2015 Williams Route 66 Marathon Participants Guide

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10TH ANNIVERSARY

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SATURDAY RACES

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

EXPO AND PACKET PICKUP SUNDAY RACES RELAY INFORMATION

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RACE-DAY CANCELLATION,

RACE ALTERATION

AND WEATHER POLICY

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SUSTAINABILITY BEST PLACES TO WATCH

PARKING MAP

HOTEL SHUTTLE SERVICE

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR DIRECTORS Boyd Burns, Co-Medical Director Tonja Carrigg, Co-Gatorade Stop Director Lamont Cavanagh, Co-Medical Director Tim Dreiling, Race Director Amy England, Charity Challenge Director Timothy Fisher, Volunteer Director John Foster, Car Show Director Jeffrey Frable, Treasurer Morgan Gallant, Hospitality Director Destiny Green, VIP Services Director Kim Hann, Assistant Executive Director Chris Lieberman, Executive Director Ally Lightle, Co-Public Relations Director Kristen McCormick, Sustainability Director

Jennifer Miller, Guthrie Green Director Nicole Morgan, Co-Public Relations Director Lisa Parker, Co-Expo Director Christopher Reavis, Food Tent Director Dante Schmitz, Entertainment Director Okcate Smith, Registration and Packet Pickup Director Edward Snow, Operations Director Johnny Spriggs, Participant Services Director Tommy Stroud, Communications Director Doug Turner, Co-Expo Director Jolene Udrisky, Co-Gatorade Stop Director Jeff Vause, Corporate Challenge Director Kyle Wilkes, Kids Programs Director

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Lifelong Tulsan Chris Lieberman knows a great idea when he sees one and isn’t afraid to take the steps to make it happen on his terms. After running marathons in Dallas and Oklahoma City in the early 2000s, Chris observed the incredible impact the events were having on their cities. Not only were the races bringing a huge economic boost to the host cities, they were also contributing to local charities and promoting health and fitness to improve the quality of life of local residents. “I wanted that for my city,” Lieberman said. “At the time, we had the small Oklahoma Marathon, which did two loops on the Riverside Trail. As a born and bred Tulsan, I thought, we can do better than this and promote our city in a totally new way.” The inspiration to put Tulsa on the figurative marathon map was born. Chris gathered some of his running friends — Jack Wing, former race director of the Tulsa Run, Tim and Lori Dreiling, owners

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of Fleet Feet Tulsa, and Trani Matthews, owner of Tulsa Runner — and formed a non-profit organization in 2004 that began planning about a year and a half before the first race. “This is going to be big,” Lieberman thought. He had no idea just how big the event would become.

The inaugural Route 66 Marathon was held in 2006; the race takes its name from the famous and storied American highway that runs directly through Tulsa. Cyrus Avery, the “Father of Route 66,” believed that the road could become more than simply a means of transportation; the road itself could be the destination! In the same way, the Williams Route 66 Marathon strives to be more than just a race or box to check off your bucket list; it seeks to promote Tulsa’s unique qualities and encourage runners from outside the Oklahoma area so they can discover all the city has to offer. Lieberman and Assistant Executive Director Kim Hann have certainly been successful in spreading the race’s influence far outside the city and state boundaries, and the race has grown at

an incredible pace. Three thousand runners and walkers participated in the inaugural event, while 15,800 participants from every state and 10 countries will line up at the starting line at the race’s tenth anniversary event. In fact, nearly 40% of the event’s participants each year come from outside the state, a huge testament to the race’s draw within the running community and Lieberman’s success in marketing the race as a destination.

Four-time participant Danielle Cemprola, from South Carolina, remarked, “The first time I ran Route 66, I was in pursuit of my goal of running a marathon in all 50 states. I didn’t think Tulsa would be very exciting, but a lot of my friends were going, so I thought it might be fun. Boy, was I wrong! The city is beautiful and the course offers a wonderful tour of all of the different neighborhoods and sites.

The community is so warm and inviting and they do a great job of cheering on the participants. Of course, the medals and race amenities are top-notch! I never thought this race would be one I would do again, but now it is the only must-do race on my calendar each year. No matter what, I know I’m coming back to run the Route 66 Marathon each November — it’s truly that much fun!”

In fact, fun is the secret ingredient that makes the Williams Route 66 Marathon such a recipe for success each year. The race committee is constantly looking for new entertainment, amenities, course changes, aid stations, and other opportunities to make the race unique and exciting. In fact, the Williams Route 66 Marathon course was broken in early by two famous runners who ran the course ahead of time, providing a great opportunity for a dress rehearsal: Dean Karnazes, author of Ultramarathon Man, ran the course in his quest to run 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days, as did Sam Thompson, a member of the Marathon Maniacs who ran 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days to raise money for Hurricane Katrina victims. An incredible fireworks display the night before the inaugural marathon was thanks to the Oklahoma Centennial Celebration and provided a fitting start to a race that would become vitally important to Tulsa’s economy, community, and spirit.

Since the inaugural event, the Williams Route 66 Marathon has seized on many unique opportunities to bring new flavor and excitement to the race, including witnessing two Guinness Book of World Records attempts! The 2009 Stroller Derby pitted two elite marathoners, Michael Wardian and Zac Freudenburg, against each other to see who could run

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the fastest marathon while pushing their child in a stroller. After getting medical releases from the children’s pediatricians and getting the strollers checked out by Lee’s Bicycles, Wardian and Freudenburg were off! Freudenburg ended up winning the marathon overall in a time of 2:32:10, setting a Guinness World Record in the process! Oklahoma Native Camille Herron brought some extra excitement to the course when she set the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run by a woman in costume while dressed up in a full Spider-Woman outfit in a time of 2:48:51 in 2012. And although there is no official Guinness World Record for unofficial beer stops along a marathon course, if there was, the Route 66 Marathon would be a top contender. One thing is for sure — you never know who will show up to race in Tulsa or what kind of crazy antics you’ll see out on the course!

And speaking of crazy antics, you might notice that the course seems overrun with yellow, red, black, and red, white, and blue. The Williams Route 66 Marathon is proud to welcome members of the Marathon Maniacs, Half Fanatics, and 50 States Marathon Club to Tulsa, and the event really rolls out the red carpet for these groups! These frequent marathoners and half-marathoners travel from all over the country and the world to participate in this world-class marathon, which has become a “bucket list” race for many members of the clubs, and with a long list of perks, it is easy to see why.

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Participants in the clubs receive access to exclusive VIP tents at both the start and finish lines, where club members have access to private gear check, food, drinks, and porta-johns. According to Assistant Executive Director Kim Hann, more members of the clubs are coming every year. “We have over 2,000 members of these three clubs already registered for 2015,” Hann says. “We go above and beyond to make this experience special for them because we appreciate how far many members are traveling to run our race, and we love their support! The Maniacs, Fanatics, and 50 Staters are part of what make this race so special.”

Club members who register for the event

by September 1st are also able to choose whether they would like to receive a special finisher’s medal featuring the colors of their club and may also receive a custom bib printed with their club’s colors.

With all of the unique perks available to members of the Marathon Maniacs, Half Fanatics, and 50 States Marathon Club, don’t be surprised when Tulsa’s streets are awash with the club colors!

No matter which year you participate in the Williams Route 66 Marathon, one thing is guaranteed: all finishers will receive a top-of-the-line medal. The Williams Route 66 Marathon finisher medals are critically acclaimed have been named among the Top 5 medals in the country by Marathon and Beyond

during multiple years, including taking home the top prize in 2011 for that year’s “Flying Goddess” finisher medal.

The “Flying Goddess has been reborn for the 10th anniversary after past participants voted on their favorite medal from previous years. The 2015 version of the beloved medal will be bigger and feature a special spinner in the center in honor of the race’s 10th anniversary.

Race participants actually have the opportunity to earn six pieces of that award-winning bling; a special volunteer medal is awarded to all volunteers to thank them for their service, and runners can participate in the Fun Run and 5K on Saturday to earn a medal for each of those events. On Sunday, participants can sign up for both the marathon relay and the marathon and start the marathon relay as the first runner for their team, then pass the baton and go on to finish the marathon, earning a medal for both the marathon relay and the marathon!

Participants who are looking for that final piece of shiny metal will find it when they take the Center of the Universe detour, which adds an extra 0.3 miles to the marathon course and awards participants with a

commemorative coin for completing the “World’s Shortest Ultra Marathon.”

Regardless of how many events you choose to complete, you won’t be walking away empty-handed!

The Williams Route 66 Marathon is an event unlike any other. The races transform Tulsa in November, turning this underrated charmer of a city into a bonafide tourist destination. Whether they come the first time for the medals, the perks, the course, or the comradery, participants keep coming back year after year. Here’s to 10 more years of Oklahoma’s biggest party!

We can’t wait to see what they come up with next.

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WILLIAMS ROUTE 66 MARATHON LEGACY RUNNERS When the Williams Route 66 Marathon was just slightly more than a twinkle in the eye of Executive Director Chris Lieberman, he opened up registration with a promise: the first 250 registrants would be assigned their number for life.

Ten years later, Elite 250 members Brian Gebheart and Patty Powell have run every marathon since that inaugural event, and they plan to keep at it, lifetime numbers and all. Ten other marathon legacy runners have also completed the race each year and all vow to continue their streaks for as long as possible. Stephen Abernathy, who has also run all of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathons, says “My favorite part is seeing different parts of the Tulsa metro each race. The crowd support and entertainment is amazing as well. I would be remiss if I didn’t say I enjoy the Center of the Universe Detour, which I have taken every year since its inception and the beer stops all along the course!” Patty Powell celebrated her 50th marathon at the 2013 race and plans to make the 10th anniversary of the Williams Route 66 Marathon her 100th marathon. A local run leader, Patty Powell, loves the comradery along the course and says, “The race has grown and improved so much over the last 10 years. The medals and shirts get better every year, the finishers’ food and area is fantastic, and the expo is one of the

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best! I plan to continue running every year that I am able.” Williams Route 66 Marathon pace group leader Kathryn White has also run the marathon every year while helping train other participants through Fleet Feet Tulsa’s training programs. A special part of the event for her is seeing her friends and trainees along the course, but she also appreciates the changes in the race over time. “Every year, the organizers have listened to participants to make improvements to the race. The course adjustment has lessened the time on Riverside Drive and has also added some of the more scenic locations in Tulsa; Philbrook, University of Tulsa, and Guthrie Green. While impressive from the start, the medals have become more ornate with specific ribbons for special groups who attend (Marathon/Half Marathon Maniacs and 50 States Club).

Plus, there is enough beer for everyone!”

It looks like these legacy runners show no signs of stopping, and we can’t say we blame them.

LEGACY RUNNERS Stephen Abernathy Brent Brown Ralph Cunningham Dave Darcey Brian Gebhart Keith Landers Frank Muller III

Marlon Onco Patty Powell Marv Reith Kathryn White Mark Wood

WILLIAMS ROUTE 66 MARATHON

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY

SUNDAY

HEALTH, FITNESS AND SUSTAINABILITY EXPO

MARATHON — FEATURING THE

11. 20. 2015

11 a.m. — 8 p.m.

Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103

SATURDAY 11. 21. 2015

5K RUN AND WALK 8 a.m.

Guthrie Green in The Brady Arts District 111 E. M.B. Brady Street, Tulsa, OK 74103

1-MILE FUN RUN 9 a.m.

Guthrie Green in The Brady Arts District

MASCOT DASH 9:30 a.m.

Guthrie Green in The Brady Arts District

HEALTH, FITNESS AND SUSTAINABILITY EXPO 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.

Cox Business Center

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11. 22. 2015

CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE DETOUR!

HALF-MARATHON MARATHON RELAY All Sunday races start at 8 a.m. at Seventh and Main Streets in downtown Tulsa and finish at Guthrie Green in The Brady Arts District.

EXPO AND PACKET PICKUP WHEN AND WHERE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2O, 2015 11 A.M. — 8 P.M. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2015 10 A.M. — 6 P.M.

PACKET PICKUP All participants and volunteers must pick up their packets at the 2015 Williams Route 66 Marathon Health, Fitness and Sustainability Expo.

Race-day registration and race-day packet pickup are not available. Packets cannot be mailed to participants. No exceptions.

EXHIBITORS

COX BUSINESS CENTER 100 CIVIC CENTER TULSA, OK 74103

and shoes, as well as sports and fitnessrelated items. The two-day Expo is held at the Cox Business Center and is free and open to the public.

PARKING The Cox Business Center parkade is located north of the Cox Business Center on 3rd Street between Houston and Denver Avenues. Parking is $5 — $8 per day.

The Williams Route 66 Marathon Health, Fitness and Sustainability Expo hosts more than 60 exhibitors featuring running gear

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CHECK OUT OUR VENDORS AT THE EXPO! VENDOR

BOOTH #

50 States Marathon Club.................. 105 AdvoCare Independent Distributor........................................... 60 Arbonne International.......................... 66 Balega................................................. 17 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma..................... 49 Bondi Band....................................... 112 Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma............................. 3 Compressport USA............................ 122 Divas Half Marathon & 5K Series.......... 8 doTERRA.............................................. 61 Fit Chic Headbands & Accessories...... 57 Fitletic............................................... 108 Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa........................ 31 Folds of Honor Foundation..................... 4 Four Stitchin Sisters............................ 59 Free The Night..................................... 64 Garmin................................................ 14 Gathering Place for Tulsa Park Pod.... 153 Girls on the Run — YWCA Tulsa.............. 2 Glitter Skirts........................................ 56 Gypsy Runner...................................... 77 HB Tune — Hand-held phone cases.... 127 Hogeye Marathon & Relays, Inc........... 68 Hospital Hill Run.................................. 71 Joplin Memorial Marathon................... 69 Junk Brands........................................... 7 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Oklahoma Chapter.............. 5 Kansas City Sports Commission Foundation...................... 11 Keypath Education................................. 6 Lane Four Swim Shop........................ 135 Little Rock Marathon........................... 55 Marathon Charms & Gifts.................... 75 Marathon Maniacs............................. 101

VENDOR

BOOTH #

Michelob Ultra................................... 138 Mile Junkie LLC................................... 63 Mississippi River Marathon................ 106 Nathan Running................................... 15 National Blood Clot Alliance................ 20 National Running Center.................... 125 Naute Sport Eyewear......................... 132 Nite Beams........................................ 136 Oculus Eyewear..................................... 9 Oklahoma City National Memorial Marathon........................... 117 Oklahoma Sports & Fitness Magazine................................. 58 OU Physicians...................................... 21 Pace Groups........................................ 10 Pepsi/Gatorade................................. 115 Prairie Fire Race Series....................... 67 Real Time Pain Relief........................ 104 RooSport............................................. 62 RunningLuv........................................ 107 Saint Francis Health Zone.................... 93 Seatbrella............................................ 70 Stroke of Genius.................................. 54 Tensegrity Chiropractic......................... 78 T-Momo............................................... 53 The Cowtown..................................... 137 The Stick........................................... 103 Trigger Point........................................ 18 Tulsa Area United Way......................... 12 Tulsa Runner........................................ 81 Tulsa Running Club POSTOAK Challenge............................ 74 Tulsa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals........ 152 Welk Resort Group Inc......................... 22 Young Living Essential Oils................... 65 Zoellner Chiropractic........................... 72 Zova.................................................... 24

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SATURDAY RACES 5K / 1-MILE FUN RUN / MASCOT DASH START TIMES ★ 11.21.2015 5K RUN AND WALK STARTS AT 8 A.M.

1-MILE FUN RUN AND WALK STARTS AT 9 A.M.

MASCOT DASH STARTS AT 9:30 A.M.

RACE INFORMATION

PARKING

The 2015 Williams Route 66 Marathon covers two days of races. The 5K run and walk, one-mile Fun Run and walk, and the Mascot Dash are held on Saturday. The 5K run and walk is USATF certified and will be electronically timed. The Fun Run and walk is not certified or timed.

Ample parking is available on the streets and in paid parking lots in downtown Tulsa.

Please see the parking map located on page 41 for more information.

START AND FINISH LINE INFORMATION The 5K and Fun Run start and finish lines are both on Cameron Street, north of Guthrie Green. Participants must enter the start corral from the intersection of Detroit and Cameron.

Please plan to arrive early to familiarize yourself with the start and finish areas.

Race-day registration and packet pickup are not available. Packets cannot be mailed to participants.

RESTROOMS Portable restrooms are located throughout The Brady Arts District and at various points along the course. Please see The Brady Arts District Map for Saturday on page 21 for exact locations. You should expect lines. Be patient and allow plenty of time to use these facilities prior to the race.

RACE-DAY INFORMATION TENT Please see The Brady Arts District Map for Saturday on page 21 for the exact location.

If you lose your timing tag or forget your race number, please visit the information tent for assistance.

GEAR CHECK Gear check is not available for the Saturday races.

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TIMING CHIP

RACE COURSE

Your timing device is attached to your race number. Please note the following: Do not remove the tag from the bib. Wear the bib number visibly on your chest/torso. Do not fold or crumple the bib. The bib and tag is yours to keep. No need to return it. Be sure to cross all timing mats during the race.

No bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, baby joggers or animals will be allowed on the race course at any time. Assistance received from any source other than a race official may result in disqualification. In some areas, only the side of the road participants are on will be closed to vehicular traffic. As such, it is imperative that you stay within the cones marking the course. Any deviations from the marked course can result in a disqualification and serious injury. Race officials will be stationed along the course to ensure that each finisher has completed a full race distance.

YOUR REGISTRATION INFORMATION Please review the information we have listed and printed on your race number for your registration. If any of the information is incorrect, you must report it immediately to registration officials at the Expo.

YOUR RACE NUMBER Your race number must be worn on the front of your shirt or shorts so race officials, course photographers and finish line personnel can clearly see it. Do not cut or fold your number in any way. Officials must be able to see your whole number to know that you are an officially registered participant. Race numbers are nontransferable and may only be worn by the participant to whom they are assigned.

GATORADE STATIONS The Williams Route 66 Marathon is proud to serve Gatorade and water at all Gatorade stations on the course.

One Gatorade stop is provided for the 5K participants located after the 3-kilometer mark on Sixth Street between Boston Avenue and Main Street. The one-mile Fun Run does not have a Gatorade or water stop.

ANY PARTICIPANT FOUND TO HAVE RUN/ WALKED LESS THAN THE FULL COURSE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. DO NOT CROSS THE FINISH LINE IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE ENTIRE COURSE.

DROPPING OUT If you are unable to finish the race, please notify someone at the nearest aid station.

MEDICAL AID Medical aid will be provided on the course and at the finish line. Medical aid stations will be clearly marked along the course.

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SATURDAY RACES, CONTINUED There will also be medical personnel in golf carts along the course.

Your personal safety is very important. All participants are required to complete the emergency information on the back of their race number and list any allergies for medical personnel.

FINISHERS’ FOOD AND BEVERAGE AREA Participants will pass into the finishers’ food area after completing their race. Fruit and snacks will be provided as well as Gatorade, water, Muscle Milk, Pepsi and other Pepsi products. Participants will not be allowed to re-enter the food area once they leave.

RESULTS All results are unofficial until certified by race officials. Participants can check their unofficial results at the Results Tent, presented by WPX Energy. (See The Brady Arts District Map for Saturday on page 21 for the exact location.) Unofficial results will also be posted online at route66marathon.com as the race progresses. Race officials will post final results at route66marathon.com after certification.

AWARDS Awards will be mailed to participants in all timed and certified races (Marathon, Half-Marathon, Marathon Relay and 5K).

Per USATF Rule 245.1, Open Men’s and Women’s and Master Men’s and Women’s top three awards will be based on gun time (the order in which the athletes cross the finish line). Age-group awards will be based

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on timing system time (the actual time elapsed between an athlete reaching the start line and finish line).

All awards will be shipped to participants after the race. Please make sure that the address on your registration confirmation is correct. Awards will be shipped to the address you provided when you registered for the Williams Route 66 Marathon. Lost or stolen awards will not be replaced.

BASED ON GUN TIME Top three in each of these divisions: Open Male, Open Female, Masters Male, Masters Female, Open Wheelchair Male, Open Wheelchair Female.

BASED ON ELECTRONIC NET TIME Age-group awards (male and female): Under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

BASED ON ELECTRONIC NET TIME AND AGE GRADED Clydesdale awards: 170-184, 185-199, 200-214, 215-229, 230+ Athena awards: 145+ Weight-class awards will be based on agegraded times following USATF guidelines.

Participants are eligible for one award.

Award winners in the Open and Masters divisions will be excluded from the agegroup and weight-class awards.

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SUNDAY RACES MARATHON / HALF-MARATHON / MARATHON RELAY START TIMES 11.22.2015 ALL RACES START AT 8 A.M.

RACE INFORMATION The 2015 Williams Route 66 Marathon covers two days of races. The Marathon, Half-Marathon and Marathon Relay are held on Sunday. All Sunday races are USATF certified and will be electronically timed. ◆◆

Participants proceeding at a pace slower than 15 minutes per mile may be asked by the Tulsa Police Department to move to the sidewalk at various points on the course to allow the streets to open to traffic.

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The electronic timing system will remain open for 7.5 hours (until 3:30 p.m.).

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We do not guarantee that the Gatorade stations or medical aid stations will be open longer than the 15-minute per mile pace.

START-LINE INFORMATION The Marathon, Half-Marathon and Marathon Relay start line is located on Main Street at Seventh Street in downtown Tulsa. The races will start heading toward the south on Main Street. Please plan to arrive early to

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familiarize yourself with the start area. Please see the Start Line Map on page 27 for the location of your start corral and portable restrooms.

PARKING Ample parking is available on the streets and in paid parking lots in downtown Tulsa.

Please see the parking map located on page 41 for more information.

RESTROOMS Portable restrooms are located throughout start area, The Brady Arts District and at various points along the course. Please expect lines and allow plenty of time to use these facilities prior to the race. Please see the Start Line Map on page 27 and The Brady Arts District Map for Sunday on page 29 for exact locations.

RACE-DAY INFORMATION TENT Please see the Start Line Map on page 27 and The Brady Arts District Map for Sunday on page 29 for exact locations. If you lose your timing tag or forget your race number, please visit the start line information tent for assistance.

GEAR CHECK Gear check is only available for the Sunday races. For Sunday, gear check-in is located on Boston Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets. You can pick up your gear after the race as you leave the secured finish area on M.B. Brady Street just east of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Please see The Brady Arts District Map for Sunday on page 29 for exact location.

YOU MUST USE ONE OF THE CLEAR PLASTIC BAGS WE WILL PROVIDE ALONG WITH THE GEAR CHECK TAG FROM YOUR RACE NUMBER IN ORDER TO CHECK YOUR GEAR. OTHER BAGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. TULSA ROUTE 66 MARATHON, INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST ITEMS.

TIME LIMIT The Marathon course is open for 6.5 hours beginning at 8 a.m. The course closes at 2:30 p.m. If participants choose to continue after 2:30 p.m., they do so at their own risk.

Participants proceeding at a pace slower than 15 minutes per mile may be asked by the Tulsa Police Department to move to the sidewalk at various points on the course to allow the streets to open to traffic. No finish times will be recorded after 3:30 p.m. (7.5 hours).

Finisher medals will only be awarded to those who finish within 7.5 hours. Finish line medical aid closes at 3:30 p.m. in the medical tent at the finish line. If problems are experienced after this time, please call 9-1-1 or proceed to the nearest emergency room.

IMPORTANT — PLEASE ARRANGE A MEETING PLACE WITH LOVED ONES BEFORE THE RACE STARTS. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM TO REUNITE PARTICIPANTS WITH THEIR FAMILIES.

EVERY PARTICIPANT THAT REGISTERED AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2015 WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE PLACED IN CORRAL D. PARTICIPANTS WHO WISH TO CHANGE THEIR START CORRAL MAY DO SO AT THE SOLUTIONS DESK AT PACKET PICKUP.

Each corral will be designated by a letter (A, B, C or D), which will correspond to a letter on each athlete’s bib. The entries for the corrals are on the east and west side of Main Street in downtown Tulsa, along Boulder and Boston Avenues. Participants are highly encouraged to review the Start Line Map on page 27 and arrive early to make sure they have time to find their corral.

Athletes will only be permitted into the corral that corresponds with the letter on their bib.

Once in their assigned corral, athletes should line up by pace according to the signs posted in the corral.

Athletes that wish to participate with other athletes that are friends and/or training partners may do so. However, if they are assigned to different corrals, they must both start in Corral D. There will be no exceptions to this provision.

START CORRALS The corral system is used at the start of the Williams Route 66 Marathon, Half-Marathon and Relay to provide the best possible experience for all participants. Participants will be assigned to one of four start corrals based projected pace. All race registrants are required to submit past and projected pace information, which will be assessed and verified for proper corral assignments.

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SUNDAY RACES, CONTINUED Hand cycle and wheelchair athletes will have their own separate corral at the start line that will be placed in front of the elite athletes, as the hand cycle and wheelchair races start prior to the runners/walkers.

Hand cycle and wheelchair participants will start at 8 a.m. Participants in Corral A will start at 8:02 a.m. Participants in other corrals will start five minutes after the corral ahead of them clears the start line.

TIMING CHIP NOTE: Your timing device is attached to your race number. Do not remove the tag from the bib. Wear the race number visibly on your chest/torso. Do not fold or crumple the bib. The bib and tag are yours to keep.

No need to return them. Be sure to cross all timing mats during the race.

YOUR REGISTRATION INFORMATION Please review the information we have listed and printed on your race number for your registration. If any of the information is incorrect, you must report it immediately to Solutions Desk at the Expo.

YOUR RACE NUMBER Your race number must be worn on the front of your shirt or shorts so race officials, course photographers and finish line personnel can clearly see it. Do not cut or fold your number in any way. Officials must be able to see your whole number to know that you are an officially registered participant. Race numbers are nontransferable and may only be worn by the participant to whom they are assigned.

MARATHON PACE GROUPS FLEET FEET SPORTS TULSA IS PLEASED TO ONCE AGAIN PROVIDE PACE TEAMS FOR BOTH THE MARATHON AND HALF-MARATHON. PACE TEAM LEADERS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR MARATHON GOAL TIMES FROM 3:30 TO 6:30 AND HALFMARATHON GOAL TIMES FROM 1:45 TO 2:45.

VISIT OUR BOOTH AT THE EXPO FOR EXACT GOAL PACE TIMES OFFERED. Visit route66marathon.com for more information on our pace team leaders and available pace times, or visit the Fleet Feet Pace Team in Booth #10 at the Expo.

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SUNDAY RACES, CONTINUED GATORADE STATIONS

DROPPING OUT

The Williams Route 66 Marathon is proud to serve Gatorade and water at all Gatorade stations on the Williams Route 66 Marathon course. Gatorade stations are located approximately every two miles for the first 20 miles of the Marathon and every mile for miles 21 through 25. Please see the course maps in this guide for the Gatorade station locations.

If you are unable to finish the race, please notify someone at the nearest relay shuttle exchange location. You can ride a relay shuttle bus back to the finish line if you drop out of the race. Refer to the map for relay exchange locations on page 40.

ON-COURSE FOOD Fresh oranges and bananas will be available to Marathon participants at the Gatorade station near mile 18. GU will be available just before the Gatorade station near mile 22. Pretzels will be available just before the Gatorade station near mile 24.

RACE COURSE No bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, baby joggers or animals will be allowed on the race course at any time. Assistance received from any other source than a race official may result in disqualification. In some areas, only the side of the road participants are on will be closed to vehicular traffic. As such, it is imperative that you stay within the cones marking the course. Any deviations from the marked course can result in a disqualification and serious injury. Race officials will be stationed along the course to ensure that each finisher has completed a full race distance.

ANY PARTICIPANT FOUND TO HAVE RUN/ WALKED LESS THAN THE FULL COURSE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. DO NOT CROSS THE FINISH LINE IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE ENTIRE COURSE.

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FINISH LINE Once you cross the finish line, you will enter a secure zone — a fenced-off area for race participants and officials only.

Marathon, Half-Marathon and Marathon Relay participants will receive their finisher’s medal in this area. Water and Gatorade are available in the finish area.

Please make sure you have received the correct finisher’s medal before leaving the secure area. Participants in the Marathon will receive a finisher’s medal. A special My First Marathon medal is available for those completing their first marathon. Participants in the Half-Marathon and Relay will also receive a finisher’s medal.

MEMBERS OF THE MARATHON MANIACS, HALF FANATICS AND 50 STATES MARATHON CLUB WILL RECEIVE THEIR FINISHER’S MEDAL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE MANIAC CORNER VIP AREA.

MEDICAL AID Medical aid will be provided on the course and at the finish line. Medical aid stations will be clearly marked along the course.

There will also be medical personnel in golf carts along the course. The medical tent at Guthrie Green will be located to your right as you cross the finish line.

Your personal safety is very important. All participants are required to complete the

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SUNDAY RACES, CONTINUED emergency information on the back of their race number and list any allergies for medical personnel.

FINISHERS’ FOOD AND BEVERAGE AREA Participants will pass through the finishers’ food area in the finish chute after completing their race. Spaghetti Warehouse will serve spaghetti with a choice of sauces at the finish line. Fruit and snacks will also be provided as well as Gatorade, water, Muscle Milk, Pepsi and other Pepsi products.

RESULTS All results are unofficial until certified by race officials. Participants can check their unofficial results at the Results Tent, presented by WPX Energy. Please see The Brady Arts District Map on page 29 for exact location. Unofficial results will also be posted online at route66marathon.com as the race progresses. Race officials will post final results at route66marathon.com after certification.

AWARDS Awards will be mailed to participants in all timed and certified races (Marathon, Half-Marathon, Marathon Relay and 5K).

Per USATF Rule 245.1, Open Men’s and Women’s and Master Men’s and Women’s top three awards will be based on gun time (the order in which the athletes cross the finish line). Age-group awards will be based on timing system time (the actual time elapsed between an athlete reaching the starting line and finish line).

All awards will be shipped to the participants after the race. Please make

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sure that the address on your registration confirmation is correct. Awards will be shipped to the address you provided when you registered for the Williams Route 66 Marathon. Lost or stolen awards will not be replaced.

BASED ON GUN TIME Top three in each of these divisions: Open Male, Open Female, Masters Male, Masters Female, Open Wheelchair Male, Open Wheelchair Female

BASED ON ELECTRONIC NET TIME Age-group awards (Male and Female): Under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

BASED ON ELECTRONIC NET TIME AND AGE GRADED Clydesdale awards: 170-184, 185-199, 200-214, 215-229, 230+ Athena awards: 145+ Weight-class awards will be based on agegraded times following USATF guidelines.

MARATHON RELAY Open Male, Open Female, Open Mixed (at least two females).

Masters Male, Masters Female, Masters Mixed (at least two females).

Relay awards based on electronic net time.

Participants are eligible for one award.

Award winners in the Open and Masters divisions will be excluded from the agegroup and weight-class awards.

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MARATHON RELAY INFORMATION The Williams Route 66 Marathon Relay is a five-leg relay event. The Marathon Relay will follow the same course as the Marathon. One runner can run more than one consecutive leg of the relay. However, each relay team must have between three and five participants.

Mixed teams must have at least two female participants. All members of a team must be 40 or older for the Masters division.

RELAY EXCHANGE ZONES The Relay exchange zones will be clearly delineated with cones and fencing. As runners approach the relay exchange zones, relay runners will be directed to the right side of the course and Marathon and Half-Marathon runners will be directed to keep left.

RELAY TEAM MEMBERS MUST KEEP THE EXCHANGE ZONES AND THE MARATHON COURSE CLEAR. IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO CROSS THE COURSE TO GET TO EXCHANGE ZONES 1 AND 3. RELAY PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING ACROSS THE STREET SAFELY AND FOR CROSSING THE COURSE WITHOUT INTERFERING WITH ANY

MARATHON RELAY EXCHANGE ZONES – WHILE YOU’RE THERE Be aware of the conditions and dress appropriately for the wait. There will not be much in the way of shelter at the exchange zones. Water and portable restrooms will be available near each exchange zone. It would be a good idea to have a clothing bag for each exchange zone, so that the runner just finishing will have some warm, dry clothes when he/she is done running. The runner starting out on the new leg can leave his/her clothes in the bag for the teammate to take back to the start. However you work out the logistics, you are responsible for your own gear! Don’t leave it on the bus and don’t expect the volunteers to be able to take care of it for you.

LEG #

DISTANCE*

START

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5.15 miles

Seventh & Main Street

Woodward Park

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5.6 miles

Woodward Park

21st & Riverside Drive

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5 miles

21st & Riverside Drive

19th & St. Louis Avenue

4

5 miles

19th & St. Louis Avenue

Sixth & Gary Avenue

5

5.45 miles

Sixth & Gary Avenue

Guthrie Green

*All distances are approximate.

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OTHER PARTICIPANTS. COURSE MARSHALS WILL BE THERE TO HELP GUIDE YOU ACROSS THE COURSE. PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF THE TRAFFIC AND CONSIDERATE OF OTHER RUNNERS.

FINISH

MARATHON RELAY NUMBERS & TIMING TAG Your timing device is attached to your team’s relay race bib which is attached to an elastic belt. You should wear the belt while running your leg of the relay and give it to your team member to wear when you reach the relay exchange point.

Please note the following: Do not remove the tag from the bib. Wear the bib number visibly on your chest/torso. Do not fold or crumple the bib. Be sure to cross all timing mats during the race.

number to board the bus. Spectators are not allowed on the Marathon Relay shuttle buses. You cannot ride the shuttle from one exchange point to another.

The Marathon Relay shuttle buses will leave approximately every 30 minutes as needed.

You should arrive at the Guthrie Green Shuttle Hub at least one hour before you expect to start running your leg of the relay.

You are responsible for getting to the exchange zone on time. The timing of the Relay shuttle service is not guaranteed.

RELAY SHUTTLES RELAY SHUTTLES ARE FOR PARTICIPANTS ONLY. SPECTATORS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE SHUTTLES. Shuttle buses will be provided from the Guthrie Green Shuttle Hub near the intersection of Boston Avenue and Archer Street to the relay exchanges zones. You must be wearing a Marathon Relay race

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GUTHRIE GREEN SHUTTLE STOP

Shuttle buses will be provided from the Guthrie Green Shuttle Hub to the relay exchanges zones. You must be wearing a marathon relay race number to board the relay shuttle buses. Spectators are not allowed on the marathon relay shuttle buses. Shuttle service is only available between the Guthrie Green Shuttle Hub and the designated relay exchange point. You cannot ride the shuttle from one exchange point to another without going back to the Guthrie Green Shuttle Hub.

THE MARATHON RELAY SHUTTLE BUSES WILL LEAVE APPROXIMATELY EVERY 30 MINUTES AS NEEDED. You should arrive at the Guthrie Green Shuttle Hub at least one hour before you expect to start running your leg of the relay. You are responsible for getting to the exchange zone on time. The timing of the relay shuttle service is not guaranteed.

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RELAY EXCHANGE STATION 1 (7 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.)

RELAY EXCHANGE STATION 2 (7 a.m. — 11 a.m.)

RELAY EXCHANGE STATION 3 (8 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.)

RELAY EXCHANGE STATION 4 (7:30 a.m. — 2 p.m.)

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DOWNTOWN HOTELS THERE IS NO PRE-RACE SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR DOWNTOWN HOTELS. Shuttles located on Boston Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Streets and at Guthrie Green are available on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Aloft Downtown Tulsa 200 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Best Western Plus Downtown Tulsa 707 S. Houston Avenue Tulsa, OK 74127 DoubleTree Hotel Tulsa Downtown 616 W. Seventh Street Tulsa, OK 74127 Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 E. Second Street Tulsa, OK 74103 Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center 17 W. Seventh Street Tulsa, OK 74119

OTHER HOTELS START LINE SHUTTLE Participant shuttles will depart from the hotels listed below at 6:30 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. You must have a race number to ride these shuttles, and be staying at one of these hotels to ride the shuttle.

FINISH LINE SHUTTLES Additional shuttle service is available between the Guthrie Green Shuttle Hub and the hotels listed below running approximately every hour from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Participants will receive priority service on these shuttles, however, spectators will be allowed on these shuttles as space permits.

Crowne Plaza Tulsa Southern Hills 7902 S. Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK 74136 DoubleTree Hotel at Warren Place 6110 S. Yale Avenue Tulsa, OK 74136 Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa South 8202 S. 100th E. Avenue Tulsa, OK 74133 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Tulsa South 10020 E. 81st Street Tulsa, OK 74133 Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills 1902 E. 71st Street Tulsa, OK 74136 Wyndham Tulsa 10918 E. 41st Street Tulsa, OK 74146

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RACE-DAY CANCELLATION, RACE ALTERATION POLICY AND WEATHER POLICY It is the primary goal of the Williams Route 66 Marathon to provide and ensure a safe event for participants, volunteers and community attendees alike. We will be diligent in not exposing the participants, the volunteers or the community at large to any undue risk in the production and/ or execution of the event. We understand the commitment the participants have made in entering the race, however, the decisions regarding race cancellations and/ or alterations will be based on the larger community safety as well as the participants.

Moreover, if community resources are threatened, we will act to protect them from unnecessary stress.

When weather conditions or other physical conditions present a danger to the participants as a whole, the Williams Route 66 Marathon officials maintain the right to cancel the race. Less threatening conditions could cause alteration of the race and/or the race course or length of the race to further ensure participant, volunteer and community safety. The conditions fall under an “Act of God” — and will not result in refunding of any race entry fee or future race credits. The staging of an event of this magnitude places large financial burden on the Williams Route 66 Marathon organization prior to the event date. Thus, in the event of a forced race cancellation or alteration, it is probable that the financial impact on the race would not be any different than if the race was held without compromise.

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The Williams Route 66 Marathon officials, along with City of Tulsa officials, will make decisions regarding the cancellation or alteration of the race. Prior to the race, the Williams Route 66 Marathon officials will apprise the participants of the weather conditions and how the on-course flag system designation works. Williams Route 66 Marathon officials will describe any changes that may be decided as a result of weather or other unsafe conditions. In the case of a course evacuation, Williams Route 66 Marathon officials and Tulsa Police and other City of Tulsa officials will communicate throughout the race course to direct participants to safe shelters to await transportation back to the start and/or finish area.

WEATHER In regard to weather specifically, the Williams Route 66 Marathon has adopted the WBGT (Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature) index as its standard. High heat and humidity, as measured in accordance with the American College of Sports Medicine recommendations for participation in endurance events, could result in cancellation of the event. WBGT is considered “the most practical heat stress index characterizing the effect of a heat stress environment on the individual.”

WBGT was developed because the drybulb temperature alone does not provide a realistic guide to the effects of heat, inasmuch as it does not take humidity and heat radiation into consideration. WBGT

is so-called because two of its input variables are wet-bulb temperature and a “black-globe” temperature; the third variable is the shielded dry-bulb temperature. The result of the WBGT will be indicated on a flag system that will be displayed at the start and finish area as well as at the medical stations along the race course. The flag color will indicate the safety conditions based on the WBGT readings. They are listed in the table below.

At the starting line there will be a banner over the street. Suspended from that banner will be two flags, each 2'x3'. The flag color will reflect the heat stress at that moment. Medical aid tents will be stationed along the course. Each medical aid station will be flying a flag of a color corresponding to the heat stress at that time. The flag colors will change within 15 minutes of a change in the heat stress level. The staff at the aid station will know the meaning of each color flag.

The Williams Route 66 Marathon asserts that each participant assumes responsibility when entering an event with the potential risks that a marathon presents. All runners should be discerning of their own fitness level in their decision to enter the Marathon and associated events. Furthermore, it strongly advises all participants to cooperate with directives given by Williams Route 66 Marathon officials and to assist in ensuring the safety of their fellow participants, particularly when conditions are less than ideal.

As the WBGT lowers in cold weather and EAS alerts go to yellow and/or red, it is strongly recommended that all runners slow their pace and reduce their risk of hypothermia when conditions warrant.

Extreme conditions that are high risk already place a burden on community health care systems, including emergency medical transportation, as well as hospital emergency room capacity. Williams Route 66 Marathon officials will not knowingly place the community in any such position that will place burden on overall community safety.

WBGT SAFETY CONDITIONS ALERT LEVEL

EVENT CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

EXTREME

Event Cancelled/Extreme and Dangerous Conditions

Participation Stopped — Follow Marathon Official’s Instructions

HIGH

Potentially Dangerous Conditions

Slow Down — Observe Course Changes/Follow Marathon Official’s Instructions/Consider Stopping

MEDIUM LOW

Less than Ideal Conditions

Slow Down — Be Prepared for Worsening Conditions

Low Risk, Good Conditions

Enjoy The Event — Be Alert

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Much of the joy of running and walking is soaking in the natural beauty that surrounds us as we experience the seasons change, we hear the birds sing and we take time to appreciate the fresh air that fills our lungs.

The Williams Route 66 Marathon works to protect these natural assets so future generations may also experience the same exhilarating feelings for many years to come.

Thanks to the combined efforts of the board of directors, many community partners, environmentally minded race participants and fans, the Williams Route 66 Marathon has been recognized by ReSport for our sustainability efforts. This important designation is awarded by the Council for Responsible Sport and shows the Marathon’s continued commitment to preserving Tulsa’s natural beauty and resources while putting on a world-class endurance event.

role in making the Williams Route 66 Marathon a more environmentally friendly event.

RACE PARTICIPANTS AND FANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DO THE FOLLOWING: ◆◆

Donate your used running shoes.

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Carpool or ride your bike on race day.

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Use your own water bottle on the course.

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Watch for recycling stations and use them.

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Throw cups and used gel packs in bins along the course — please don’t litter.

The Marathon team challenges itself to look for new ways to lessen the environmental impact of all race weekend activities. We encourage participants and fans to join us in this endeavor. Sustainability is a group effort and each of us can play an important

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BEST PLACES TO WATCH Everyone can be a part of the race-day excitement by choosing the perfect spot along the course to cheer for their favorite racer. And, since nothing gives racers a bigger energy boost than being cheered on along the way, you’ll want to figure out the best place(s) to spot your runner.

With the finish line located at Guthrie Green in The Brady Arts District, fans will enjoy lining the District’s streets from First Street, through the Center of the Universe Detour, along Archer Street near Boulder Avenue to Cameron Street to see racers approach the finish line.

This year’s finish line party at Guthrie Green will be one for the ages. Post-race festivities will include great music from the Guthrie Green stage, a car show, as well as plenty of other sights and sounds for all ages that include the broad range of Brady Arts District businesses that will be open and ready to serve racers and fans.

For those looking to get out on the course to cheer, options abound for grabbing a cup of coffee, a bite to eat, or even a festive beverage while you settle in for a great day of road racing. Suggested cheering locations along the various courses are below. Please make note of street closures. We encourage fans to be respectful of area businesses and residents when choosing parking spaces and cheering locations.

ON THE MARATHON AND HALF-MARATHON COURSE: You can feel the electricity in the air as racers gather before the starting gun.

Hear the national anthem and the see the confetti fly as participants begin their journey at the start line at Seventh and Main Streets.

Love fall foliage? Cheer on your participant

at Cascia Hall Preparatory School, near 25th Street and Yorktown and Utica Avenues, or Woodward Park at 21st Street and Peoria Avenue, for a truly beautiful fall racing experience.

A perennial favorite among locals and visitors is Tulsa’s Brookside area located on Peoria Avenue between 33rd and 39th Streets. There are plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and the like to ply you with whatever you need to get your pipes warmed up to cheer for your participant.

ON THE MARATHON COURSE (MILES 13–25.5): If a little weekend brunch with a super-hip vibe to match is what you’re looking for, you’re in luck with several excellent spots to choose from. Come to Tulsa’s Blue Dome District on First and Second Streets between Detroit and Frankfort Avenues, the East Village, located near Lansing & Kenosha between Second & Sixth Streets, the burgeoning Pearl District, near Sixth and Peoria Avenue, or the always popular Cherry Street area on 15th Street between Peoria and Utica Avenues, to spot your marathoner and take in the day with a tasty bite, great drink options and swanky environs to keep your day party rolling.

The University of Tulsa, especially ‘The U’, located near 11th Street and Tucker Drive, is another favorite cheering location offering fans ample parking and excellent vantage points to spot their favorite marathoners as they hit the all-important 20-mile mark and head toward the finish line.

To check out all spectator location options, the complete course maps are provided for your reference in this publication as well as on our website at route66marathon.com.

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