Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 14 – Divernon 6.6K
Date and time
Friday, September 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Corner of Brown St & Reichert Rd, Divernon, IL
Date and time
Friday, September 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Corner of Brown St & Reichert Rd, Divernon, IL
Date and time
Friday, September 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Corner of Brown St & Reichert Rd, Divernon, IL
A restored Route 66 gem — and a powerful moment in our journey.
Welcome to Stop 14: Divernon, home to one of the most beautifully restored Route 66 gas stations in Illinois. This 6.6K run/walk captures the essence of the Mother Road: vintage charm, small‑town pride, and history preserved with love. The restored station — complete with classic pumps, bright signage, and unmistakable Route 66 character — serves as the perfect anchor for this event. It’s a place where travelers still stop for photos, where nostalgia lives in the details, and where our mission finds a backdrop that feels both authentic and iconic.
This series stands in solidarity with Enric Casacuberta, who is running the entire Illinois stretch of Route 66 solo to honor those living with ALS. At each stop, participants join Enric for a 2.1‑mile shared “Sidekick” segment — a symbolic reminder that no one travels this road alone. Divernon offers one of the most heartfelt meet‑up points, where restored history meets living purpose.
⭐ Series Rewards Every participant receives one official series medal. Each time you complete a stop, you’ll earn a new Route 66 charm to add to your medal — building your collection one town at a time. Your series. Your pace. All for one cause.
⭐ Shirts Event shirts are optional and can be purchased during registration.
⭐ Event Highlights 6.6K Route 66 Course: Beginning at Divernon’s beautifully restored historic gas station. Run With Enric: Join him for the 2.1‑mile shared Sidekick segment. Vintage Americana: Classic pumps, restored signage, and the feel of a 1930s roadside stop. Sidekick Spirit: Honoring families and supporters walking alongside those facing ALS. Community‑Driven: Open to all paces — Divernon’s small‑town warmth makes this stop unforgettable. ⭐ What You Get Custom Stop 14: Divernon 6.6K bib Divernon Route 66 charm for your medal Post‑run celebration with the Spirits Run community Support for ALS awareness and Enric’s Route 66 mission ⭐ 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.
⭐ Be Part of the Journey Divernon feels like stepping back in time — but the mission is very much alive. When you show up here, you help lift Enric’s journey, amplify ALS awareness, and strengthen a statewide movement built on compassion and courage.
Lace up. Show up. Stand with us. Side by side. Mile by mile. Down Route 66.
4.1 mi