Solidarity Sidekick Down Route -Granite City 6.6K
Date and time
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Location
10950 Riverview Dr, Granite City, IL
Date and time
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Location
10950 Riverview Dr, Granite City, IL
Date and time
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Location
10950 Riverview Dr, Granite City, IL
Where Illinois ends, Missouri begins — and the Mother Road crosses into legend. *ILLINOIS SIDE OF BRIDGE IS CLOSED UNTIL OCTOBER- WE ARE RESEARCHING ANOTHER ROUTE AROUND GRANITE CITY
Welcome to Stop 18, the final chapter of the Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 Series — a 6.6K run/walk at the historic town of Granite City the symbolic gateway between Illinois and Missouri. This is where our statewide journey meets the Mississippi River, where the sun sets over two states, and where we send Enric Casacuberta onward into the next leg of his solo Route 66 run for ALS awareness.
The bridge is one of the most breathtaking landmarks on the entire Mother Road it is closed on the Illinois side until October so we won’t be crossing — the mile‑long span with its famous mid‑river bend, towering trusses, and panoramic river views. It’s the perfect place to celebrate everything this series stands for: endurance, solidarity, and the shared spirit of the road.
⭐ 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 Pre‑Race Celebration (4 PM): Music, photos, and a community send‑off at the Illinois bridge entrance. Sunset Run (6 PM): The final 6.6K 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 Sidekick segment as he completes his Illinois journey. Historic Landmark: One of Route 66’s most iconic structures, connecting two states and countless stories. Sidekick Spirit: Honoring families and supporters walking alongside those facing ALS. Series Finale: Celebrate the completion of the Illinois Route 66 adventure. ⭐ What You Get Custom Stop 18: Old Chain of Rocks Bridge 6.6K bib Old Chain of Rocks Bridge 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 Final Chapter This is the moment where the entire Illinois journey comes together — a sunset run, a bridge between states, and a community united in purpose. When you show up here, you help lift Enric’s journey, amplify ALS awareness, and close the Illinois chapter with heart and history.
Lace up. Show up. Stand with us. Side by side. Mile by mile. Down Route 66.
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