Welcome to Route 66 Robot Rally

Where Route 66 Meets the Future

An RECF Engage

Elementary and Middle School

Blended Competition

November 22-24, 2026

 Route 66 Robot Rally is presented by

Make a difference: be a volunteer!

Volunteers are the heart of the Route 66 Robot Rally. Whether you're welcoming teams, assisting with competition, supporting judges, or helping behind the scenes, you'll play an important role in creating an unforgettable experience for nearly 1,000 students from across North America.

As a volunteer, you'll receive a commemorative event T-shirt and the opportunity to inspire the next generation of innovators while being an essential part of building tomorrow’s workforce.

Click below to join our volunteer team! 

Current Event Sponsors

Visionary Title Sponsor - 24K+

Legend Sponsor - 10k+

Horizon Sponsor - 5K+

Fiesta Sponsor - 1.5k+

About the Competition

Event Information

Welcome to the inaugural Route 66 Robot Rally, a premier Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) Signature Event celebrating 100 years of Route 66 while inspiring 100 teams of the next generation of innovators.

This exciting national event will welcome nearly 100 RECF Engage robotics teams to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Up to 50 Elementary School teams and 50 Middle School teams will compete in two divisions, showcasing creativity, teamwork, engineering, and problem-solving through the Engage Robotics Competition.

The Route 66 Robot Rally is more than a competition—it's a celebration of STEM, innovation, and the future workforce. Students, coaches, mentors, families, and industry leaders will come together for an unforgettable three days of learning, collaboration, and competition.
Three teams from each division will earn a coveted invitation to advance to the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) Worlds in St. Louis, where they will compete against the best teams in North America.
Who Can Participate?

The Route 66 Robot Rally welcomes RECF Engage Elementary and Middle School teams from across North America. Whether you're a veteran team or attending your first signature event, we invite you to join us for an incredible competition and experience. Space is limited to approximately 50 teams per division, so register early to reserve your spot. If registration reaches capacity, be sure to join the waitlist.

Event Highlights

• 6 Teams will advance to the RECF 2027 World Championships in St Louis

• National RECF Signature Event

• Nearly 100 RECF Engage teams from across North America

• Elementary and Middle School divisions

• Enjoy the famous blue skies and incredible vistas of the Southwest

• A premier competition experience led by experienced RECF referees and judges

• Innovation Marketplace featuring STEM organizations, colleges, and industry partners

• Hosted at the Historic Hotel Albuquerque, in the heart of Old Town

• Family-friendly attractions, local dining, and New Mexico hospitality

• Networking with students, educators, mentors, volunteers, and industry leaders from across the country

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Route 66 while building the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders.

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