Corn Fest 5K
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Morris Hospital Corn Fest 5K
The Morris Hospital Corn Fest 5K takes place on September 26, 2026 at Morris Elementary School, 2001 Dupont Avenue, Morris, IL, United States. The event includes a 5K run and wellness walk plus two youth fun run distances.
The 5K course is a USATF certified course (IL25035NM). It begins on the black drive behind Morris Grade School and winds through residential neighborhoods. The wellness walk follows the same route. Youth runs occur on the fields behind Morris Grade School: a 100 yard dash for ages 5 and under and a 1/2 mile loop for ages 6 to 10.
Distances
- 5K Run / Wellness Walk (3.1 miles)
- 1/2 mile Youth Fun Run (ages 6-10)
- 100 yard Youth Fun Run (ages 5 and under)
Registration fees include a Youth Fun Run fee of $10 and 5K registration that ranges from $28 (early) to $35 (race day). Race day registration is available at Morris Grade School. Early packet pick up is available September 24 at the Morris Hospital YMCA Community Room; packet pick up is also available on race day at Morris Grade School.
Awards are given to the top three males and females overall in the 5K and to the top three in each age group. Age divisions span youth and multiple adult brackets from 14-under through 70 plus. Fun Run participants receive a medal. T-shirts for the 5K are available to the first 300 pre-registered entrants in unisex adult sizes; Fun Run shirts are youth sizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
