Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 5- Gardner 6.6K
- Date Wed 2nd September 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Gardner, Illinois
- Price $54.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, for the Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 5 in Gardner, Grundy! This exciting 6.6K event is not just a race; it’s a celebration of community, spirit, and awareness for ALS. Set against the backdrop of iconic Route 66 landmarks like the Streetcar Diner and the TwoCell Jail, participants will cheer on Enric Casacuberta as he undertakes his inspiring journey to raise funds and awareness for ALS.
Gather your friends and family and come ready to run, walk, or jog at your own pace! Every step you take amplifies Enric's mission while you enjoy post-run refreshments and a vibrant community celebration. As you complete the race, you’ll receive a custom bib, a unique Gardner Route 66 charm for your medal, and the opportunity to collect charms at each stop along the way. Don’t miss this chance to support a meaningful cause while embracing the spirit of nostalgia that Route 66 embodies. Join us in making a difference, one mile at a time!
Gather your friends and family and come ready to run, walk, or jog at your own pace! Every step you take amplifies Enric's mission while you enjoy post-run refreshments and a vibrant community celebration. As you complete the race, you’ll receive a custom bib, a unique Gardner Route 66 charm for your medal, and the opportunity to collect charms at each stop along the way. Don’t miss this chance to support a meaningful cause while embracing the spirit of nostalgia that Route 66 embodies. Join us in making a difference, one mile at a time!
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. $4.00 Fee & Stop 5 Tshirt
Wed 2nd September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$54.00
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Location
400 East St, Gardner, 60424, IL, United States
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