Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 5- Gardner 6.6K
- Date Wed 2nd September 2026 - Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Gardner, Illinois
- Price $43.40
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 5, taking place in Gardner, Illinois on Wednesday, September 2, 2026! This exciting 6.6K run celebrates the rich history of Route 66 while supporting a vital cause: raising awareness for ALS. Participants will have the unique opportunity to cheer on Enric Casacuberta as he runs through Gardner, highlighting two iconic local landmarks – the Streetcar Diner and the TwoCell Jail.
Join us for a day filled with energy, camaraderie, and purpose as every step contributes to Enric's mission and the fight against ALS. Each participant will receive an official series medal along with a unique Route 66 charm for their collection, ensuring that every mile run is a celebration of community and solidarity. Post-run refreshments and a community celebration will round out this meaningful event, making it a perfect day out for friends and families alike. Lace up your shoes, grab your friends, and be part of this inspiring journey down one of America's most cherished highways!
Join us for a day filled with energy, camaraderie, and purpose as every step contributes to Enric's mission and the fight against ALS. Each participant will receive an official series medal along with a unique Route 66 charm for their collection, ensuring that every mile run is a celebration of community and solidarity. Post-run refreshments and a community celebration will round out this meaningful event, making it a perfect day out for friends and families alike. Lace up your shoes, grab your friends, and be part of this inspiring journey down one of America's most cherished highways!
Organiser's Description
Join us in Gardner, IL as we continue our journey down historic Route66 to cheer on Enric Casacuberta in his incredible run for ALS awareness. This daytime 6.6K celebrates two of Gardners most beloved Mother Road landmarks the Streetcar Diner and the TwoCell Jail smalltown icons that capture the spirit and nostalgia of Illinois Route66 heritage.
Bring your energy, your friends, and your solidarity. Every step amplifies Enrics journey and the cause we all run for.
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 Stop5: Gardner 6.6K bib
Gardner Route66 charm for your medal
Postrun refreshments and community celebration
Support for ALS awareness and Enrics Route66 mission
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.
Bring your energy, your friends, and your solidarity. Every step amplifies Enrics journey and the cause we all run for.
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 Stop5: Gardner 6.6K bib
Gardner Route66 charm for your medal
Postrun refreshments and community celebration
Support for ALS awareness and Enrics Route66 mission
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
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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Stop 5- Gardner 6.6K
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Wed 2nd September 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$43.40
CLOSED -
Virtual 6.6K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
CLOSEDPlease 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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400 East St, Gardner, 60424, IL, United States
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