
Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 5- Gardner 6.6K is a running race on September 2, 2026 in Gardner, IL, with an entry fee of $45.
From the Organizer
Join us in Gardner, IL as we continue our journey down historic Route 66 to cheer on Enric Casacuberta in his incredible run for ALS awareness. This daytime 6.6K celebrates two of Gardner’s most beloved Mother Road landmarks — the Streetcar Diner and the Two‑Cell Jail — small‑town icons that capture the spirit and nostalgia of Illinois’ Route 66 heritage.
Bring your energy, your friends, and your solidarity. Every step amplifies Enric’s journey and the cause we all run for.
⭐ 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.
⭐ What You Get
Custom Stop 5: Gardner 6.6K bib
Gardner Route 66 charm for your medal
Post‑run refreshments and community celebration
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 as he runs the entire Illinois stretch of Route 66. 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
81°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dwight, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
588 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Coming Up
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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 5- Gardner 6.6K
Sep 2, 2026