About the Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66- Stop 1: Chicago 6.6K
The course runs through Jane Addams Memorial Park on the lakefront, a flat stretch with open views and wide paths. It is part of a longer series following historic Route 66 across Illinois, raising awareness for ALS and supporting one man's effort to run the entire route. The distance is short enough that walkers and runners of most abilities will finish comfortably.
The post-run gathering is organized by the Spirits Run community, so there is a social element after you finish. The park sits right along the lakefront, which makes parking and access worth thinking about ahead of time if you are coming from farther out.
Free race emails
Get the Weekly RunSesh
In for this one or still deciding, keep race season near Chicago on your radar: a Monday look ahead and a Thursday rundown of the weekend's races.
Two helpful emails per week. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Distances & Start Times
6.6K8/29/2026 12:00$60
100 Yards8/29/2026 10:30-
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Where to Stay
Traveling for this race? The map shows hotels and rentals in and around Chicago — pan or zoom to compare what's nearby.
The map is provided by Stay22. If you book through it, RunSesh may earn a commission at no extra cost to you — it never affects the races we list.
