Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 18 – Old Chain of Rocks Bridge 6.6K
- Date Wed 16th September 2026
- Time 6:00PM CDT
- Location Granite City, Illinois
- Price $43.40
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Join us for the exhilarating Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 18, taking place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the historic Old Chain of Rocks Bridge in Granite City, Madison. This 6.6K run/walk marks the culmination of the Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 series and is a celebration of endurance, community, and awareness for ALS. As you traverse this iconic bridge, which serves as a breathtaking landmark connecting Illinois and Missouri, you'll experience stunning views and the spirit of camaraderie that defines this event.
The festivities kick off with a Pre-Race Celebration at 4 PM, where you can enjoy music and gather with fellow participants to cheer on Enric Casacuberta as he embarks on his sunset run. The official run starts at 6 PM, offering a symbolic crossing from Illinois to Missouri as the sun sets over the Mississippi River. This unique 6.6K distance represents the long journey of Route 66, honoring both the history of the road and the struggles faced by families dealing with ALS. Come together with us for this memorable day, where your participation not only completes the Illinois Route 66 adventure but also amplifies awareness and support for a vital cause
The festivities kick off with a Pre-Race Celebration at 4 PM, where you can enjoy music and gather with fellow participants to cheer on Enric Casacuberta as he embarks on his sunset run. The official run starts at 6 PM, offering a symbolic crossing from Illinois to Missouri as the sun sets over the Mississippi River. This unique 6.6K distance represents the long journey of Route 66, honoring both the history of the road and the struggles faced by families dealing with ALS. Come together with us for this memorable day, where your participation not only completes the Illinois Route 66 adventure but also amplifies awareness and support for a vital cause
Organiser's Description
Where Illinois ends, Missouri begins and the MotherRoad crosses into legend.
Welcome to Stop18, the final chapter of the SolidaritySidekickDownRoute66 series a 6.6K run/walk at the historic OldChainofRocksBridge, the symbolic gateway between Illinois and Missouri. This is where our statewide journey meets the Mississippi River, where the sun sets over two states, and where we send EnricCasacuberta onward into the next leg of his solo Route66 run for ALS awareness.
This bridge is one of the most breathtaking landmarks on the entire MotherRoad a milelong span with its famous midriver bend, towering trusses, and panoramic views of the river below. Its the perfect place to celebrate everything this series stands for: endurance, solidarity, and the shared spirit of the road.
EventHighlights
PreRaceCelebration(4PM): Music, photos, and community gathering at the Illinois bridge entrance to cheer Enric before his sunset run.
SunsetRun(6PM): The final 6.6K begins as the sun drops over the Mississippi a symbolic crossing from Illinois into Missouri.
RunWithEnric: Join him for the 2.1mile shared segment as he completes his Illinois journey.
HistoricLandmark: The OldChainofRocksBridge is one of the most iconic structures on Route66, connecting two states and countless stories.
SidekickSpirit: Honoring the friends, families, and supporters who walk alongside those facing ALS.
SeriesFinale: Earn your final badge and celebrate the completion of the Illinois Route66 adventure.
Why6.6K?
Each event in this series honors the MotherRoad itself 6.6kilometers symbolizing the 2,400mile journey of Route66 and the long, winding road families travel with ALS. Your miles matter. Your presence matters. Your solidarity matters.
BePartoftheFinalChapter
This is the moment where the entire Illinois journey comes together a sunset run, a bridge between states, and a community united in purpose. When you show up here, youre helping lift Enrics journey, amplify ALS awareness, and close the Illinois chapter with heart and history.
Laceup.Showup.Standwithus. Sidebyside.Milebymile.DownRoute66.
Welcome to Stop18, the final chapter of the SolidaritySidekickDownRoute66 series a 6.6K run/walk at the historic OldChainofRocksBridge, the symbolic gateway between Illinois and Missouri. This is where our statewide journey meets the Mississippi River, where the sun sets over two states, and where we send EnricCasacuberta onward into the next leg of his solo Route66 run for ALS awareness.
This bridge is one of the most breathtaking landmarks on the entire MotherRoad a milelong span with its famous midriver bend, towering trusses, and panoramic views of the river below. Its the perfect place to celebrate everything this series stands for: endurance, solidarity, and the shared spirit of the road.
EventHighlights
PreRaceCelebration(4PM): Music, photos, and community gathering at the Illinois bridge entrance to cheer Enric before his sunset run.
SunsetRun(6PM): The final 6.6K begins as the sun drops over the Mississippi a symbolic crossing from Illinois into Missouri.
RunWithEnric: Join him for the 2.1mile shared segment as he completes his Illinois journey.
HistoricLandmark: The OldChainofRocksBridge is one of the most iconic structures on Route66, connecting two states and countless stories.
SidekickSpirit: Honoring the friends, families, and supporters who walk alongside those facing ALS.
SeriesFinale: Earn your final badge and celebrate the completion of the Illinois Route66 adventure.
Why6.6K?
Each event in this series honors the MotherRoad itself 6.6kilometers symbolizing the 2,400mile journey of Route66 and the long, winding road families travel with ALS. Your miles matter. Your presence matters. Your solidarity matters.
BePartoftheFinalChapter
This is the moment where the entire Illinois journey comes together a sunset run, a bridge between states, and a community united in purpose. When you show up here, youre helping lift Enrics journey, amplify ALS awareness, and close the Illinois chapter with heart and history.
Laceup.Showup.Standwithus. Sidebyside.Milebymile.DownRoute66.
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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 Stop18OldChainofRocksBridge6.6K
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Wed 16th September 2026 (6:00PM CDT)
$43.40
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