Route 66 Fun Run RV Rental Guide

The Route 66 Fun Run is a three-day classic and antique car cruise held in early May that runs the full Arizona stretch of original Route 66 — from Seligman to Topock, 140 miles of preserved two-lane highway through western Arizona's high desert and canyon country. It's less a race and more a rolling celebration: participants drive their classic cars (1970 and older) from town to town while spectators line the route and locals throw parties in every small town along the way. Seligman, Peach Springs, Truxton, Valentine, Hackberry, Kingman, and Oatman all host events. For RV travelers, the Route 66 corridor offers a genuinely unique experience — many communities along this stretch have seen minimal change since the 1950s.

VenueRoute 66 corridor, Seligman to Topock, AZ — primary hub at Kingman, AZ 86401
DatesThree days in late April or early May — typically the last weekend of April or first weekend of May. Verify at az66assoc.com.
Book Your RVBook 6–8 weeks out. Kingman has the best RV infrastructure on the corridor. Seligman and smaller towns have limited or primitive options.

RV Tips for Route 66 Fun Run

  1. Kingman is the logistical hub of the Fun Run — Kingman KOA and Blake Ranch RV Park provide full hookups and a central position for driving to events in either direction
  2. Oatman (45 miles west of Kingman on original Route 66) has wild burros that wander the main street — a genuinely bizarre and entertaining stop
  3. The drive between Seligman and Kingman on Route 66 is slower than I-40 but spectacular — passes through Ash Fork, Williams area geography before descending into Kingman's high desert
  4. The Hualapai Mountain Park (15 miles southeast of Kingman) has primitive camping at 7,000 feet elevation — a cool escape from the valley floor
  5. Beware: Route 66 between Cool Springs and Oatman includes the Sitgreaves Pass — a steep, narrow mountain grade with tight switchbacks that is NOT appropriate for large RVs or trailers; use I-40 instead
  6. May in western Arizona: 88–95°F in Kingman, 75–80°F in Seligman (higher elevation) — AC is necessary in the rig for daylight hours

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a classic car to participate in the Route 66 Fun Run?

Participant registration (driving in the official cruise) requires a 1970 or older vehicle. But spectating along the route is free and open to anyone. Thousands of people line the route in lawn chairs, set up in the small towns, and watch the parade of classic cars pass through. For RV travelers, the best approach is to spectate from Kingman or Seligman — park the rig, then position yourself on the main street or at a town event and watch the cars roll through. The small towns along Route 66 throw genuine parties during the Fun Run weekend regardless of whether you're a registered participant.

What is the original Route 66 experience in Arizona?

The western Arizona stretch from Seligman to Topock is the longest continuous surviving section of original Route 66 in the country — 140 miles of preserved two-lane highway that bypassed the interstate and retained the motor court motels, diners, and trading posts of the mid-20th century. Seligman is where the movement to preserve Route 66 started, driven by local barber Angel Delgadillo. Hackberry General Store has been restored to its 1950s appearance with vintage gas pumps and memorabilia. Oatman has wild burros and false-front buildings unchanged from its 1920s mining heyday. Driving this stretch even outside the Fun Run is one of Arizona's best road experiences.

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