Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Litchfield
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Route 66 Run - Stop 16 Litchfield
Stop 16 of the Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 series is a 6.6K run and walk through Litchfield, Illinois, centered on the Ariston Café. The Ariston was built in 1935 and is one of the longest continuously operating restaurants on Route 66; it features neon signage and a classic façade tied to Route 66 heritage.
The event includes a shared 2.1 mile segment with a runner completing the Illinois stretch of Route 66 solo to honor people living with ALS. That shared segment is presented as a symbolic sidekick portion that highlights solidarity with families affected by ALS.
Highlights described for this stop include historic Route 66 Americana at the Ariston, community involvement, and a series badge for Stop 16. The event is presented as open to a range of paces and ages and is positioned as part of a statewide effort to raise awareness for ALS.
Why 6.6K? Each event in the series uses 6.6 kilometers to symbolize the long journey of Route 66 and the long road families travel with ALS. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 6.6K run/walk through Litchfield
- 2.1 mile shared segment with the statewide runner
