Andy Payne Route 66 Race

The Andy Payne Route 66 Race, scheduled for April 12, 2025, in Claremore, Oklahoma, celebrates the centennial of Route 66. This event features a 5K race, a Fun Run, and a Virtual Run, benefiting the Claremore Museum of History. The race honors Andy Payne, a Cherokee Nation citizen who famously won the 1928 International Trans-Continental Footrace along Route 66.

Participants can enjoy a USATF certified course with electronic timing, and medals will be awarded to top finishers in various categories. The event aims to preserve the history and legacies of Claremore's prominent citizens. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.