Arcola Broom Corn Festival Race

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12
2026
Run through the streets of Arcola at the Broom Corn Festival Races. Choose from a 10K or a 5K run or walk, with courses that finish downtown. The event includes police escorts and aid stations for participants.
Sat 12 Sep 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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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.

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