Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Springfield
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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Stop 13 - Springfield 6.6K
This event is Stop 13 of a statewide Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 series. It is a 6.6K run and walk through Springfield, Illinois, anchored around the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and sections of preserved Route 66 pavement. The course passes through the city’s historic streets and highlights locations tied to Abraham Lincoln’s legacy.
The series pairs the larger route with a statewide solo effort to honor people living with ALS. At each stop participants take part in a shared 2.1 mile segment with the solo runner as a symbolic sidekick. Springfield is presented in the series as a meaningful meet-up point that combines historic context with the event’s solidarity focus.
Key facts include the 6.6K distance, the 2.1 mile shared segment, and the location in Springfield’s historic district near the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. The event description notes community involvement and states that the distance choice references Route 66 and the broader journey families travel with ALS. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
