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Andy Payne Route 66 Race

Claremore, Oklahoma
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1 Miles

Organizer's Description

 

The race also honors Cherokee Nation citizen Andy Payne, who won the International Trans-Continental Footrace in 1928, running 3,423 miles along Route 66 from Los Angeles to New York City. The awards ceremony at the MOH will be a fun-filled event with free massages for runners from Reset Chiropractic, teas from 6:19 Nutrition, food trucks, selfie spots, popcorn, snacks and more! Visitors can take a photo with the Andy Payne statue next to the museum and learn more about Andy at the Andy Payne exhibit inside the museum.

 

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell and Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. will be our honorary guests.

Thank you for joining us at the inaugural Andy Payne Route 66 Race!

 

Location
Claremore High School, 201 E. Stuart Roosa, Claremore, OK 74017
The Fun Run takes place at the Andy Payne track at Claremore High School.
The 5K will begin west of the intersection of E. Stuart Roosa and Florence Avenue.

 

Parking
From Florence Avenue, parking is available at Claremore High School or Will Rogers Junior High School. E. Stuart Roosa will be closed to traffic for this race.

 

Schedule

  • 6:30 a.m.  Registration and packet pickup
  • 7:45 a.m.  Same-day registration ends
  • 8:00 a.m.  Fun Run 
  • 8:30 a.m.  5K
  • 9:30 a.m.  Award presentation at the Claremore Museum of History

 

Course
USATF sanctioned/certified 5K course with electronic timing by Tatur Racing.
Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each gender and age group category.

 

Shirt Information
Registration for a guaranteed T-shirt closes at midnight on March 27. Shirts are not guaranteed when registering after this date, and we will not exchange shirt sizes.

 

Virtual Race
Runners who sign up for the virtual race by midnight on March 27 are guaranteed a shirt.
T-shirts will be mailed after race day.

 

Packet Pick-up

Packet pickup begins on Friday, April 10, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Claremore Museum of History, located at 121 N. Weenonah Avenue, Claremore, OK 74017.

 

You will receive your bib, swag items and race t-shirt. We also have an extra t-shirt being given out by Andy Payne family member, Ryan Payne and MMS Payne Funeral home. To avoid lines on race day, pick up your packet and swag on Friday at the Claremore Museum of History.

 

You can also purchase a special Andy Payne Race tank top or hat that will benefit the race event for next year. Please look for these on display.

 

Race Day packet pickup will be available at the registration table from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m.

 

Race Events

Fun Run

Distance: 1 Miles
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

Half Marathon

Distance: 26.1 Miles
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

Fun Run No Shirt Age 5 and under

Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

Virtual Run

Distance: 5 Miles
Start Time: 8:30:00 AM

5k

Distance: 5K
Start Time: 8:30:00 AM

Race Information

Andy Payne Route 66 Race logo

Date

Saturday, April 11, 2026

End Date

April 11, 2026

Location

Claremore, Oklahoma

TBA

74017

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