Whether you have never been, or if you go every year, you are sure to have a blast at the annual Oatman Bed Races. Put together your own team and join in the fun, or just watch all the other jackasses from the sidelines. Either way, don’t miss the Oatman Bed Races. Held annually at the end of January. Specific date may be subject to change.
The Oatman Fourth of July Sidewalk Egg Fry is an annual event in Oatman, Arizona, where contestants use the sun's heat to cook eggs on the sidewalk: When: The 2024 event will be held on Thursday, July 4, with registration beginning at noon and the competition starting at 1 PM. Where: The event takes place on the sidewalk in downtown Oatman. How it works: Contestants have 15 minutes to cook their eggs using only the sun's power. They can't use fire or electricity, and they can't block the sidewalk to the Candy Shoppe. What to bring: Contestants can bring their own ideas for cooking eggs, such as magnifying glasses, aluminum foil, or mirrors. Prizes: First, second, and third place prizes are awarded. History: The egg fry originated in 1983 as a competition between Laughlin, Nevada, and Bullhead City,…
Route 66 UltraRun Runners will journey through iconic Americana along 140 miles of Historic Route 66 from Seligman to Topock66 Colorado River, Arizona. A RACE THAT CELEBRATES HISTORY. The race recognizes and celebrates the history of the Mother Road, from the Bunion Derbies; “Oakie’s” during the Dust Bowl; the boom years of family road trips after WWII; decline after the interstate system bypassed mom and-pop motels, restaurants, and shops; to grassroots resurgence leading to official recognition that Route 66 had “become a symbol of the American people’s heritage of travel and their legacy of seeking a better life.” THE EVENT WILL HOST A MAXIMUM OF 100 RUNNERS, EACH SUPPORTED BY A DEDICATED CREW. WITH A RACE CUTOFF OF 60 HOURS, RUNNERS AND CREW WILL BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE AND ENJOY:…
Seligman - Kingman - Oatman - Topock - Golden Shores | Route 66 Fun Run More than 800 vehicles carrying thousands of friends will be joining the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona for a weekend of adventure! Historic Route 66 Fun Run participants from across the globe will meet in Seligman to travel a 140 mile stretch of Route 66 with events planned in nearly every community along the way. The procession will conclude in Topock/Golden Shores with an awesome award ceremony to cap off the weekend. The annual Historic Route 66 Fun Run traces its roots to early 1987 when a small group of people led by Angel Delgadillo embarked on an ambitious journey to champion the rebirth of Route 66 and formed the Historic Route 66 Association…
