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Good News Brewing 5K Kicks on Route 66

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5K · Walk

Oct 15, 2026 · Wildwood, Missouri, US

Annual tradition since 2026

Perks & Swag
Swag included

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Welcome to The Good News Brewing 5K Kicks on Route 66!  Brought to you by Rockinator Racing.

Starting at 6pm on select Thursdays from Good News Brewing in Wildwood. Run, Walk, Jog, Race or Ruck starting from the Wildwood Brewery on Route 66, follow the arrows to the Wildwood Greenway and back for your 5K.

Upon return you get instant Chip timed results and a FREE BEER!  Good News will have Pizza and other beers available for purchase as well. Free photos for download at each event. 

Commemorative EVENT MEDAL INCLUDED to those who register for 3 or more events over the 7 race series. You can register as you go.

T-Shirt, Event Medal and overall discount is included for those that register for the entire 7 race package.

So in summary: You not only get an awesome run up Historic Route 66 to the Wildwood Greenway trail system, you get a FREE BEER, Professional Chip Timing, Numbered Bib, Fully marked course, Free tracking app to see your friends locations (and send them cheers)  Music rocking at the Brewery, Free Action Pics, 3 or more races get you the Good News Brewing commemorative finishers medal and the 7 race series registration gets you a discount, Medal and T Shirt.   A great way to Kick off the weekend on a Thursday evening!

Packet pickup and registration will be available every race date from 5 to 5:45 pm. Race day registration is more expensive, please try to get registered the day before at the latest and pick up your packet early to avoid lines.

What a super fun way to kick off your weekend early. Get your friends to join you and lets get those Kicks on Route 66!!

 

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