Route 66 Run
66 Days. 396 Miles. Running for Oklahoma Families.
Jake's Route 66 Run Across Oklahoma
Run Overview
- Total: 396 miles on historic Route 66 across Oklahoma (Quapaw to Texola)
- Duration: 66 days (March 2 – ~May 6, 2026)
- Pace: 5-10 miles/day on run days (Mon–Sat); rest every Sunday
- Theme: Running for Oklahoma families – Freedom, Family
Weekly Schedule
Detailed day-by-day breakdown of Jake's 66-day journey across Oklahoma on historic Route 66.
Week 1
Mar 2–8, 2026Protecting Oklahoma Families (Family Well-Being & Mental/Physical Health)
NE border/Quapaw area → Commerce, OK
Starts near the Oklahoma-Kansas state line through Quapaw, ending in Commerce (key stops: Quapaw entry, Commerce Main Street/Mickey Mantle statue area).
Continuing through Commerce/Miami area
Miami area or transition toward Afton
Moderate distance along the historic corridor to Ribbon Road/Sidewalk Highway remnants.
North Afton to south of Afton
Buffalo Ranch near Afton to the Vinita/Vinita curve.
Vinita/Afton curve → Vinita city limits
Through Vinita
Run through Vinita, exploring downtown Route 66 along the way.
Sunday Rest
Week 2
Mar 9–15, 2026Protecting Oklahoma Families (Family Well-Being & Mental/Physical Health)
Leaving Vinita, halfway to Chelsea
Starts in Vinita westward on Route 66.
Into Chelsea
Progresses toward/through Chelsea.
Chelsea to Foyil
Covers the segment into Foyil.
Foyil to Claremore
Continues to Claremore.
Claremore to Verdigris
Moves through Claremore toward Verdigris.
Verdigris to Hard Rock Casino
Sunday Rest
Week 3
Mar 16–22, 2026Protecting Oklahoma Families (Family Well-Being & Mental/Physical Health)
Around Catoosa/Tulsa entry area
Starts near Catoosa landmarks, progressing into Tulsa's eastern edge.
East Tulsa segments
Continues through Tulsa's Route 66 alignment.
Tulsa central area
Explores the Meadow Gold District.
Ollie's Station Restaurant in West Tulsa to north of Sapulpa
South into Sapulpa through main street to outskirts of Kellyville
Rest Day - Focus: Community Connection
Sunday Rest
Week 4Current Week
Mar 23–29, 2026Protecting Oklahoma Families (Family Well-Being & Mental/Physical Health)
Sapulpa area start
Starting east of Kelleyville, run through Kellyville toward Bristow.
Halfway between Kelleyville and Bristow, running on toward Bristow
Short run into Bristow
Bristow to Depew
Leaving west end of Depew to the east side of Stroud
Continuing through Stroud to center of Davenport
Sunday Rest
Week 5
Mar 30–Apr 5, 2026Protecting Oklahoma Families (Family Well-Being & Mental/Physical Health)
Davenport to Chandler
Chandler segments
Continues through Chandler on to 5 miles west.
Chandler to Warwick/Luther transition
Start between Chandler and Warwick, run through Warwick to Warwick/Luther transition.
Wellston - Half way to Luther
Warwick/Luther Transition to N. Pottowatamie Rd.
Through Luther
West side of Luther, through North Luther, on to N. Triple X Rd.
West of Luther to Arcadia
Run through Arcadia to end at Pop's.
Sunday Rest
Week 6
Apr 6–12, 2026Protecting Oklahoma Families (Family Well-Being & Mental/Physical Health)
Pop's to East Edmond
East Edmond to South Edmond
Down 2nd St through the heart of Edmond, Turn south on S. Broadway to W. 33rd St.
South Edmond to N. OKC
West 33rd St headed south down S. Broadway. Transition to N. Kelley Ave. to E. Wilshire Blvd.
N. OKC to Capitol
E. Wilshire Blvd, south to N. Lincoln Blvd on to the Oklahoma Capitol.
West of the Capitol to Bethany
Start West of the capitol at N. Robinson Ave, Transition north on Classen Blvd. to NW 39th St. Head west to Bethany.
Bethany to Yukon
Start on 39th St. and Portland Ave. Head west through Bethany past Lake Overholser. End at Turnpike.
Sunday Rest
Week 7
Apr 13–19, 2026Protecting Oklahoma Families (Family Well-Being & Mental/Physical Health)
West Yukon area start
Starting at Lake Overholser, advance through main street Yukon to the west side of town. Stop at Rt 66 Shooting Range.
Yukon westward
Moderate day advancing westward (highlights: Yukon's historic Route 66 path).
Yukon to El Reno transition
Pushing into El Reno (possible stops: Sid's Diner for classic burgers and Route 66 nostalgia).
El Reno segments
In/around El Reno (key stops: Fort Reno historic area proximity).
El Reno area exploration
Recovery-style day (focus on local landmarks and reflection).
El Reno vicinity or light extension
Shorter weekend effort (potential for loops or prelude to Hydro's Lucille's Station).
Sunday Rest
Week 8
Apr 20–26, 2026Protecting Oklahoma Families (Family Well-Being & Mental/Physical Health)
El Reno/Hydro area start
Progressing toward Hydro (key stops: Sid's Diner farewell, arrival at Lucille's Station).
Hydro to Clinton segments
Longer day advancing westward (highlights: Lucille's Station, open plains alignments).
Continuing through Clinton area
Key stops: Oklahoma Route 66 Museum – vintage neon and memorabilia.
Clinton vicinity or recovery loop
Shorter day for rest and reflection.
Clinton toward Weatherford
Moderate push continuing west into Weatherford's alignments.
Weatherford area or extension
Weekend effort capping the week.
Sunday Rest
Week 9
Apr 27–May 3, 2026Protecting Oklahoma Families (Family Well-Being & Mental/Physical Health)
Weatherford/Elk City area start
Pushing toward Elk City (key stops: National Route 66 Museum).
Continuing toward/through Elk City
Highlights: National Route 66 Museum – vintage displays, classic cars.
Elk City segments or recovery loop
Exploration around Elk City's Old Town Museum Complex.
Elk City vicinity
Focus on reflection amid Elk City's Route 66 icons.
Elk City to Canute/Sayre transition
Longer push (highlights: Canute's preserved alignments, approaching Sayre's courthouse).
Sayre area or extension
Weekend effort (potential stops: Sayre's historic sites or prelude to Erick's final stretch).
Sunday Rest
Week 10
May 4–6, 2026Protecting Oklahoma Families (Family Well-Being & Mental/Physical Health)
Sayre/Erick area start
Progressing toward Erick, building anticipation for the finish.
Continuing toward/through Erick
Highlights: Erick's Roger Miller Museum for music and Route 66 nostalgia.
Erick to Texas border finale
Strongest day to cap the Oklahoma journey! Key stops: Erick's curiosity shops, crossing into Texola for the Oklahoma-Texas state line sign, final Route 66 endpoint photo op at the border.
Join Jake Along the Route
Come out and meet Jake as he runs through your community. Check the schedule above to find when he'll be in your area and join him for a portion of the run!
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