Get Your 6.6 on Route 66!

Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: McLean, IL; Funks Grove to McLean, 61754
Featured distance: 4.1 Miles
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run or walk 4.1 miles on historic Route 66, supporting the McLean community. A fun, cause-driven event with a unique course.

Fun
Quirky
For a Cause

Great for

Beginner Friendly

Join CORE of McLean for their annual 6.6k (4.1-mile) run/walk, a cherished point-to-point event along historic Route 66. Starting in Funks Grove, participants journey to McLean's new park, a project funded by previous race proceeds. This event offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the iconic Mother Road while actively supporting the local community.

What to expect

Experience a unique 4.1-mile point-to-point course.
Run or walk on the historic Mother Road, Route 66.
Enjoy shuttle service from McLean to the Funks Grove start.

Standout details

Run/walk on historic Route 66
Benefits McLean community projects
Point-to-point course
Finishes at a new community park

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Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

Warm season

The course

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Timed race

From the organizer

CORE of McLean, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is holding our annual 6.6k (4.1-mile) run/walk to benefit the community of McLean, IL.

This point-to-point 6.6k/4.1-mile run/walk starts in Funks Grove (shuttle service is provided from McLean to Funks Grove), with participants running or walking on the Mother Road herself to our new park under the old water tower in McLean, which was funded by previous proceeds from this event. This race has become a much-anticipated must-do for many—join us in having a great time raising money for our community!

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