Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 17 – Staunton 6.6K
Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 17 – Staunton 6.6K is a running race on September 15, 2026 in Staunton, IL, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- September 15, 2026 (45 days to go)
- Price
- $45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
A quirky Route 66 classic — where rabbits, VW Rabbits, and big hearts meet.
Welcome to Stop 17: Staunton, home to one of the most iconic and delightfully quirky attractions on the entire Mother Road: Henry’s Rabbit Ranch. Part roadside museum, part VW Rabbit graveyard, part Route 66 storytelling hub — this stop is pure Illinois Route 66 charm. With its vintage gas station façade, towering signpost, friendly rabbits (both furry and Volkswagen), and decades of traveler history, Henry’s Rabbit Ranch is the perfect anchor for this event.
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. Staunton offers one of the most joyful meet‑up points, where humor, history, and heart come together.
⭐ 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: Beginning at the legendary Henry’s Rabbit Ranch — one of the most photographed stops on the Mother Road.
Run With Enric: Join him for the 2.1‑mile shared Sidekick segment.
Quirky Americana: VW Rabbits, real rabbits, vintage signage, and a classic station façade.
Sidekick Spirit: Honoring families and supporters walking alongside those facing ALS.
Community‑Driven: Open to all paces — Staunton’s warmth and humor make this stop unforgettable.
⭐ What You Get
Custom Stop 17: Staunton 6.6K bib
Staunton 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
Staunton is a stop that brings joy, nostalgia, and heart — a reminder that even the quirkiest places can hold deep meaning. When you show up here, you help lift Enric’s journey, amplify ALS awareness, and strengthen a statewide movement built on compassion and courage.
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
82°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hillsboro, 19 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Staunton, IL
City Elevation
623 ft
Nearest Airport
BLV
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport · 32 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 17 – Staunton 6.6K
- Date
- September 15, 2026
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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 17 – Staunton 6.6K
Sep 15, 2026