Corn Classic 10K & 5K Race Weekend
Sun, Sep 29 , 2024 8:15am - 3:00pm
302 Grove St, DeKalb, IL 60115
Corn Classic weekend is better than ever! Run the Corn Classic (5k or 10k) in the morning, followed by a post-race celebration that will take place at Van Buer Plaza in conjunction with The Taste of DeKalb.
Participate in either the 5k or 10k Corn Classic on Sunday morning.
The race route has live music and entertainment throughout downtown DeKalb and NIU Campus/Huskie Stadium. Yes, run across the field and be featured on the jumbotron! The Post Race Celebration will take place in Van Buer Plaza in Downtown DeKalb. The Taste of DeKalb event will continue in Van Buer Plaza, beginning at 10:30 am until 4:00 pm.
Places to stay nearby...
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Super 8 DeKalb
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Hampton Inn & Suites - DeKalb
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Located just moments from Northern Illinois University, with easy access to I-88 and the Historic Lincoln Highway (Route 38), the Hampton Inn hotel in DeKalb, IL,…
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Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb
DeKalb
Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb offers free WiFi, flat screen TVs, iron & ironing boards, hairdryers, and coffee in all rooms. The inn also features…
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DeKalb Farmers Market
Downtown DeKalb • Sep 05 @ 10AM
Enjoy your lunch while listening to live music and shopping in the Plaza.
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Egyptain Theatre • Sep 14 @ 7:30PM
Improvised comedy show, WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? at the historic Egyptian Theatre!
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Barb City's Barbed Wire Weekend
Altgeld Hall • Sep 27 – Sep 29 @ 9AM
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