Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 4- Wilmington 6.6K

  • Date Tue 1st September 2026 - Sat 31st October 2026
  • Time 9:00AM CDT
  • Location Wilmington, 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 4: Wilmington 6.6K, taking place from September 1 to October 31, 2026, in the charming town of Wilmington, Illinois. This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all paces to experience the unique roadside attractions of Route 66, starting at the Route 66 Creamery and passing by the iconic Gemini Giant and The Launching Pad.

Join us for a fun-filled 6.6K that not only celebrates the quirky charm of this historic route but also supports a noble causeβ€”raising funds and awareness for ALS. Every participant will receive a custom bib and an exclusive Wilmington Route 66 charm to add to their series medal, building their collection with each stop along the way. With post-run refreshments, local hospitality, and the delightful bonus of an ice cream cone from the Route 66 Creamery, this event promises camaraderie and a community spirit like no other. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this memorable journey down Route 66 while honoring those living with ALS!

Organiser's Description

Join us for Stop4: Wilmington6.6K as we continue our journey down historic Route66. Wilmington is home to one of the Mother Roads most beloved icons we will start at the route 66 creamery go past the Gemini Giant and The Launching Pad, a landmark that has welcomed travelers for generations and continue down until we turn around and say goodbye to Enric until the next day. This timed 6.6K celebrates the quirky roadside charm that makes Illinois stretch of Route66 unforgettable.

Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome come for the camaraderie, the collectibles, and the storydriven experience that connects each stop along the route.

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 What You Get
Custom Stop4: Wilmington 6.6K bib
Wilmington Route66 charm for your medal
Postrun refreshments and local hospitality
A communitypowered celebration of Route66 and ALS awareness

ICE CREAM CONE FROM THE ROUTE 66 CREAMERY!
star Mission
This series raises funds and awareness for ALS, honoring those living with the disease and supporting Enric as he runs the entire Illinois stretch of Route66. Every registration fuels the mission community by community, mile by mile.

Races

  • Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Stop 4- Wilmington 6.6K

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    Tue 1st 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

507 E Baltimore St, Wilmington, 60481, IL, United States

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