Question 1

How long is the Route 66 Relay?

Accepted Answer

The course runs about 113 miles, point-to-point from Tulsa to Oklahoma City along historic Route 66 — race day is Saturday, December 12, 2026, in the centennial year of the Mother Road.

Question 2

How many people are on a relay team?

Accepted Answer

Teams of 10. Each runner covers roughly 11–12 miles, split across two or three legs.

Question 3

How far does each person run?

Accepted Answer

About 11–12 miles total per runner. Individual legs range from roughly 3–7 miles (final leg map publishing this fall).

Question 4

How long does it take to finish?

Accepted Answer

Most teams finish in 12–18 hours. Start at 4 AM Saturday, cross the line in Oklahoma City that afternoon or evening.

Question 5

Will I run in the dark?

Accepted Answer

The race starts at 4 AM, so early legs run in pre-dawn darkness with headlamps and reflective gear — and depending on your team's pace, the final legs may finish under the lights.

Question 6

How fast do I need to be?

Accepted Answer

There's no qualifying pace. If every runner can comfortably cover 10–12 miles in a day, your team can finish.