
Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 3- Joliet 6.6K is a running race on August 31, 2026 in Joliet, IL, with an entry fee of $45.
From the Organizer
Join us for Stop 3: Joliet 6.6K on August 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM as we continue our journey down historic Route 66. We’ll meet at the Route 66 Park in Joliet run down the Mother Road, and return for a 6.6K celebrating the Route 66 Centennial and our shared mission for ALS.
Sponsors: Haunted Trails and El Sabor Latino
Ice Cream and Raffles after the race!
After the run, enjoy a relaxed cool‑down and refreshments with fellow participants and supporters — a chance to connect with the Spirits Run community and celebrate another completed stop.
⭐ 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 .
⭐ What You Get
Custom Stop 3: Joliet 6.6K bib
Joliet Route 66 charm for your medal
Post‑run celebration with the Spirits Run community
Support for ALS awareness and Enric’s Route 66 mission
⭐ Mission
This series raises funds and awareness for ALS, honoring those living with the disease and supporting Enric Casacuberta as he runs the entire Illinois stretch of Route 66 to shine a light on the ALS community. Every registration fuels the mission — community by community, mile by mile.
Events
Weather
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
61°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Joliet Brandon Rd Dam, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
560 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 3- Joliet 6.6K
Aug 31, 2026