Marathon
The 2012 Williams Route 66 Marathon will be run on Sunday November 18, 2012
The Williams Route 66 Marathon is a Boston-qualifying race that is run on a USATF certified course throughout 26.2 miles of the historic and scenic streets of Tulsa. All participants are timed electronically with ChronoTrack, and first time marathoners will receive a special “My First Marathon” Finisher’s Medal. The Center of the Universe Detour offers a free and optional detour to a unique Tulsa landmark, adding .3 miles to the race. In addition, members of the Marathon Maniacs and 50-States Marathon Club experience special perks at the Maniac Corner, which features added race day benefits including a VIP tent with private restrooms, gear check and refreshments.
Participants in the marathon must be at least 16 years old on race day, and strollers are not allowed in the marathon. Visually impaired individuals can compete with a seeing-eye dog. Walkers are welcome in all Williams Route 66 Marathon races, and marathon pace groups are available. Whether it’s your first marathon or your 50th marathon, this race will meet your highest expectations. Register for the Williams Route 66 Marathon today.
Marathon Information
- The Williams Route 66 Marathon is run on a USATF certified course.
- The Williams Route 66 Marathon is a Boston Qualifier.
- The Williams Route 66 Marathon is electronically timed using the ChronoTrack timing system.
- Participants in the marathon must be at least 16 years old on race day.
- Strollers are not allowed in the marathon.
- Animals other than seeing eye dogs are not allowed on the course.
- Walkers are welcome in all Williams Route 66 Marathon races.
Participant Goodies
All Participants will receive
- Route 66 Marathon Participant Shirt (Technical Wicking Shirt)
- Goodie Bag with product samples and coupons.
All Marathon Finishers will receive
- Finisher's Medal
- Online Printable Finisher's Certificate
Participants finishing their first marathon will receive a special "My First Marathon" Finisher's Medal.
Marathon Pricing
| Registration Date | Fee |
| Through February 5, 2012 | 60.00 |
| February 6 – May 6, 2012 | 75.00 |
| May 7 – August 31, 2012 | 85.00 |
| September 1 – September 30, 2012 | 95.00 |
| October 1 – November 13, 2012 | 105.00 |
| Expo Registration | 115.00 |
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup will be held at the Williams Route 66 Marathon Health, Fitness and Sustainability Expo.
Friday November 16, 2012- 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday November 17, 2012- 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tulsa Convention Center
100 Civic Center
Tulsa, OK 74103-3822
Race day registration or packet pickup is not available. Packets cannot be mailed to participants.
Starting Times and Locations
The 5K and Fun Run will be run on Saturday November 17, 2012
The 5K and Fun Run start and finish at Veteran's Park at 19th and Boulder.
The 5K Run and Walk starts at 8:00 a.m.
The Fun Run and Walk starts at 9:00a.m.
The Mascot Dash starts at 9:30 a.m.
The Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay will be run on Sunday November 18, 2012
The Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay start at 7th and Main and finish at Veteran's Park.
All Sunday races start at 8:00 a.m.
Click here to download maps of the courses, start and finish locations and shuttle bus routes.
Course Time Limit
- The course will remain closed to traffic for 6 1/2 hours.
- The electronic timing system will remain open for 7 1/2 hours.
- Everyone finishing in 7 1/2 hours will receive an official finishing time.
- We do not guarantee that the Gatorade or Medical Aid Stations will be open longer than the 15 minute per mile pace.
Awards
- The Williams Route 66 Half Marathon uses electronic timing by ChronoTrack Systems to ensure that everyone receives an accurate time.
- 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)
- All other awards will be based on the electronic timing system time. (the actual time elapsed between an athlete reaching the starting line and finish line)
- Participants are eligibile for one award. Award winners in the Open and Masters divisions will be excluded from age-group and weight class awards.
Based on Gun Time
Open Male, Open Female, Masters Male, Masters Female
Open Wheelchair Male, Open Wheelchair Female
Based on Electronic 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 Time
Clydesdale Awards: 170-184, 185-199, 200-214, 215-229, 230+
Filly Awards: 145+
Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa is pleased to provide pace teams and coaches for the Williams Route 66 Marathon. You can register for a pace group at the Health and Fitness Expo.
Marathon Pace Groups
Get to know your marathon pace team
3:20, 3:30, 3:50, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00, Closer (will finish at close of course)
Half Marathon Pace Groups
Get to know your half marathon pace team
1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30
Please click here to see our list of frequently asked questions about pace groups.
Registration Policies
Please read carefully before registering for any event.
- The Williams Route 66 Marathon does not offer refunds for any reason.
- The Williams Route 66 Marathon does not defer registrations to future years for any reason.
- Registrations can not be transferred to other participants.
- Anyone caught participating with another participants number will be removed from the course and disqualified.
- Participants can change races for $10 plus the increase in registration fees if changing to a more expensive race.
- All participants must pickup their packets at the Williams Route 66 Marathon Health, Fitness and Sustainability Expo.
- Race day packet pickup is not available.
- Packets cannot be mailed to participants.
- Participants unable to participate or get to packet pickup can pick up their packet or have someone else pick up their packet for them. Their representative must show a signed copy of the participant's registration confirmation to pick up the packet.
