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Mother Road Marathon 2012

Route 66

Sunday, October 14, 2012 @ 8:00 AM

 

Date

Start: Sunday, October 14, 2012 @ 8:00 AM

Additional Date Information

7:30am start

Address

Route 66
3301 West 1st Street Joplin, MO

Registration Closing Date

Saturday, October 13, 2012 @ 8:00 PM PST

Overview

This is the only race in the country where participants can run through three states along historic Route 66. Don't miss this opportunity to get your personal best on a piece of this historic highway! Participants in each event receive a tech shirt and finishers in the full and half marathon will receive a goodie bag and finishers medal. Age group awards for ages 16-75+ offer plenty of chances for runners to place and take home a fantastic award.

Full Course Summary

This 26.2 mile marathon starts in Commerce, Oklahoma and winds its way through Quapaw, Oklahoma; Baxter Springs, Kansas; Riverton, Kansas; Galena, Kansas and ends in Joplin, Missouri. Along the way participants will enjoy historic points of interest, beautiful scenery and plenty of aid stations and support.

Half Course Summary

This 13.1 half marathon starts at the Field of Dreams in Baxter Springs, Kansas. Runners will pass historic Rainbow Bridge before making their way through Riverton, Kansas; Galena, Kansas and finally crossing the finish line in Joplin, Missouri. Throughout the course, participants will enjoy historic points of interest, quaint "Americana" towns and plenty of aid stations and support.

5K Course Summary

This "One-state-r Motivator" 5K is a great way for participants to be introduced to the sport of running/walking. Held in Joplin, Missouri the 5K kicks off at the Finish Line area and runs an out and back course on historic Route 66.

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