2025 Chatham 50th Sweetcorn Festival 5K
- Date Sat 19th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Chatham, Illinois
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the celebration at the 2025 Chatham 50th Sweetcorn Festival 5K on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, at Chatham Community Park in Sangamon! This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 AM, offering participants a fantastic chance to work up an appetite for the festival’s delicious offerings. The 5K race will take you on a scenic course that starts and finishes at the park, making it the perfect way to embrace the summer spirit and enjoy the community vibe.
Don’t miss the chance to register by July 5th to ensure you receive your official race T-shirt and a finisher medal upon crossing the finish line! Awards will be presented to the top two male and female finishers across four age divisions: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-35, and 36 & up. With a history spanning 50 years, the Chatham Sweetcorn Festival is not only a beloved local tradition but also a key fundraiser for community initiatives such as the Clothes for Kids Program. Come for the race, stay for the festivities, and be part of this milestone celebration that embodies the spirit of community and service!
Don’t miss the chance to register by July 5th to ensure you receive your official race T-shirt and a finisher medal upon crossing the finish line! Awards will be presented to the top two male and female finishers across four age divisions: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-35, and 36 & up. With a history spanning 50 years, the Chatham Sweetcorn Festival is not only a beloved local tradition but also a key fundraiser for community initiatives such as the Clothes for Kids Program. Come for the race, stay for the festivities, and be part of this milestone celebration that embodies the spirit of community and service!
Organiser's Description
Chatham Sweetcorn Festival 5K Saturday, July 19th at 8:00 AM
Chatham Community Park
Kick off your day at the Chatham Sweetcorn Festival with an energizing 5K! Work up an appetite as you run a course starting and finishing at Chatham Community Park.
Packet Pick-Up:
Friday, July 18th at 6:30 PM During the festival in South Park
Race Day Morning Before the start
Swag & Awards:
Shirts are available while supplies last!
Finisher medals for everyone who crosses the finish line.
Awards for the top 2 male and female finishers in four age divisions:
13 & under, 14-19, 20-35 and 36& up.
REGISTER BY JULY 5TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR OFFICIAL RACE T-SHIRT AND FINISHER MEDAL!
**WHY PARTICIPATE IN THE SWEETCORN ACTIVITIES
The Chatham Jaycees extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support of our
organization and for celebrating 50 years of the Chatham Jaycees Sweet Corn Festival with us!
From our first festival in 1973 to our milestone 50th festival in 2025, our community has stood
beside us, making this event a beloved summer tradition in the Village of Chatham. What began
as a small, one-block celebration near the Village Square has grown into a full-scale event
encompassing all of Community Parknone of which would be possible without the incredible
support of our sponsors, vendors, attendees, and friends.
Over the years, the Sweet Corn Festival has become the primary source of funding for the
Jaycees community initiatives. One of the most impactful programs made possible by SCF is
the annual Clothes for Kids Program. In partnership with St. Johns Lutheran Church of
Chatham, Meijer, and the Ball-Chatham School District, we organize an annual shopping trip
to provide children in need with new winter clothing. Each child is paired with a volunteer from
the Jaycees, St. Johns Lutheran Church, or the local community, ensuring they receive boots,
coats, hats, gloves, and other essentialswhile also allowing them to select their own styles. In
2024 alone, the Clothes for Kids program provided new wardrobes for 65 children, restocked
emergency clothing supplies for three school nurses, and distributed essential self-care
items to children and school staff.
The Chatham Jaycees are a 100% volunteer-driven organization, and SCF is no exception. Each
year, our club grows in number as community members and like-minded organizations come
together to make the "Worlds Greatest Festival in the World" a reality. For decades, SCF has
been supported by the Chatham Chamber of Commerce, local Scout troops, the Civil Air
Patrol, Chatham Police, Chatham Fire, the Village of Chatham, St. Johns Lutheran
Church, the Chatham Library, multiple youth sports teams, Glenwood High School
Football, the Chatham American Legion and VFW, numerous school groups, and countless
volunteers.
At the heart of the Chatham Jaycees is our belief that "service to humanity is the best work of
life." Everything we accomplish and give back to the community is a direct result of youour
supporters, partners, and friends.
We are eternally grateful for your support and look forward to another unforgettable Chatham
Jaycees Sweet Corn Festivalthe summer weekend where everyone is a Chatham Jaycee!
With gratitude,
The Chatham Jaycees
Chatham Community Park
Kick off your day at the Chatham Sweetcorn Festival with an energizing 5K! Work up an appetite as you run a course starting and finishing at Chatham Community Park.
Packet Pick-Up:
Friday, July 18th at 6:30 PM During the festival in South Park
Race Day Morning Before the start
Swag & Awards:
Shirts are available while supplies last!
Finisher medals for everyone who crosses the finish line.
Awards for the top 2 male and female finishers in four age divisions:
13 & under, 14-19, 20-35 and 36& up.
REGISTER BY JULY 5TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR OFFICIAL RACE T-SHIRT AND FINISHER MEDAL!
**WHY PARTICIPATE IN THE SWEETCORN ACTIVITIES
The Chatham Jaycees extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support of our
organization and for celebrating 50 years of the Chatham Jaycees Sweet Corn Festival with us!
From our first festival in 1973 to our milestone 50th festival in 2025, our community has stood
beside us, making this event a beloved summer tradition in the Village of Chatham. What began
as a small, one-block celebration near the Village Square has grown into a full-scale event
encompassing all of Community Parknone of which would be possible without the incredible
support of our sponsors, vendors, attendees, and friends.
Over the years, the Sweet Corn Festival has become the primary source of funding for the
Jaycees community initiatives. One of the most impactful programs made possible by SCF is
the annual Clothes for Kids Program. In partnership with St. Johns Lutheran Church of
Chatham, Meijer, and the Ball-Chatham School District, we organize an annual shopping trip
to provide children in need with new winter clothing. Each child is paired with a volunteer from
the Jaycees, St. Johns Lutheran Church, or the local community, ensuring they receive boots,
coats, hats, gloves, and other essentialswhile also allowing them to select their own styles. In
2024 alone, the Clothes for Kids program provided new wardrobes for 65 children, restocked
emergency clothing supplies for three school nurses, and distributed essential self-care
items to children and school staff.
The Chatham Jaycees are a 100% volunteer-driven organization, and SCF is no exception. Each
year, our club grows in number as community members and like-minded organizations come
together to make the "Worlds Greatest Festival in the World" a reality. For decades, SCF has
been supported by the Chatham Chamber of Commerce, local Scout troops, the Civil Air
Patrol, Chatham Police, Chatham Fire, the Village of Chatham, St. Johns Lutheran
Church, the Chatham Library, multiple youth sports teams, Glenwood High School
Football, the Chatham American Legion and VFW, numerous school groups, and countless
volunteers.
At the heart of the Chatham Jaycees is our belief that "service to humanity is the best work of
life." Everything we accomplish and give back to the community is a direct result of youour
supporters, partners, and friends.
We are eternally grateful for your support and look forward to another unforgettable Chatham
Jaycees Sweet Corn Festivalthe summer weekend where everyone is a Chatham Jaycee!
With gratitude,
The Chatham Jaycees
Races
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Chatham Jaycees Sweet Corn 5K Run / Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Short Sleeve Unisex Tech Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
Packet pickup will be Friday, July 18th from 6pm-7:30pm at the Sweetcorn Festival at Chatham Community Park. There will also be limited packet pick up the morning of the race at the park from 7am-7:45am. Proceeds go to fund projects for the Chatham Jaycees in the community.
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