Conquer the Virtual Route 66 Challenge

• Route: Route 66
• Distance: 3809.4 km
• Elevation gain: 30000 m
• Long classic road-trip goal
• Best for: Long rallies of your own, iconic US route goals, and steady endurance targets

Planning your challenge

A cyclist averaging 250 km/week would finish in about 16 weeks; runners and walkers may prefer a year-long target.

Long by Route Rally distance bands, so it sits below epic continental routes but still requires sustained consistency.

Works well when you want a recognisable US route with a strong start-to-finish story and enough distance to feel substantial.

Create your own rally when you want your own classic-road target, solo or with a club, workplace or group of friends.

Why this route

• Route 66 is one of America's most famous road routes, connecting Chicago with the Pacific coast through a classic westbound journey.
• As a virtual challenge, it gives participants a clear long-route target without needing to travel the real road.
• The familiar road-trip story makes it a recognisable long-route theme for a rally of your own.

Highlights

• Start in Chicago, Illinois
• Build distance across the plains, Southwest, and desert landscapes
• Finish virtually at Santa Monica, California

Common questions

How does my activity actually count?

Connect your activity tracker to Route Rally and every kilometre you log adds up automatically. Your marker moves along the route as new activities sync, with nothing to upload and nothing to enter by hand.

Do I have to live near the route?

Not at all. Walk, run, or ride wherever you usually train. The route is a virtual target, so your local roads, treadmill miles and Sunday hikes all push you closer to the finish line.

Do I need to be in the US?

No. Cyclists in Cornwall and runners in Singapore can take it on from home. Route 66 is the story, not the geography.