Join Stop 7 of the Solidarity Sidekick Run for ALS and continue your journey down historic Route 66 in Pontiac, IL. This 6.6K daytime event celebrates Dwight’s iconic Ambler’s Texaco Station, a Route 66 landmark that captures the golden age of travel. Runners will pass vintage pumps, the classic canopy, and the heart of Dwight’s small‑town charm — all under bright Illinois skies.  

This 6.6K run/walk celebrates community, courage, and the unstoppable spirit of those living with ALS. Every step you take adds to the collective mileage of supporters across Illinois as you all follow the legendary Mother Road from Chicago to the Mississippi River. This stop also connects directly with Enric Casacuberta, who is running the entire Illinois stretch of Route 66 solo to honor those living with ALS. At each event, participants join Enric for a 2.1‑mile shared run — a symbolic “sidekick” segment that reminds him he’s not taking this journey alone. Pontiac is one of those powerful meet‑up points where community and purpose collide on the pavement. Pontiac’s murals, museums, and Route 66 landmarks make this stop a standout — a perfect backdrop for a run rooted in solidarity.