TULSA, Okla. – Runners will have the opportunity to race on the runway at Tulsa International Airport during the Route 66 Runway Run on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.
The event, hosted by the Tulsa Air and Space Museum, features 1-mile, 5K and 10K distances as part of Route 66’s 100th anniversary celebration.
Organizers said runners will have the opportunity to run the full length of the runway this year because of ongoing taxiway construction projects. The event is made possible through a partnership with Tulsa International Airport.
Race times and registration
The event schedule includes:
- 10K: 9:30 a.m.
- 5K: 10 a.m.
- 1-mile Fun Run/Walk: 10:15 a.m.
- Awards ceremony: 11:30 a.m. for 10K and 5K races
Online registration closes at midnight Friday, Nov. 6. Same-day registration will be available, with walk-up rates of $45 for the 10K, $40 for the 5K and $30 for the 1-mile event.
Course, parking and event details
The race takes place on the 18R runway at Tulsa International Airport. Race-day registration and packet pickup are inside the Tulsa Air and Space Museum at 3624 N. 74th E. Ave., near Port Road across from Mohawk Park…