Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 10- McLean 6.6K

  • Date Mon 7th September 2026 - Thu 1st October 2026
  • Time 9:00AM CDT
  • Location Mc Lean, Illinois
  • Price $43.40 - $69.90
  • Races 2 races

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 10: McLean 6.6K, taking place from September 7th to October 1st, 2026, in the charming village of McLean, Illinois. This exciting event invites participants to join a 6.6K run/walk that celebrates the unique spirit of Route 66 while honoring those living with ALS. As part of a heartfelt journey with Enric Casacuberta, who is bravely running the entire Illinois stretch of Route 66 solo, attendees will also enjoy a special 2.1-mile Sidekick segment, symbolizing the importance of solidarity and support in facing life's challenges.

Participants will experience the warm hospitality of McLean, known for its rich railroad heritage and small-town charm, as they traverse the scenic course. Every runner will receive a custom bib and a McLean Route 66 charm to add to their medal collection, alongside the opportunity to purchase an event shirt during registration. This is more than just a race; it's a celebration of community, courage, and compassion, where every mile matters. Join us in McLean and be part of this inspiring journey that uplifts spirits and raises

Organiser's Description

A smalltown stop with bighearted Route66 spirit.

Welcome to Stop10: McLean, a 6.6K run/walk through one of the most charming villages along the Mother Road. Home to the beloved McLean Depot Train Shop, this stop blends smalltown warmth, railroad heritage, and Route66 nostalgia into a uniquely meaningful chapter of our statewide journey.

This series stands in solidarity with Enric Casacuberta, who is running the entire Illinois stretch of Route66 solo to honor those living with ALS. At each stop, participants join Enric for a 2.1mile shared Sidekick segment a symbolic reminder that no one travels this road alone. McLean is one of the most heartfelt meetup points, where community and courage meet at the tracks.

star Series Rewards
Every participant receives one official series medal. Each time you complete a stop, youll earn a new Route66 charm to add to your medal building your collection one town at a time. Your series. Your pace. All for one cause.

star Shirts
Event shirts are optional and can be purchased during registration.

star Event Highlights
6.6K Route66 Course: A scenic run through McLeans historic corridor.
Run With Enric: Join him for the 2.1mile shared Sidekick segment.
Railroad Heritage: Celebrate McLeans identity with the depot, crossing signs, and smalltown charm.
Sidekick Spirit: Honoring families and supporters walking alongside those facing ALS.
CommunityDriven: Open to all paces McLeans hospitality makes this stop unforgettable.
star What You Get
Custom Stop10: McLean 6.6K bib
McLean Route66 charm for your medal
Postrun celebration with the Spirits Run community
Support for ALS awareness and Enrics Route66 mission
star Why 6.6K?
Each event honors the Mother Road 6.6 kilometers symbolizing the long, winding journey families travel with ALS. Your miles matter. Your presence matters. Your solidarity matters.

star Be Part of the Journey
McLean may be small, but its spirit is mighty and this stop adds heart, history, and connection to the statewide chain of support. When you show up here, you help lift Enrics journey, amplify ALS awareness, and strengthen a movement built on compassion and community.

Lace up. Show up. Stand with us. Side by side. Mile by mile. Down Route66.

Races

  • Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Stop 10- McLean 6.6K

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    Mon 7th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)

    $43.40

  • Virtual 6.6K

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    $69.90

    Please allow up to 2 weeks for your shirt, medal, and charm to be mailed. If you have already received a medal from a previous Route 66 stop, you will only receive the charm for this event. Thank you for supporting our Route 66 ALS mission and helping us run for those who cant.

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Location

266 Dixie Rd, Mc Lean, 61754, IL, United States

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