

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Centennial Route 66 5K
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate 100 Years of America’s Most Iconic Highway at the Centennial Route 66 5K

Step onto history and lace up for a truly one-of-a-kind race experience at the Centennial Route 66 5K, taking place June 6, 2026, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. This special event honors the 100th anniversary of Historic Route 66, blending running, nostalgia, and classic Americana into one unforgettable morning.

The race kicks off promptly at 8:00 AM from the Gate 2 Route 66 Experience exhibit, surrounded by vintage signage, roadside history, and the unmistakable spirit of the Mother Road. From there, runners head out on a scenic loop through the fairgrounds, soaking in the historic charm and energy of one of Illinois’ most iconic venues.

The Signature Moment
The highlight of the course is a full one-mile stretch on the legendary Illinois State Fair Grandstand Track—the same oval that has hosted generations of racing legends, concerts, and State Fair memories. It’s racing on a racetrack—literally. As a bonus, your official 1-mile split time will be captured, giving runners a fun benchmark inside the race.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, running for the joy of it, or simply celebrating a century of Route 66, every participant becomes part of this historic milestone.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/centennial-route-66-5k/200029512036014
- **Event Categories**: sports, concerts, workshops, music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 243

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Springfield/CentinnialRoute5K?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=springfield-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Illinois State Fairgrounds - Gate 2 - Route 66 Experience
- **lat**: 39.83197
- **long**: -89.64425
- **full address**: Illinois State Fairgrounds - Gate 2 - Route 66 Experience, Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience, 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: FastScore Productions & Race Timing (https://allevents.in/org/fastscore-productions-and-race-timing/24361905)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Illinois State Fairgrounds - Gate 2 - Route 66 Experience, Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience, 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** FastScore Productions & Race Timing
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, concerts, workshops, music, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Centennial Route 66 5K ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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