The banner is up.
JOG,inc, the sponsoring organization for the 3rd Annual Route 66 Race to the Rocker, maintains a thermometer on their website that has monitored registrations edging up to their goal of 650 for this year’s race. Today, the top blew off the thermometer at 681, and more registrations are still arriving for the Saturday, March 26 race. Some home towners are coming in from out of state.
The first race had 150 runners and participants received a white Race to the Rocker t-shirt. I remember a motivation for running the race was “You might be able to run next year’s race, but you will never be able to run the first one again.” So right.
The second year there were about 450 runners. The shirt with the large rocking chair on it was grey.
This year there will probably be between 700-800 runners. The t-shirt is yellow.
Race mania has hit Cuba. Early in the morning and late in the evening, people are on the streets of Cuba, running, walking, “getting ready.” Conversations abound on whether people are ready, or not ready, for the race.
The team concept of racers has taken off, and groups have formed.
The Route 66 course has been cleaned.
In preparation, runners are running from Cuba to the Rocker –and, in some cases, back.
Viva Cuba’s sock monkey has a new pair of red running shorts.
The sock monkey has new red running shorts, but he must be running with no shoes.
Signs are around town that reflect race mania. Even the Methodists recognize the race with their quote on their sign.
The Methodists on Route 66 share a few words of inspiration with the runners and walkers.
Signs remind drivers that West Route 66 will be closed for on race morning.
Finding parking on Saturday, will be a little little like Jesus feeding the multitudes with bread and loaves. Be patient. Be kind. Be careful.
The Methodists will be ringing their church bell for the racers to gather at the start line 10 minutes before the race. When the bell tolls, we in Cuba hope it tolls for you. We’ve got the fever.
In the spirit of full disclosure, after picking up this year’s race packet, I will have my 3rd Route 66 Race to the Rocker t-shirt. I ‘ve got the fever.
This sign announces the race and Friday night's spaghetti dinner.
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