Williams Route 66 Marathon
November 21, 2010 - Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Sunday, 11 July 2010 19:19
Second Annual Williams Route 66 Quarter Marathon Set for August 7 FeaturedWritten by Kristin Ware
Oklahoma's hottest summer race returns to Tulsa on Saturday, August 7, 2010. To kick off your fall marathon training season and get a preview of the Williams Route 66 Marathon course, make plans to participate in the second annual Williams Route 66 Quarter Marathon in downtown Tulsa. Summer race events include the official Quarter Marathon, a 5K race and a one mile fun run/walk. Additionally, participants can run The Double - which includes both the Quarter Marathon and the 5K in the same morning. The course begins in the Blue Dome district and is run on the Williams Route 66 Marathon course. Live bands and a post-race party make this an unforgettable event. The 5K run and walk starts at 7:30 a.m.; the Quarter Marathon starts at 8 a.m.; and the fun run starts at 8:15 a.m. All races start and finish on 2nd street between Elgin and Frankfort. Each participant receives a goodie bag and an official T-shirt, and Quarter Marathon finishers will receive a finisher's medal. This year's medal includes a colorful ribbon designating the event date and local sponsors, a chrome design and a color feature. Those completing "The Double" will also receive a great New Balance tech shirt. Volunteers will receive a goodie bag and volunteer shirt at packet pickup. More than 500 volunteers are needed to make this year's race memorable for the runners and walkers. To see all the possible volunteer opportunities and to register for this year's event, visit the volunteer registration website today. An added bonus is all volunteers are also invited to attend the inaugural Williams Route 66 Marathon volunteer thank you party! The party is scheduled for Tuesday, November 23, 2010, after the conclusion of the fall races. At the Williams Route 66 Quarter Marathon, race directors will also reveal the new design for the 2010 Williams Route 66 Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay medals. With an award-winning tradition, the Williams Route 66 Marathon medals are treasured by all runners. This year's design will capture the modern element of the race while also including the historic aspect of Route 66. Register for this year's race here, and save $5 by registering in advance. Save an additional $5 by registering for a Quarter Marathon race and any race in November's Williams Route 66 Marathon at the same time.
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Thursday, 03 June 2010 22:26
New for 2010, Maniac Corner VIP Tent for Marathon Maniacs and 50 Staters FeaturedWritten by Kristin Ware
The board of directors of the Williams Route 66 Marathon proudly recognizes first-time marathoners with unique medals to commemorate this very important occasion. For 2010, Williams Route 66 Marathon will also recognize another special group of runners: members of the Marathon Maniacs and the 50 States Marathon Club.
"Members of these clubs are truly dedicated to the sport of running," said Chris Lieberman, executive director of Tulsa Route 66 Marathon, Inc. "These runners run multiple marathons in multiple states, sometimes back-to-back. As a marathon, we wanted to provide the members of these clubs with something special."
Sunday, 11 July 2010 19:44
Tulsa People Features Marathon Training Guide FeaturedWritten by Route 66 Marathon
Tulsa People magazine has partnered with the 2010 Williams Route 66 Marathon to offer a marathon training guide for its readership.
Check out the July issue of Tulsa People for a special section exclusively catered toward helping inspire, motivate and prepare you for this year's race. Also included in the guide is the story of how the marathon, now in its fifth year, got its start. You can also find the story of the marathon's history online at www.tulsapeople.com.
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Tulsan John Foster is June's social media photo contest winner and will be running the 2010 Williams Route 66 Marathon on us.
In his winning photo, Foster was donning his finisher's shirt from the 2009 Williams Route 66 Marathon, which qualified him for the free registration contest. Additionally, last year's race was also his first marathon. "I originally started because I needed to lose weight but now I do it for the T-shirts, medals and beer," said Foster. Since completing the Williams Route 66 Marathon, Foster has also completed two more marathons and two half marathons. He draws motivation from his family and friends who keep him going. "Last year's event was very fun," said Foster. "I love the bands; the great organization. My family and friends met me all over the course for encouragement. I just loved the whole thing." Foster will use his free registration to try to meet his new goal - completing the marathon in less than four hours. In preparation for the race, Foster will participate in the Williams Quarter Marathon on Saturday, Aug. 7 where he'll run The Double, which challenges runners to complete the 5K race followed immediately by the quarter marathon. To participate in The Double with Foster or any of the associated Williams Quarter Marathon races, sign up online at www.quartermarathon.com. Receive a $5 discount if you sign up for both a quarter marathon and marathon event. For a chance to win your own free registration and have your photo appear on the website, post or tweet a picture of you in any of the Williams Route 66 Marathon shirts at any race besides the Route 66 races. And be sure to tell us when and where it was taken. A new winner will be chosen each month. You can enter once per month with photos from different events.
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The 2010 Williams Route 66 Marathon training gear is on sale now and available for purchase on online at route66marathon.com
The shirts are made of high quality, New Balance technical fabric to help keep you cool and dry during the summer training months. Both mens and ladies styles and sizes are available in several cuts and colors including short-sleeved and sleeveless in white and red for men and white and pink for ladies. Also, a limited quantity of 2009 logo merchandise is still available for purchase at a 50 percent discount.
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As a parent of two young children, a full-time student at the OU College of Pharmacy in Tulsa and a high school football coach, Caleb Meacham needed a way to relieve stress. In 2008, he turned to running to clear his head and regain focus for his various responsibilities. "I played baseball and football in high school and college, so I've always been active," Meacham said. "I had never really tried running, but started running to relieve the stress of my daily life." After running in 5K events, Meacham decided to pursue training for the Williams Route 66 Marathon in 2008. Reality soon set in. "I just didn't have the time. I was really disappointed in myself, but I had to back out of the training," he said. "It was my second year of pharmacy school, and school and my family were the priorities. I didn't think I could commit." Meacham resumed training in the summer of 2009 for the next Williams Route 66 Marathon. He approached training that year with a newfound commit level to finish what he started the previous year. "I entered my third year of school with three priorities: kids, school and running," Meacham said. "I cut back on my extracurricular activities and realized that I might have to say 'no' to a few things along the way to keep these three priorities at the top." After training with Fleet Feet Sports, he tried his distance legs with the Williams Route 66 Quarter Marathon in August 2009. He then finished the 2009 Williams Route 66 Marathon in just over four hours. All of the familiar faces, his family waiting at the finish line and the help of his coach during the last few miles made running a hometown race truly enjoyable. After taking a short break from running to concentrate on class and training for Oklahoma FreeWheel, Meacham is now training for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon this fall. He hopes to one day qualify for the Boston Marathon. It's all about mental toughness, he says. "You have to set your priorities and stick to them, during training and the race. It's possible to set the goal and finish, no matter what else is going on." If you would like to share why you run, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your story. You might be featured in an upcoming Williams Route 66 Marathon newsletter or campaign.
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The Doubletree Hotel Tulsa-Downtown returns as the host hotel for the 2010 Williams Route 66 Marathon. It is close to the start/finish and has sky bridge access to the Williams Route 66 Marathon Health and Fitness Expo.
The Doubletree Hotel Tulsa-Downtown will sell out again this year so register today! You must register online using the link above to receive the special marathon rates and guaranteed late checkout on race day. 1.4 miles from start/finish
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