Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Bloomington
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Solidarity Sidekick Stop 9 Bloomington
The Stop 9 event in Bloomington is part of a statewide series along Route 66 that supports ALS awareness. It offers an in-person 6.6 kilometer course through Bloomington’s Route 66 corridor and a virtual 6.6 kilometer option held over a multiweek period.
Participants join a shared 2.1 mile Sidekick segment alongside a solo runner covering the Illinois stretch of Route 66 as a gesture of solidarity for people affected by ALS. Each completed stop adds a Route 66 charm to an official series medal. Event shirts are optional and may be purchased during registration.
The in-person location is Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center, 200 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61755. The in-person stop and the virtual option occur during September and October 2026 as part of the series schedule.
Event features listed by the organizer include a custom Stop 9 bib, the Bloomington Route 66 charm for the series medal, and a post-run celebration with the Spirits Run community. The series frames the 6.6 kilometer distance as a symbolic tribute to the journey families face with ALS and highlights community support at each stop. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
