Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Stop 18 - Old Chain of Rocks Bridge 6.6K
The event is the final stop of the Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 series in Illinois, a 6.6 K run/walk held at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, located at the Illinois bridge entrance in Granite City (10950 Riverview Dr). The course crosses the bridge that connects Illinois and Missouri and meets the Mississippi River, offering views that include the bridge span, its mid-river bend, and the bridge trusses.
Event features include a pre-race celebration with music, photos, and a community gathering at the Illinois bridge entrance prior to the run, followed by a sunset run across the bridge. Participants can join a shared 2.1 mile segment with the solo Route 66 runner who is completing a statewide run for ALS awareness. The occasion marks the completion of the Illinois sequence of Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 events.
The event description notes the bridge as a historic Route 66 landmark and explains that the 6.6 K distance represents the Mother Road and the long journeys faced by families affected by ALS. The organizer lists an entry fee and a donation goal for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
