Andy Payne Half Marathon & 5K

Get ready to race in the footsteps of a legend at the exhilarating Andy Payne Route 66 Race! Celebrate the remarkable legacy of Cherokee Nation's own Andy Payne, 1928's transcontinental champion, while you lace up for an unforgettable event that kicks off with registration bright and early at 6:30 a.m. Feel the adrenaline rush of the Half Marathon, 5K, or bring the whole family for the One Mile Fun Run, with each course USATF certified to spark your competitive spirit. After crossing the finish line, revel in a festive awards ceremony at the Claremore Museum of History, complete with free massages, nutritious teas, and a feast of food trucks to refuel your triumph. Don't miss out on the extra perks—snag your race packet filled with swag, and commemorate the day with a special Andy Payne Race tank top or hat, all while rubbing shoulders with honorary guests Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell and Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. Join us—let's make history together!