Sun, Nov 22 · 2026Tulsa, OKSince 2006

Williams Route 66 Marathon

The Williams Route 66 Marathon runs through downtown Tulsa and the surrounding city streets on a late-November morning that rewards patient racing. It is a mid-size event with a genuine community feel and a course that asks you to stay honest.

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WILLIAMS ROUTE 66 · US
Williams Route 66
SUN, NOV 22
2026
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Race Overview

EST. 2006

The Route 66 Marathon starts in downtown Tulsa, right in the middle of the Art Deco district, which gives the early miles a distinct look compared to most American city races. The streets are wide enough that the field spreads out quickly, and the pace feels manageable from the gun. The course is a loop, so you don't get shuttled anywhere. Just show up, warm up, and go. The rolling character of the course is the thing to watch. It never throws a hard punch, but the climbs stack up across the back half. Don't let the flat-looking early miles trick you into going out too fast.

This is a genuinely mid-size race, which means good crowd support in the city sections without the overwhelming chaos of a major. It is a Boston qualifier, and registration is open, so getting in is straightforward. Sign up early for guaranteed apparel sizing and because it does sell out. Late November in Tulsa can be cold at the gun and cool most of the way, which is good news if you're chasing a time. Layer up for the start and plan to shed something in the first few miles. It's a solid choice if you want a low-friction race-day experience with a real course underfoot.

Field size
~818
818 finishers
BQ rate
7%
Near national average
Time limit
6:30
Standard cutoff
Entry
Open
First-come registration
Course records
Men
2:26:47
Steven Baker
2023
Women
2:58:04
Bonnie Branson
2023

The Course

822 ft total gain
Total ascent
822 ft
Total descent
839 ft
Net elevation
17 ft
Highest point
793 ft
Lowest point
623 ft
Course shape
Loop
Start and finish in one place

The course is nearly net-neutral, with just 17 feet of net loss across a loop that rolls rather than spikes. Total gain sits just above 800 feet, spread across multiple moderate climbs rather than one big wall. No single segment dominates, but the cumulative rolling character means you cannot bank effort early and coast. Pacing evenly is the smart move. The highest and lowest points are separated by only 170 feet, so nothing here is extreme. The course is USATF-certified. Late-race miles on tired legs will feel the rolls more than fresh legs do early, so resist any temptation to go out fast on the flatter opening stretches.

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Race-Day Weather

10-year median
Low
37°F
High
58°F
30°MARATHON-IDEAL 4560°80°
What to expect

Late November in Tulsa means a cold start. You'll probably want a throwaway layer at the corral and a plan for what to do with it by mile three. The afternoon warms up, but you'll be done well before it matters. Wind can be a factor on exposed stretches, so check the forecast the day before. Overall it's a good window for racing fast, as long as you don't stand around too long before the gun.

Entry

OPEN

Open registration available through hakuapp. Race expected to sell out. Register early for guaranteed apparel sizing.

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