Giant Summer Run 6.6k
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Event overview
The Giant Summer Run is a 6.6k running and walking event taking place on June 6, 2026. It is held at South Island Park in Wilmington, IL 60481. The race is the second event in the Historic Highway Hustle Series, a three-race series that honors the legacy of Route 66. The listed registration fee for the event is $45.
Course setting and local features
The course is set along Route 66 and is described as highlighting local history and small-town community features. Points of interest mentioned near the event include Art on 66, the Gemini Giant, the Landing Pad, historic downtown antique shops, Kankakee River - North and South Islan, and Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie.
Additional information
The event page provides a contact form for questions and a map view of the event location. The race is presented as part of a series of three races in the Historic Highway Hustle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.