Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 18 – Old Chain of Rocks Bridge 6.6K
Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 18 – Old Chain of Rocks Bridge 6.6K is a running race on September 16, 2026 in Granite City, IL, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- September 16, 2026 (45 days to go)
- Price
- $45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Where Illinois ends, Missouri begins — and the Mother Road crosses into legend.
Welcome to Stop 18, the final chapter of the Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 Series — a 6.6K run/walk at the historic Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, the symbolic gateway between Illinois and Missouri. This is where our statewide journey meets the Mississippi River, where the sun sets over two states, and where we send Enric Casacuberta onward into the next leg of his solo Route 66 run for ALS awareness.
The bridge is one of the most breathtaking landmarks on the entire Mother Road — a mile‑long span with its famous mid‑river bend, towering trusses, and panoramic river views. It’s the perfect place to celebrate everything this series stands for: endurance, solidarity, and the shared spirit of the road.
⭐ 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
Pre‑Race Celebration (4 PM): Music, photos, and a community send‑off at the Illinois bridge entrance.
Sunset Run (6 PM): The final 6.6K begins as the sun drops over the Mississippi — a symbolic crossing from Illinois into Missouri.
Run With Enric: Join him for the 2.1‑mile shared Sidekick segment as he completes his Illinois journey.
Historic Landmark: One of Route 66’s most iconic structures, connecting two states and countless stories.
Sidekick Spirit: Honoring families and supporters walking alongside those facing ALS.
Series Finale: Celebrate the completion of the Illinois Route 66 adventure.
⭐ What You Get
Custom Stop 18: Old Chain of Rocks Bridge 6.6K bib
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge 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 Final Chapter
This is the moment where the entire Illinois journey comes together — a sunset run, a bridge between states, and a community united in purpose. When you show up here, you help lift Enric’s journey, amplify ALS awareness, and close the Illinois chapter with heart and history.
Lace up. Show up. Stand with us. Side by side. Mile by mile. Down Route 66.
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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
60°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Alton - Melvin Price L&D, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Granite City, IL
Population
26,670
as of 2023
City Elevation
422 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 18 – Old Chain of Rocks Bridge 6.6K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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- Race
- Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 18 – Old Chain of Rocks Bridge 6.6K
- Date
- September 16, 2026
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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 18 – Old Chain of Rocks Bridge 6.6K
Sep 16, 2026