DeKalb Corn Classic

Name: DeKalb Corn Classic
Start: 2026-09-27
End: 2026-09-27
Location: DeKalb

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2026

Experience small town charm at the DeKalb Corn Classic on September 27, 2026, with scenic 5K and 10K routes that wind through historic neighborhoods, along the Kishwaukee River and past NIU Huskie Stadium. Celebrate afterward with a lively post race party in Van Buer Plaza.

Sun 27 Sep 2026

DeKalb, Illinois

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10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The DeKalb Corn Classic is scheduled for September 27, 2026. The event is presented by First National Bank and will be the 46th running of the race. The course begins and ends in Downtown DeKalb and concludes with a post race celebration in Van Buer Plaza. Registration is set to open in April 2026.

Distances:

10K
5K

Course and on-course entertainment

The route passes through historical neighborhoods, runs along the Kishwaukee River via Prairie Park, and goes through Northern Illinois University campus and Huskie Stadium. On-course entertainment listed for the event includes the Black Tie Jazz Trio, NIU's Huskie Marching Band, Banda, and a Steelband. The event lists local partners and sponsors and provides a DeKalb mailing address for the organizing committee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km

10k

5 km