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We love our volunteers!
It’s almost November, which means race month is nearly here. I bet you know what we’re about to say…it’s time to sign up to volunteer for the Williams Route 66 Marathon again if you haven’t already! The 2019 Williams Route 66 Marathon presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is poised to be…
Read MoreWhy Running in the Winter is Awesome
You may not know it yet, but running in the winter is awesome! In fact, some runners (myself included) believe that running in the winter is the best part of the year. Sure, it’s cold, icy, dark, and you probably can’t feel at least one part of your body at any given time, and it…
Read MoreAnnouncing Free Race Photos Courtesy of Route 66 Chevrolet of Tulsa!
You’ve trained hard all summer to run or walk your way across that finish line in November, and now, we’ve got an exciting way for you to hold onto your memories of race day! For the first time ever, the Williams Route 66 Marathon will be offering all participants FREE race photos thanks to Route…
Read MoreMr. and Ms. Center of the Universe
In case the free beer from Nine Band and extra bling aren’t incentive enough to take the Center of the Universe Detour during the Williams Route 66 Marathon, we’ve brought back another great reason to try the 0.3-mile detour. The first man and first woman to reach the Center of the Universe Detour on race…
Read MoreThe Importance of Incorporating Hills Into Your Training Program
I’ll be the first to admit that I have been known to try and avoid (or at least minimize) the hills in my neighborhood on the occasional training run. Let’s face it, hills kind of suck – especially in the beginning of a training season when you aren’t necessarily in your best shape yet. The…
Read MoreHow to Set Realistic Running Goals
We’re just a couple of months away from the Williams Route 66 Marathon, which means you might be starting to think about your goals for race day. Most people use goals to help us improve in our everyday lives, and runners are no different. In fact, setting goals as a runner can be overwhelming because…
Read MoreNurturing a New Running Buddy
If you’ve got a loved one that you’re dying to run with, there’s nothing more exciting than that magical day when they finally decide to lace up their shoes! Whether you’re hoping a friend will start running to improve their health, or you’d just like to find a hobby that you and your significant other…
Read MoreIntroducing the Voice of America’s Marathons, Rudy Novotny!
The Williams Route 66 Marathon is thrilled to announce the addition of Rudy Novotny, the “Voice of America’s Marathons,” to our team! Rudy has signed on as the new race announcer for 2019, working in tandem with Route 66 veteran Mark Bravo. Keep an ear out on race morning, because you might be surprised to…
Read MoreKeeping Your Running Resolution
If you’ve ever made a New Year’s resolution, you know they’re easy to make and hard to keep, especially if you’ve been drinking when that brilliant idea hits you. Resolutions to change don’t only happen at the new year, though. In fact, by committing to training for the 2019 Williams Route 66 Marathon, you’ve just…
Read MoreRUCK the ROUTE!
Looking for a new way to rock the Route this year? You can officially ruck the Route for the first time ever! The Williams Route 66 Marathon is proud to announce our partnership with GORUCK as an official rucking event for 2019. Just what is rucking? Rucking is walking with a weighted pack on your…
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