Route 66 Run- Stop 12 Williamsville 2026

Stop 12 of the Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 series is a 6.6K run/walk through Williamsville, Illinois. The course follows a section of Route 66 characterized by open sky and simple, clean pavement. The event emphasizes authenticity and community support for the mission. Participants can join Enric Casacuberta, who is running the entire Illinois stretch of Route 66 solo to honor individuals living with ALS. At each stop, there is a 2.1-mile shared run segment, acting as a symbolic 'sidekick' to support Enric and families affected by ALS. Williamsville is described as a peaceful and meaningful meeting point, with its simple landscape reflecting the clarity of the cause. Event highlights include the 6.6K Route 66 course, the opportunity to run with Enric for the 2.1-mile segment, an authentic Route 66 atmosphere, the 'sidekick spirit' honoring supporters of those with ALS, and a community-driven event open to all paces and ages. Participants earn a Stop 12 badge. The 6.6K distance symbolizes both the 2,400-mile journey of Route 66 and the long journey families face with ALS.