2026 Route 66 Race Across Kansas
Route 66 Race Across Kansas: a unique half-marathon tracing America's most iconic highway.
Race Date
Nov 28, 2026
Location
Galena, KS
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Location
- Galena, Kansas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 13.2 Miles
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 40
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Route 66 Race Across Kansas offers a distinctive journey along a legendary stretch of America's Main Street. This half-marathon, first run in 2025, traces the historic highway from the Kansas-Missouri stateline to the Kansas-Oklahoma border.
With a median field size of around 59 finishers, this event provides an intimate running experience. The course is a point-to-point road race, largely flat and designed for a straightforward run. Runners can expect a straightforward race day, with packet pickup available on the morning of the event.
Participants receive a t-shirt, and top finishers in each age division are awarded trophies. The race celebrates the spirit of Route 66, offering a unique opportunity to experience a piece of American history on foot.
Race-provided description
Run Historic Route 66 in Kansas all 13.2 miles from the Missouri/Kansas Stateline to the Kansas/Oklahoma Stateline. Runners will receive a t-shirt with registration. Top 3 runners in each age division will get trophy Packet Pickup at 511 Main Street, Galena, Kansas, the morning of the race. If you choose the virtual option, you will not be eligible for awards, but you will get the t-shirt in the mail to you. Day of race price registration is $40.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
511 S. Main, Galena, KS, 66739
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Rural
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
1 year running
~59 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
winner 1:29:23
typical high 51°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
34°
Afternoon (High)
51°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 40 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
40
Median time
2:03:47
Latest turnout
40
States
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the 2026 Route 66 Race Across Kansas?
The 2026 Route 66 Race Across Kansas is held on Saturday, November 28, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the 2026 Route 66 Race Across Kansas take place?
It takes place in Galena, Kansas.
What distances does the 2026 Route 66 Race Across Kansas offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 13.2 Miles.
Is the 2026 Route 66 Race Across Kansas course flat and good for a PR?
The 2026 Route 66 Race Across Kansas is a ultra-flat, point to point course.
How many people run the 2026 Route 66 Race Across Kansas?
HalfRuns has finish records for 40 runners who have completed the 2026 Route 66 Race Across Kansas.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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