Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 4- Wilmington
About this race
Join us for the next leg of the Solidarity Sidekick as we head to Wilmington, home of the legendary Gemini Giant and The Launching Pad on historic Route 66. This untimed 6.6K celebrates the quirky roadside icons that make Illinois’ stretch of the Mother Road unforgettable.
Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome — come for the camaraderie, the collectibles, and the story‑driven experience that connects each stop along the route. Every participant receives a swag bag and medal featuring the Wilmington Stop 4 design.
Start your morning under where the watchful gaze of the Gemini Giant used to be, then enjoy post‑run refreshments and local hospitality before continuing your journey down Route 66.
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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 4- Wilmington
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Wilmington, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:30 AM and sets at 7:33 PM local time (CDT) in Wilmington on September 1, 2026 — 13h 02m of daylight.
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- Wilmington Running Calendar 2026 4 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Wilmington events
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