Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 12- Williamsville 6.6K
- Date Wed 9th September 2026 - Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Williamsville, Illinois
- Price $32.80 - $69.90
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Join us for the Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 at Stop 12 in Williamsville, Sangamon, on September 9, 2026! This uplifting event features a 6.6K run/walk along a serene stretch of the iconic Mother Road, where open skies and clean pavement create the perfect backdrop for a powerful message of solidarity. Participants will have the unique opportunity to join Enric Casacuberta, who is running the entire Illinois stretch of Route 66 solo to honor those living with ALS.
As you make your way through Williamsville, you'll experience a community-driven atmosphere that celebrates authenticity and connection. Each participant will receive a custom bib, a Route 66 charm for their medal, and enjoy post-run refreshments during a community celebration. The event honors the journey families face with ALS, symbolized by the 6.6 kilometers, reminding us that no one travels this road alone. Lace up your shoes and be part of this meaningful journey down Route 66—every mile matters, and your solidarity is essential in building awareness and support for those affected by ALS!
As you make your way through Williamsville, you'll experience a community-driven atmosphere that celebrates authenticity and connection. Each participant will receive a custom bib, a Route 66 charm for their medal, and enjoy post-run refreshments during a community celebration. The event honors the journey families face with ALS, symbolized by the 6.6 kilometers, reminding us that no one travels this road alone. Lace up your shoes and be part of this meaningful journey down Route 66—every mile matters, and your solidarity is essential in building awareness and support for those affected by ALS!
Organiser's Description
A quiet stretch of the Mother Road with a powerful message of solidarity.
Welcome to Stop12: Williamsville, a 6.6K run/walk through the small but mighty village where Route66 cuts through open sky, clean pavement, and timeless simplicity. This stop is all about authenticity no frills, no clutter, just the road, the shield, and the community standing behind the mission.
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. Williamsville offers one of the most peaceful and meaningful meetup points, where the simplicity of the landscape mirrors the clarity of the cause.
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 clean, scenic stretch of the Mother Road open, honest, beautifully simple.
Run With Enric: Join him for the 2.1mile shared Sidekick segment.
Authentic Route66 Feel: No distractions just the shield, the pavement, and the wide Illinois sky.
Sidekick Spirit: Honoring families and supporters walking alongside those facing ALS.
CommunityDriven: Open to all paces Williamsvilles quiet charm makes this stop unforgettable.
star What You Get
Custom Stop12: Williamsville 6.6K bib
Williamsville Route66 charm for your medal
Postrun refreshments and community celebration
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
Williamsville is a reminder that even the quietest places can hold the strongest meaning. When you show up here, you help lift Enrics journey, amplify ALS awareness, and strengthen a statewide movement built on compassion and courage.
Lace up. Show up. Stand with us. Side by side. Mile by mile. Down Route66.
Welcome to Stop12: Williamsville, a 6.6K run/walk through the small but mighty village where Route66 cuts through open sky, clean pavement, and timeless simplicity. This stop is all about authenticity no frills, no clutter, just the road, the shield, and the community standing behind the mission.
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. Williamsville offers one of the most peaceful and meaningful meetup points, where the simplicity of the landscape mirrors the clarity of the cause.
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 clean, scenic stretch of the Mother Road open, honest, beautifully simple.
Run With Enric: Join him for the 2.1mile shared Sidekick segment.
Authentic Route66 Feel: No distractions just the shield, the pavement, and the wide Illinois sky.
Sidekick Spirit: Honoring families and supporters walking alongside those facing ALS.
CommunityDriven: Open to all paces Williamsvilles quiet charm makes this stop unforgettable.
star What You Get
Custom Stop12: Williamsville 6.6K bib
Williamsville Route66 charm for your medal
Postrun refreshments and community celebration
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
Williamsville is a reminder that even the quietest places can hold the strongest meaning. When you show up here, you help lift Enrics journey, amplify ALS awareness, and strengthen a statewide movement built on compassion and courage.
Lace up. Show up. Stand with us. Side by side. Mile by mile. Down Route66.
Races
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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Stop 12 Williiamsville 6.6K
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Wed 9th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$32.80
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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
117 N Elm St, Williamsville, 62693, IL, United States
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