Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K Run/Walk Logo

Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K Run/Walk

Past Event
Sat, Aug 8, 2026
Adel, IA
215 N 11th St

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2025

74–89°F

dry

2024

64–77°F

dry

2023

61–80°F

dry

2022

66–79°F

dry

2021

71–85°F

dry

2020

73–89°F

dry

2019

68–84°F

dry

2018

61–84°F

dry

2017

58–81°F

dry

2016

66–81°F

dry

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About this race

Event Overview

The Adel Sweet Corn 5K run/walk is hosted the second Saturday in August and takes place in Adel along the parade route in front of hundreds of spectators. Join us for this challenging 5K around beautiful Adel.

Award Ceremony

  • Time: Award Ceremony at 8:30AM at Start/Finish line.
  • Medals: Medals are awarded for the top 3 finishes in both men's and women's categories.
  • Age Categories: The top 2 men's and top 2 women's in age categories also receive medals.
  • Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 +.

Shirts Availability

Shirts are on a first-come first day basis. As of August 6, we have the following remaining:

  • Small Child: 2 remaining
  • Large Child: 14 remaining

Event Details

For more information and to register, visit the race page: Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K.

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