happens to apply to you (or even if it doesn’t), we strongly encourage you to come out and support the Williams Route 66 Marathon participants on race day! Nothing gives these athletes a bigger energy boost than being cheered and high-fived along the way, so come out and show them the hospitality that has made Tulsa famous. We’ve got plenty of easily accessible spots for you!
On the Marathon and Half Marathon Course
There are plenty of spots where you can watch our marathoners and half marathoners race!
• What better place to feel the excitement and electricity in the air than at the starting line? Hear the national anthem and watch the confetti fly as participants begin their journeys on the course. The start line is located in downtown Tulsa at 9th & 10th and Main Streets.
• Looking for a major party? Head to the corner of Woodward Blvd and Hazel Blvd for “Wild on Woodward,” a marathon-sized block party! There will be tons of snacks, music, and we’ve been told there could be a Jell-O shot or two!
• Another favorite cheering spot among locals and visitors alike is Tulsa’s Brookside area, located on Peoria Avenue between 33rd and 39th Streets. There are plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and more to supply you with whatever you need to get your pipes warmed up and ready to cheer!
On the Marathon Course (Miles 13 - 25.5)
Marathoners need love, too! Don’t forget about our marathon participants as they continue on their journeys after splitting from the half marathoners.
• Kill two birds with one stone by grabbing some delicious brunch and cheering on our marathoners when you hang out in Tulsa’s Cherry Street area on 15th Street between Peoria and Utica Avenues
• Visit our party location at 6th and Zunis where you’ll see our marathoners at mile 23 while you enjoy plenty of space
Best places To Watch
to spread out. This is the place to watch your athletes during the toughest part of the race!
• The University of Tulsa is another great cheering spot, especially at “The U” near 11th Street and Tucker Drive. There is excellent viewing as runners start to dig deep right past mile 21.
At the Finish Line
Everyone loves to watch as someone achieves their dreams, right? If that sounds great to you, position yourself at the marathon finish line. With the finish line located at Guthrie Green in the Tulsa Arts District, fans will enjoy lining the District’s streets from First Street, through the Center of the Universe Detour, along Archer Street near Boulder Avenue to Cameron Street to see racers approach the finish line.
In addition to the excitement of watching participants cross the line, there will be an epic finish line party at Guthrie Green complete with great music and plenty of other sights and sounds for all ages! Tulsa Arts District businesses will be open and ready to serve participants and spectators alike!
Check out the course maps for more possibilities on where you can spectate! Help us ROCK THE ROUTE on race day!
• You can also watch runners take the Center of the Universe Detour (1st Street and Boston Ave). This is a great place to watch runners as you can easily walk back to Guthrie Green to watch someone finish after they take the detour.
Thank You!
The Williams Route 66 Marathon Extends our sincerest gratitude to our sponsors, the organizations listed, who share our passion for promoting health, fitness, and sustainability.
The forecast calls for a lightningfast day of racing! Come celebrate Spring in Oklahoma as a worldclass, weather-inspired road race showcases the best of Norman, OK.
Join a one-of-a-kind race experience by taking the field in Gaylord Family– Oklahoma Memorial Stadium as native dancers perform an intertribal grand entry inside “Ground Zero.” The race day concludes in “Tornado Alley” at Fury Fest inside the Young Family Athletic Center for a post-race celebration that is anything but the calm after the storm!
MARCH 1, 2025
Course Map
Full & Half Marathon
Course Map
Saturday
The Tulsa Arts District
Sunday
The Tulsa Arts District
Sunday Races Start line corrals
Relay Exchange Zones
LEG 2 (7 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.)
EXCHANGE LEG 3 (7 A.M. – 11 A.M.)
EXCHANGE LEG 4 (8 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.)
GUTHRIE GREEN FINISH LINE
Parking Locations
Good Luck, Runners!
As you lace up your shoes and hit the historic Route 66, remember every step you take is a testament to your dedication and strength. At OU Health Physicians, we are cheering you on every step of the way!
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
After you cross the finish line, your journey to wellness continues. Our team of primary care and sports medicine experts can support you in maintaining your health and achieving your goals. Whether it’s recovery, injury prevention, or routine check-ups, we’ve got you covered.
#medalmonday Celebrate
Celebrate your accomplishment from the Williams Route 66 Marathon weekend with a personal touch! Join us on Monday, 11/25, at Dick’s House of Sport to engrave your race medal with your custom stats.
DISCOVER OUR EXCLUSIVE RECOVERY AREA WITH ACCESS TO:
• Run specialists to guide you on recovery, shoe selection, and more
• Normatech recovery boots
• Hyperice massage guns for muscle relief
STOP BY DICK’S HOUSE OF SPORT FOR TOP-NOTCH RECOVERY TIPS, GEAR, AND MORE!
