The Route 66 Marathon made its inaugural run November 19, 2006, with the slogan “Let our first marathon be your first marathon.” The event attracted approximately 3,000 participants in marathon, half-marathon and relay-race events.

Tulsa Route 66 Marathon Inc. is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The proceeds from its events benefit the Tulsa Area United Way.

This year the race events will be the weekend of November 22-23rd. The events include a marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 5K run and walk, fun run and walk, and a mascot dash.

There is also an option to do a Charity Challenge. The Charity Challenge provides an avenue for race participants, individuals and organizations to raise funds on behalf of an official charity partner. It also provides a platform for charities to raise awareness and educate others about their cause.

The five charities that have been chosen are:

• Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
• Folds of Honor Foundation
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Oklahoma Chapter
• Tulsa Area United Way
• Tulsa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

For more information about this please visit the page here.

This is a fun way to get out in Tulsa the weekend before Thanksgiving and get that last bit of energy out before all the food gets eaten.