Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - McLean
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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 10 McLean 6.6K
Stop 10 of the Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 series is a 6.6K run and walk through the village of McLean, centered at the McLean Depot Train Shop, 266 Dixie Rd, Mc Lean, IL 61754. The course follows the town's historic corridor and highlights local railroad features such as the depot and crossing signs.
The series supports a solo run along the Illinois stretch of Route 66 to honor people living with ALS. At each stop participants take part in a shared 2.1 mile segment that serves as a symbolic sidekick portion of the route, intended to show community support for families affected by ALS.
The event emphasizes local heritage and community participation. It is open to a range of paces and ages and contributes to the statewide sequence of stops; participants at this event receive recognition as Stop 10 in the series. The description focuses on the route, the railroad character of McLean, and the solidarity theme that connects this stop to the broader Route 66 journey. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
