Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Joliet
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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 3 Joliet 6.6K
This event is a community run on August 31, 2026 in Joliet. Participants gather at the Old Joliet Prison and follow Route 66 out and back for a total distance of 6.6K. The run marks a celebration of the Route 66 centennial.
After the run there is a relaxed cool down and refreshments available for participants and supporters. Every participant receives a swag bag and a finisher medal and has access to a post race celebration.
The stop is part of a series of small solidarity runs held along the Illinois stretch of Route 66 to raise awareness for ALS. The series supports a runner who is completing the entire Illinois section and includes community events held mile by mile.
Registration opens May 19, 2026 and closes June 1, 2026. The listed registration fee is $40. The event location is given as 1125 Collins, Joliet, IL 60432 at the Old Joliet Prison.
Participants who complete the first nine events in the series receive a special commemorative medal. Those who complete all 18 stops receive three medals and three specialized shirts created for full series finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
