Arcola Broom Corn Festival Race
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Event Details
The Arcola Broom Corn Festival Races take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The event is based at Moore Memorial Park in Arcola, Illinois. Participants can choose from three distances:
- A 10K (10,000 meters or 6.2 miles) run
- A 5K (5,000 meters or 3.1 miles) run
- A 5K (5,000 meters or 3.1 miles) walk
Course Information
The 10K course uses brick and hard surfaces, going through and north of Arcola, and finishes in the downtown area. The 5K course is contained entirely within the town.
The event has police escorts, aid stations, and provides split times. For safety, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, and animals (leashed or unleashed) are not allowed on the race course. Baby joggers or strollers are permitted only for walkers and must start behind the walking participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Events nearby
Take part in this untimed, community-focused 5K in Charleston. The event starts and ends at The Uptowner, featuring an out-and-back route with a turnaround at Roselawn Cemetery. It's a stop on the statewide Illinois Adventure Series.