Route 66 and Russia: Reconnecting Runners Through Sports Diplomacy

See how the Route 66 Marathon inspired an international running tradition. After visiting Tulsa in 2019, Zelenograd journalist Pavel Chukaev helped spark a cross‑continental connection that continues today. Featuring new footage from the 2025 race, interviews with Dima and Lena Antonov, and greetings from Tulsa partners, this video celebrates friendship, sports diplomacy, and a marathon tradition shared 5,500 miles apart.