Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 5- Gardner 6.6K

Join us in Gardner, IL as we continue our journey down historic Route 66 to cheer on Enric Casacuberta in his incredible run for ALS awareness. This daytime 6.6K celebrates two of Gardner’s most beloved Mother Road landmarks — the Streetcar Diner and the Two‑Cell Jail — small‑town icons that capture the spirit and nostalgia of Illinois’ Route 66 heritage.

Bring your energy, your friends, and your solidarity. Every step amplifies 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.

⭐ What You Get

Custom Stop 5: Gardner 6.6K bib

Gardner 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.