Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Waggoner
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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 Stop 15 Waggoner 6.6K
The Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 Stop 15 event takes place on September 13, 2026 in Raymond, Illinois. It is a 6.6K run and walk that follows a rural stretch of historic Route 66 and reaches the Our Lady of the Highway Shrine at 18748 State Route 4, Raymond IL 62560.
This stop is described as quieter and more contemplative, with a focus on the shrine’s presence, open sky, and surrounding rural landscape. The course highlights the roadside sanctuary as a local Route 66 landmark and frames the distance as a moment of reflection during the series.
The series supports people living with ALS. A solo runner is completing the Illinois portion of Route 66 and at each stop participants join that runner for a shared 2.1 mile segment intended as a symbolic sidekick portion. The 6.6K distance is used across the series to honor the long journey families experience with ALS.
The event is presented as community driven and open to a range of ages and paces. It is one stop in a multievent series along Route 66 where attendees can earn a Stop 15 badge and contribute to the statewide solidarity effort without requirements listed here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
