Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 17 – Staunton 6.6K

Race Overview

A quirky Route 66 classic — where rabbits, VW Rabbits, and big hearts meet.

Event Details

• Date: 2026-09-15
• Location: 1107 Historic Old Route 66, Staunton, IL
• Website: Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66

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.

Solidarity With a Purpose

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

• Medals: Every participant receives one official series medal.
• Charms: Each time you complete a stop, you’ll earn a new Route 66 charm to add to your medal.
• Pacing: Your series. Your pace. All for one cause.

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

• Bib: Custom Stop 17: Staunton 6.6K bib.
• Charm: Staunton Route 66 charm for your medal.
• Celebration: Post-run celebration with the Spirits Run community.
• Support: 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.

Your Call to Action

Lace up. Show up. Stand with us. Side by side. Mile by mile. Down Route 66.