Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 6- Dwight 6.6K
Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 6- Dwight 6.6K is a running race on September 3, 2026 in Dwight, IL, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- September 3, 2026 (33 days to go)
- Location
- E Waupansie Street, Dwight, IL
- Price
- $45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us in Dwight, IL as the Solidarity Sidekick Series continues down historic Route 66 to cheer on Enric Casacuberta in his inspiring run for ALS awareness.
This daytime 6.6K celebrates Dwight’s iconic Ambler’s Texaco Station, a Route 66 landmark that captures the golden age of travel. Runners will pass the vintage pumps, classic canopy, and the heart of Dwight’s small‑town charm — all under bright Illinois skies.
Bring your energy, your friends, and your solidarity spirit as we keep the momentum rolling toward the Route 66 Centennial 1926–2026. Every stride helps amplify 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.
⭐ Event Details
🏁 Location: Ambler’s Texaco Station, Dwight, IL 📅 Date: 09/03/2026 🏃♀️ Distance: 6.6K 🎯 Series: Solidarity Sidekick Route 66 Series
⭐ What You Get
Custom Stop 6: Dwight 6.6K bib
Dwight 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.
Sponsor Raffles:
Cherry Red Roasters BBQ Sauces and Rub
Flo's On Franklin $30 gift card
Dwight nails and spa $25 gift card
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
56°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dwight, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dwight, IL
City Elevation
633 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 50 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 59 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 6- Dwight 6.6K
- Date
- September 3, 2026
- Location
- E Waupansie Street, Dwight, IL
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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 6- Dwight 6.6K
Sep 3, 2026