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The Route 66 Roadhouse Spirits Run

Pontiac, Illinois · Sunday, March 22, 2026

The The Route 66 Roadhouse Spirits Run is a 5k, running, and walking event held on Sunday, March 22, 2026. It is located at 201 N Mill St in Pontiac, Illinois.

Date
Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location
201 N Mill St
Pontiac, Illinois
61764
United States
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Hit the Mother Road with us for the Route 66 Roadhouse Spirits Run, a fun and relaxed 5K starting and ending at Route 66 Roadhouse. This small‑town adventure follows a simple out‑and‑back route to a local cemetery before looping back for a post‑run drink and bite at the Roadhouse.

Your registration includes a drink and a food item from a special event menu when you return. Walkers, joggers, and runners of all paces are welcome — this is a community‑friendly, story‑driven run designed for fun, not competition.

Join us for a spirited stop along our 102‑county Illinois Spirits Run Series and enjoy a little Route 66 magic along the way.

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