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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 Stop 18 @ Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, Granite City, IL, United States on 16 September 2026

Race Info & Description

Race Information:

  • Event Name: Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 18 – Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
  • Distance (KMs): 6.6
  • Distance (Miles): 4.101
  • Date: 16 September 2026
  • Start Time:
  • Venue: Old Chain of Rocks Bridge Illinois Side
  • Organised By: spirits run initiative
  • Race Website: Click Here.

Race Facilities

  • Has Toilets? Yes
  • Has Changing Facilities? Yes
  • Has Water Stations? Yes - Multiple Water Stations
  • Has Prizes / Awards? No

Race Description

Event Highlights
Pre‑Race Celebration (4 PM): Music, photos, and community gathering at the Illinois bridge entrance to cheer Enric before his sunset run.
Sunset Run (6 PM): The final 6.6 K begins as the sun drops over the Mississippi — a symbolic crossing from Illinois into Missouri.
Run With Enric: Join him for the 2.1‑mile shared segment as he completes his Illinois journey.
Historic Landmark: The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge is one of the most iconic structures on Route 66, connecting two states and countless stories.
Sidekick Spirit: Honoring the friends, families, and supporters who walk alongside those facing ALS.
Series Finale: Earn your final badge and celebrate the completion of the Illinois Route 66 adventure.

Lace up. Show up. Stand with us. Side by side. Mile by mile. Down Route 66.

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