Sweetcorn 5K Classic

🌽 Race Overview

This classic 5K is a memorial race in honor of Bill Orr, the original creator and director of our Sweetcorn Festival 5K. The Sweetcorn race began in 1978 as a 10K race and was shortened to 5K in 1982.

🏙️ Course Details

• Start Location: This year's course will start in the heart of downtown Hoopeston, across the street from the historic Willdon Building.
• Course Features: You will run through the mostly shaded neighborhoods of our modest town.
• Community Support: Along the way, you will be encouraged and cheered on by locals. Some who have watched this race as spectators for more than a decade!
• Post-Race Events: The conclusion of the Sweetcorn 5K Classic begins a bustling and eventful Saturday, including the Sweetcorn Parade at 10am, the Sweetcorn Festival, and an abundance of events and entertainment throughout the day.

🏅 Awards

• 5K Awards: Overall male and female winners of 5K receive a Race Champion Title belt and a Body n' Sole gift certificate. Age division awards consist of plaques 3 deep in each division.
• 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Awards: First place winner will receive a Race Champion Title belt. The next 9 finishers receive custom medallions. Non-enscribed medals for all other participants.
• Little Corn Eaters Run For Fun: A short distance run for children 6 years and younger!

🕒 Race Day Information

• Registration Time: 6:30 A.M. to 7:30 A.M. at the Downtown City Lot, 209 S. Market St. Hoopeston, IL
• 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: Begins at 7:30 A.M.
• 5K Race: Begins at 8 A.M.
• Little Corn Eaters Run for Fun: Begins at the conclusion of the 5K Race, approximately at 8:45 A.M.
• Awards Presentation: Approximately at 9 A.M.

📝 Event Link

For further information and registration, visit: Sweetcorn 5K Classic