Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 10- McLean 6.6K
Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 10- McLean 6.6K is a running race on September 7, 2026 in Mc Lean, IL, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- September 7, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Location
- 266 Dixie Rd, Mc Lean, IL
- Price
- $45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
A small‑town stop with big‑hearted Route 66 spirit.
Welcome to Stop 10: McLean, a 6.6K run/walk through one of the most charming villages along the Mother Road. Home to the beloved McLean Depot Train Shop, this stop blends small‑town warmth, railroad heritage, and Route 66 nostalgia into a uniquely meaningful chapter of our statewide journey.
This series stands in solidarity with Enric Casacuberta, who is running the entire Illinois stretch of Route 66 solo to honor those living with ALS. At each stop, participants join Enric for a 2.1‑mile shared “Sidekick” segment — a symbolic reminder that no one travels this road alone. McLean is one of the most heartfelt meet‑up points, where community and courage meet at the tracks.
⭐ Series Rewards
Every participant receives one official series medal. Each time you complete a stop, you’ll earn a new Route 66 charm to add to your medal — building your collection one town at a time. Your series. Your pace. All for one cause.
⭐ Shirts
Event shirts are optional and can be purchased during registration.
⭐ Event Highlights
6.6K Route 66 Course: A scenic run through McLean’s historic corridor.
Run With Enric: Join him for the 2.1‑mile shared Sidekick segment.
Railroad Heritage: Celebrate McLean’s identity with the depot, crossing signs, and small‑town charm.
Sidekick Spirit: Honoring families and supporters walking alongside those facing ALS.
Community‑Driven: Open to all paces — McLean’s hospitality makes this stop unforgettable.
⭐ What You Get
Custom Stop 10: McLean 6.6K bib
McLean Route 66 charm for your medal
Post‑run celebration with the Spirits Run community
Support for ALS awareness and Enric’s Route 66 mission
⭐ Why 6.6K?
Each event honors the Mother Road — 6.6 kilometers symbolizing the long, winding journey families travel with ALS. Your miles matter. Your presence matters. Your solidarity matters.
⭐ Be Part of the Journey
McLean may be small, but its spirit is mighty — and this stop adds heart, history, and connection to the statewide chain of support. When you show up here, you help lift Enric’s journey, amplify ALS awareness, and strengthen a movement built on compassion and community.
Lace up. Show up. Stand with us. Side by side. Mile by mile. Down Route 66.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bloomington 5w, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mc Lean, IL
City Elevation
697 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 17 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 125 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 10- McLean 6.6K
- Date
- September 7, 2026
- Location
- 266 Dixie Rd, Mc Lean, IL
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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 10- McLean 6.6K
Sep 7, 2026