Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 17 – Staunton 6.6K 2026 — Staunton, IL

Date
September 15, 2026
Location
Staunton, IL
Venue
1107 Historic Old Route 66
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00 – $60.00
Events
Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 17 – Staunton 6.6K
Includes
Soap
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A quirky Route 66 classic — where rabbits, VW Rabbits, and big hearts meet. Welcome to Stop 17 of the Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 series — a 6.6K run/walk through 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. It’s a place that makes people smile the moment they arrive — and that energy fits beautifully with the spirit of this series. This series also 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 run, a symbolic “sidekick” segment that remind

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 17 – Staunton 6.6K 2026 — Staunton, IL?

Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 17 – Staunton 6.6K 2026 — Staunton, IL takes place on September 15, 2026. The race is held in Staunton, Illinois.

Where is Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 17 – Staunton 6.6K 2026 — Staunton, IL held?

Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 17 – Staunton 6.6K 2026 — Staunton, IL is held at 1107 Historic Old Route 66 in Staunton, Illinois.

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