Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Lexington
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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 8 Lexington 6.6K
The event is a 6.6 kilometer run held in Lexington, Illinois, on Route 66. The course follows Lexington’s historic corridor and includes the Memory Lane attraction along the Mother Road. The stated purpose is to show solidarity with a runner completing the Illinois stretch of Route 66 solo to honor people living with ALS; participants join for a shared 2.1 mile Sidekick segment to mark that connection.
Registration opens 20 May 2026 and closes 1 June 2026; the registration fee is $40. Event shirts are optional and available for purchase during registration. Each participant receives a custom Stop 8 Lexington bib and a Lexington Route 66 charm to add to the official series medal. A post-run celebration with the Spirits Run community is included.
The choice of 6.6K is described as symbolic of the long journey families travel with ALS. The event presents itself as community-oriented and focused on ALS awareness while progressing along the statewide Route 66 series. The organizer-provided address for the stop is 23639 Old Rte 66, Lexington, IL 61753, United States. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
