Arcola Broom Corn Festival Race
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Event overview
The Broomcorn 5K and 10K are races held as part of the Arcola Broomcorn Festival in Arcola, Illinois. The festival is an annual event held the weekend after Labor Day and honors Arcola’s history as a center of broomcorn production.
Race details
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 10K (6.2 miles)
- 5K recreational walk
The courses run on brick and hard surfaces through and north of Arcola, with the finish in downtown Arcola. The 5K course is entirely within town. The course includes police escorts, aid stations, and split times. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each age division; plaques are awarded to the top overall finishers. Door prizes are drawn, and winners must be present to win. Awards are presented after the race at the Main Street stage. A race map is provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
