Solidarity Sidekick Down Route -Granite City 6.6K

Event Overview

Welcome to Stop 18, the final chapter of the Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 Series — a 6.6K run/walk at the historic town of Granite City, 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.

Date and Location

• Date: September 16, 2026
• Location: 10950 Riverview Dr, Granite City, IL
• Race URL: Solidarity Sidekick Down Route - Granite City 6.6K

Bridge Closure Notice

ILLINOIS SIDE OF BRIDGE IS CLOSED UNTIL OCTOBER- WE ARE RESEARCHING ANOTHER ROUTE AROUND GRANITE CITY

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.

Participant Benefits

• 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.
• Event Shirts: Event shirts are optional and can be purchased during registration.
• Post-Run Celebration: Celebrate with the Spirits Run community after completing the event.
• Support for ALS: Contribute to ALS awareness and assist Enric’s Route 66 mission.

Significance of 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.

Final Chapter Invitation

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.

Join Us

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