Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 8- Lexington 6.6K
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Lexington, Illinois
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
Organiser's Description
Where history, heart, and the Mother Road meet.
Welcome to STOP8: LEXINGTON, one of the most iconic and beloved towns along Illinois Route66. Known for its charm, deep ties to the Mother Road, and the legendary Memory Lane, Lexington offers a backdrop that feels like stepping into the living heartbeat of Route66 history.
This series stands in solidarity with Enric Casacuberta, who is running the entire Illinois stretch of Route66 solo to honor those living with ALS. At each stop, participants join Enric for a 2.1mile shared Sidekick segment a symbolic reminder that no one travels this road alone. Lexington is one of the most meaningful connection points, where past and present meet on the pavement.
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 Event Highlights
6.6K Route66 Course: A scenic run through Lexingtons historic corridor.
Run With Enric: Join him for the 2.1mile shared Sidekick segment.
Memory Lane Magic: Experience one of Route66s most treasured attractions.
Sidekick Spirit: Honoring families and supporters walking alongside those facing ALS.
CommunityDriven: Open to all paces Lexingtons warmth makes this stop unforgettable.
star What You Get
Custom Stop8: Lexington 6.6K bib
Lexington Route66 charm for your medal
Postrun celebration with the Spirits Run community
Support for ALS awareness and Enrics Route66 mission
star Why 6.6K?
Each event honors the Mother Road 6.6 kilometers symbolizing the long, winding journey families travel with ALS. Your miles matter. Your presence matters. Your solidarity matters.
star Be Part of the Story
Lexington is where Route66 nostalgia comes alive and where our statewide chain of support grows stronger. When you show up here, you help lift Enrics journey, amplify ALS awareness, and build a movement rooted in compassion and community.
Lace up. Show up. Stand with us. SIDE BY SIDE. MILE BY MILE. DOWN ROUTE66.
Welcome to STOP8: LEXINGTON, one of the most iconic and beloved towns along Illinois Route66. Known for its charm, deep ties to the Mother Road, and the legendary Memory Lane, Lexington offers a backdrop that feels like stepping into the living heartbeat of Route66 history.
This series stands in solidarity with Enric Casacuberta, who is running the entire Illinois stretch of Route66 solo to honor those living with ALS. At each stop, participants join Enric for a 2.1mile shared Sidekick segment a symbolic reminder that no one travels this road alone. Lexington is one of the most meaningful connection points, where past and present meet on the pavement.
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 Event Highlights
6.6K Route66 Course: A scenic run through Lexingtons historic corridor.
Run With Enric: Join him for the 2.1mile shared Sidekick segment.
Memory Lane Magic: Experience one of Route66s most treasured attractions.
Sidekick Spirit: Honoring families and supporters walking alongside those facing ALS.
CommunityDriven: Open to all paces Lexingtons warmth makes this stop unforgettable.
star What You Get
Custom Stop8: Lexington 6.6K bib
Lexington Route66 charm for your medal
Postrun celebration with the Spirits Run community
Support for ALS awareness and Enrics Route66 mission
star Why 6.6K?
Each event honors the Mother Road 6.6 kilometers symbolizing the long, winding journey families travel with ALS. Your miles matter. Your presence matters. Your solidarity matters.
star Be Part of the Story
Lexington is where Route66 nostalgia comes alive and where our statewide chain of support grows stronger. When you show up here, you help lift Enrics journey, amplify ALS awareness, and build a movement rooted in compassion and community.
Lace up. Show up. Stand with us. SIDE BY SIDE. MILE BY MILE. DOWN ROUTE66.
Races
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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Stop 8- Lexington 6.6K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Soap
Sat 5th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$48.70
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Location
23639 Old Rte 66, Lexington, 61753, IL, United States
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