Registration Now Open for 8th Annual Get Your 6.6 on Route 66 (6.6k run/walk) on August 28, 2021

Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

McLean, IL – CORE of McLean, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is excited to announce that this year’s run/walk on Route 66 from Funks Grove to McLean will once again be a live, in-person event! Register by July 15th for a $5 discount!

This annual 6.6k (4.1-mile) run/walk is organized by a small group of volunteers to raise funds for the community of McLean, with the primary goal of attracting tourists traveling Route 66 and, consequently, bring more business, life, and activity into the small town. Last year, due to COVID-19, the event was conducted as a virtual event, but nothing compares to the real thing, and organizers have been working hard to create an event that will be fun, safe, and memorable for all!

A Call for Sponsors
CORE of McLean is seeking local businesses wanting to show their community spirit and get some great marketing exposure by sponsoring this popular event. In 2019, nearly 250 participants aged 8 to 76 came from six different state —including as far away as Washington state—for their chance to run or walk on Route 66. Various levels of sponsorship are available, and all include the sponsor’s logo/name on the shirt. Deadline to sponsor is July 15th. If interested, please email core.mclean@gmail.com.

Run or Walk, Then Stay for the Fun!
The race starts at 8 am on Saturday, August 28, 2021, on the Mother Road just north of the entrance to Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup and ends at our new Water Tower Park under the old water tower. A block away, runners, walkers, and the general public can check out our brand new pavilion in the McLean Village square park, where prizes will be awarded and the Dixie will be offering breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Also on the Village Square will be music, a classic car show, the opportunity to play video games at Arcadia and Pinball Paradise, and a silent auction benefitting Ruby’s Rescue & Retreat of McLean, who will also have adoptable dogs eager to meet new friends—and possibly their new forever family!

Activities on the square will last from 8 to 11 am.
For details and to register for the run/walk, go to www.mclean-il.com/get-your-6-6-on-route-66.

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