Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 7- Pontiac 6.6K
- Date Fri 4th September 2026 - Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Pontiac, Illinois
- Price $43.40 - $69.90
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Stop 7 in Pontiac! This exciting 6.6K run/walk takes place on Friday, September 4th, 2026, and is a celebration of community, courage, and the incredible spirit of those living with ALS. Participants will join Enric Casacuberta, who is running the entire Illinois stretch of the legendary Route 66 solo to honor those affected by ALS. The event features a special 2.1-mile shared segment, allowing participants to support Enric and experience the camaraderie of the running community.
Pontiac serves as a vibrant backdrop for this meaningful event, filled with murals, museums, and iconic landmarks that embody the essence of Route 66. Each participant will receive a custom bib and a unique Route 66 charm to add to their medal collection, celebrating their journey through this fantastic series. Join us in Pontiac to make a difference, enjoy a post-run celebration, and be part of a mission that raises funds and awareness for ALS. Your participation matters—together, we can support those living with this disease, one mile at a time!
Pontiac serves as a vibrant backdrop for this meaningful event, filled with murals, museums, and iconic landmarks that embody the essence of Route 66. Each participant will receive a custom bib and a unique Route 66 charm to add to their medal collection, celebrating their journey through this fantastic series. Join us in Pontiac to make a difference, enjoy a post-run celebration, and be part of a mission that raises funds and awareness for ALS. Your participation matters—together, we can support those living with this disease, one mile at a time!
Organiser's Description
Join us in Pontiac for Stop7 of the Solidarity Sidekick Down Route66 Series a 6.6K run/walk celebrating community, courage, and the unstoppable spirit of those living with ALS. Every step adds to the collective mileage of supporters across Illinois as we follow the legendary Mother Road from Chicago to the Mississippi River.
Pontiac is a powerful connection point with Enric Casacuberta, who is running the entire Illinois stretch of Route66 solo to honor those living with ALS. At each event, participants join Enric for a 2.1mile shared Sidekick segment a symbolic reminder that hes not taking this journey alone. Pontiac is one of those special meetup towns where community and purpose collide on the pavement.
With its murals, museums, and iconic Route66 landmarks, Pontiac offers a vibrant backdrop for a run rooted in solidarity.
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 Stop7: Pontiac 6.6K bib
Pontiac Route66 charm for your medal
Postrun celebration with the Spirits Run community
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.
Sponsors for Auctions and Swag Bags:
Lyons Sullivan Realty Inc.
Commemorative Cups
H & R Block Pontiac
Pfaffs Bakery
Pontiac is a powerful connection point with Enric Casacuberta, who is running the entire Illinois stretch of Route66 solo to honor those living with ALS. At each event, participants join Enric for a 2.1mile shared Sidekick segment a symbolic reminder that hes not taking this journey alone. Pontiac is one of those special meetup towns where community and purpose collide on the pavement.
With its murals, museums, and iconic Route66 landmarks, Pontiac offers a vibrant backdrop for a run rooted in solidarity.
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 Stop7: Pontiac 6.6K bib
Pontiac Route66 charm for your medal
Postrun celebration with the Spirits Run community
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.
Sponsors for Auctions and Swag Bags:
Lyons Sullivan Realty Inc.
Commemorative Cups
H & R Block Pontiac
Pfaffs Bakery
Races
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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Stop 7- Pontiac 6.6K
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Fri 4th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
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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
15850 ILRoute 66, Pontiac, 61764, IL, United States
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