Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Waggoner
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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 - Stop 15 - Waggoner 6.6K
This event is Stop 15 of a multi-stop series along historic Route 66. It is a 6.6-kilometer run/walk through the rural stretch near Waggoner, Illinois, finishing at the Our Lady of the Highway Shrine, a small roadside sanctuary along the Mother Road.
The stop is presented as a quieter, contemplative segment of the series, with rural scenery and an emphasis on reflection. Participants join a shared 2.1-mile segment with a solo runner who is covering the Illinois stretch of Route 66 to honor people affected by ALS. The event frames that shared segment as a symbolic act of solidarity with families and supporters of those living with ALS.
Additional factual details include the event date, 09/13/2026, and registration information provided by the organizer: registration opens on 05/20/2026 and closes on 06/01/2026, with a registration fee of $40. The event description highlights the shrine as a meaningful landmark on the Illinois corridor of Route 66 and notes the community focus of the stop. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
