Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Lexington
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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 8 - Lexington 6.6K
This event is Stop 8 of the Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 series, a 6.6K run/walk that follows a preserved stretch of Route 66 known as Memory Lane in Lexington, Illinois. The course runs through the town's historic corridor around 23639 Old Rte 66 and highlights a section of the original road preserved for its historical value.
The series supports a solo runner completing the Illinois stretch of Route 66 to honor people living with ALS; at each stop participants join for a shared segment to show solidarity and raise awareness. The listing notes a special finisher medal and shirt connected to the series or event bundles. A fundraising target is shown for the event series.
The event description indicates that participants of varying paces and ages are welcome and that the stop contributes to a series-wide progression of Route 66 events, each identified as a numbered stop. The Lexington stop emphasizes local Route 66 history and community connection as part of the statewide solidarity effort.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 6.6K main course along Route 66 in Lexington
- 2.1 mile shared segment run with the statewide effort
