DeKalb Corn Classic

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2026

A long-running road race on September 27, 2026 featuring 10K and 5K courses that begin and end in downtown DeKalb, run along the Kishwaukee River and through NIU campus, and conclude with a post race celebration and live on course music.

Sun 27 Sep 2026

DeKalb, Illinois

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10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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DeKalb Corn Classic

The DeKalb Corn Classic is a road race held on September 27, 2026. The event is the 46th running and features multiple race distances with a post race celebration in Van Buer Plaza.

The event includes the following distances:

10K
5K

The course begins and ends in downtown DeKalb and passes through historical neighborhoods, along the Kishwaukee River via Prairie Park, and across Northern Illinois University campus including Huskie Stadium before finishing at Van Buer Plaza. On course entertainment listed for the event includes the Black Tie Jazz Trio, NIU's Huskie Marching Band, Banda, and a Steelband.

Event information notes packet pickup, parking, a race weekend schedule, an official cheer zone, and post race activities. Registration is scheduled to open in April 2026. The event is presented by First National Bank and lists multiple community sponsors and partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km

10k

5 km