Some of you may remember John Radich, who started running on July 4 from the Santa Monica Pier eastward on Route 66 and then the Lincoln Highway toward Atlantic City, N.J. According to a report by The Evening Sun of Hanover, Pa., Radich made it to New Oxford, Pa., on Tuesday. That puts him fewer … Continue reading He’s near the end of the road
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Another mother of a road race
The final edition of the Mother Road 100 ultramarathon finished Sunday afternoon at Catoosa High School in Catoosa. Starting Saturday morning, the 100-mile footrace went on old Route 66 from the Kansas border town of Baxter Springs to Catoosa, Okla., just outside of Tulsa. Runners trudged for up to 30 hours without sleep; several aid … Continue reading Another mother of a road race
Joplin may not rehire organizer for Mother Road Marathon
Reinke Sports Group of Winter Park, Fla., which helped organize and market the recently completed inaugural Mother Road Marathon in Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri that drew 1,500 runners, may not be rehired for the 2011 event. Tim Cox, the new director of the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau, announced Friday on Facebook that Reinke wouldn't … Continue reading Joplin may not rehire organizer for Mother Road Marathon
Inaugural Mother Road Marathon draws 1,600 runners
The first Mother Road Marathon gained 1,645 competitors Sunday during the footrace from Commerce, Okla., through Kansas and finishing in Joplin, Mo., reported the Joplin Globe. The event included a 5-kilometer run in Joplin's Schifferdecker Park, a half-marathon that started in Baxter Springs, Kan., and the 26.2-mile main event. The entire course was on old … Continue reading Inaugural Mother Road Marathon draws 1,600 runners
66 Bowl sign will be removed next week
Check your calendar and put fresh batteries in your camera. The historic sign that stands in front of the 66 Bowl in Oklahoma is scheduled to be removed next week. The JTD Team, based in Oklahoma City, is set to remove the sign about 1 p.m. Oct. 13, according to a news release. JYD partners … Continue reading 66 Bowl sign will be removed next week
66 Bowl sign sold for $3,900
The neon sign at the now-closed 66 Bowl in Oklahoma City sold for $3,900 at auction today -- well under the $50,000 expected, reported The Oklahoman newspaper. The sign was won by Chuck Clowers, 44, of Luther, who said he grew up near the bowling alley. He said he plans to refurbish the sign for … Continue reading 66 Bowl sign sold for $3,900
Tucumcari may try again to land racino
Tucumcari, N.M., may be in the running again for a horse-racing track and casino license after Raton apparently has frittered away its license after winning it two years ago, according to an article in the Quay County Sun. Tombari expressed confidence in Tucumcari's ability to overtake the racing and gaming licenses originally granted to the … Continue reading Tucumcari may try again to land racino
66 Bowl memorabilia auction set for Friday
The contents and historic sign of the now-closed 66 Bowl in Oklahoma City will be auctioned on-site and online on Friday, reported The Oklahoman newspaper. Dakil Auction said registration for the auction will begin at 9 a.m. Friday, with the auction beginning at 10. Go here for more information about the items and about the … Continue reading 66 Bowl memorabilia auction set for Friday
‘Everything I imagined and more’
Earlier this spring, it was reported that English rugby star and World Cup winner Steve Thompson was going to embark on a motorcycle ride on all of Route 66. A sports reporter from The Independent of London caught up with Thompson, 32, and asked him how it went. Thompson replied: "[...]It was a dream trip, … Continue reading ‘Everything I imagined and more’
Joplin marathon attracts runners from far and wide
The inaugural Mother Road Marathon that's set to run from Commerce, Okla., to Joplin, Mo., on Oct. 10 has already attracted 1,000 entrants from 34 states, according to the Joplin Globe. The event includes the full 26.2-mile marathon, a half-marathon, and a fun run. To attract that many runners with weeks to go before a … Continue reading Joplin marathon attracts runners from far and wide