Edmond Life and Leisure - June 20, 2024

On June 22 inaugural Route 66 Midpoint Corridor and Road Rally

The first ever Route 66 Midpoint Corridor Road Rally will be Saturday, June 22. The starting point will be at the Chicken Shack, 212 OK-66, in Arcadia. $25 per vehicle includes a Chicken Shack breakfast when you check in at 8am. Any vehicle (car, motorcycle, RV) will travel to 11 cities along the Midpoint Corridor and return to the Chicken Shack at 8 pm for a dance party, prizes, and giveaways.

The Midpoint Corridor consists of 11 cities between Edmond and Sapulpa, that have joined forces to create the greatest 100 miles of Route 66 through unification, stewardship, beautification, and preservation for the next 100 years. Cities include Edmond, Arcadia, Luther, Wellston, Chandler, Davenport, Stroud, Depew, Bristow, Kellyville and Sapulpa. By working together, the Midpoint Corridor has a vision of bringing events and attractions that will shine a light on this section of historic Route 66.

In anticipation of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 in 2026, the Road Rally will be one of the inaugural events to lead the way. “Our first initiative was 100 Miles of Christmas last year. It helped 11 cities along Midpoint Corridor welcome Route 66 travelers over the holiday. The Road Rally plans to expand on that desire to navigate historic Route 66 by adding the thrill of a road rally,” said Ed Gochenour, owner of The Chicken Shack and founder of Route 66 Midpoint Corridor.

All 11 cities will welcome Route 66 Midpoint Corridor Road Rally participants with selfie spots, route 66 items for sale and fun activities. “Main Street America is Route 66,” said Jennifer Thornton, Tourism Director of Visit Edmond. “Events like this Road Rally makes for an enjoyable day spent on this stretch of Route 66.”

For more information and to register for the Route 66 Midpoint Corridor Road Rally, visit www.midpointcorridor.com and follow Midpoint Corridor on Facebook.