Springfield, Illinois is celebrating Route 66’s 100th anniversary with historic attractions, classic diners, art exhibits, and major events throughout 2026.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Springfield is marking the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with a 5K run on June 6. The Centennial Route 66 5K will start at 8 a.m.

Route 66 was one of the most iconic roads in America. Established in 1926, the paved highway covered over 2,000 miles between Chicago and Los Angeles and offered a clear route to those traveling out ...

If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turns 100 this ...

GRANITE CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois leaders officially began celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Route 66, marking a century since the iconic highway first connected communities across the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Visit Springfield and the Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference have announced that the Capitol City will host the 2026 conference. The conference will take place Oct. 8 ...

Route 66 turns 100 as its surviving stretches, roadside towns, and museums preserve the legacy of America’s most iconic cross ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration is being held right here in Springfield this year, and ...

One of the world's most famous highways marks its centennial this year. Known for its neon lights and roadside diners, Route 66 boasts a rich and complicated history that has lured motorists for ...

Springfield is marking the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with a 5K run on June 6. The Centennial Route 66 5K will start at 8 a.m. at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience, according to a ...