2026 Chatham Sweetcorn Shuck n' Run 5K
- Date Sat 18th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Chatham, Illinois
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2026 Chatham Sweetcorn Shuck n' Run 5K, taking place on Saturday, July 18, 2026! This exhilarating event kicks off at 8:00 AM at Chatham Community Park, right in the heart of Chatham, Sangamon. Join fellow runners in this spirited 5K as you dash through the festivities of the Sweetcorn Festival, all while supporting vital local causes. Last year, the event raised an impressive $6,000 for the Backyard at the Library, and this year, participants will contribute $10 per runner to benefit the Chatham Chargers (a Special Olympics team) and enhance the children's area at the Chatham Library.
Make sure to attend the packet pick-up on Friday, July 17 at 6:30 PM during the festival for your race essentials. Every participant will receive a T-shirt (while supplies last) and a finisher medal. Plus, stick around for the awards ceremony at 9 AM, where top male and female finishers from various age divisions will be recognized. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a fun, community-driven event that not only promotes health and fitness but also gives back to those
Make sure to attend the packet pick-up on Friday, July 17 at 6:30 PM during the festival for your race essentials. Every participant will receive a T-shirt (while supplies last) and a finisher medal. Plus, stick around for the awards ceremony at 9 AM, where top male and female finishers from various age divisions will be recognized. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a fun, community-driven event that not only promotes health and fitness but also gives back to those
Organiser's Description
Chatham Sweetcorn Shuck n Run 5K
Date: Saturday, July 18
alarm clock Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Chatham Community Park (start & finish)
Kick off the day at the Sweetcorn Festival with a fun, energizing 5K that supports local causes!
red heart Giving Back
Last year: $6,000 raised for the Backyard at the Library (in honor of Bradley Lund)
This year: $10 per runner donated to:
Chatham Chargers (Special Olympics team)
Chatham Library (Childrens Area & Backyard)
Packet Pick-Up
Friday (July 17): 6:30 PM at Chatham Community Park during the festival
Race Day: Before the race starts
Swag & Awards
T-shirts (while supplies last)
Finisher medals for all participants
Awards at 9am after the race. Awards for the top male and female finishers in each age division: 11 and under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and up
Register by July 5 to guarantee a shirt and finisher medal.
Why It Matters
Sweet Corn Festival mission, led by the Chatham Jaycees, a volunteer-driven organization funding programs like:
Clothes for Kids (provided winter essentials to 65 children in 2024)
School support (nurses supplies, team/event sponsorships,)
Community partnerships with schools, churches, and local groups
Date: Saturday, July 18
alarm clock Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Chatham Community Park (start & finish)
Kick off the day at the Sweetcorn Festival with a fun, energizing 5K that supports local causes!
red heart Giving Back
Last year: $6,000 raised for the Backyard at the Library (in honor of Bradley Lund)
This year: $10 per runner donated to:
Chatham Chargers (Special Olympics team)
Chatham Library (Childrens Area & Backyard)
Packet Pick-Up
Friday (July 17): 6:30 PM at Chatham Community Park during the festival
Race Day: Before the race starts
Swag & Awards
T-shirts (while supplies last)
Finisher medals for all participants
Awards at 9am after the race. Awards for the top male and female finishers in each age division: 11 and under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and up
Register by July 5 to guarantee a shirt and finisher medal.
Why It Matters
Sweet Corn Festival mission, led by the Chatham Jaycees, a volunteer-driven organization funding programs like:
Clothes for Kids (provided winter essentials to 65 children in 2024)
School support (nurses supplies, team/event sponsorships,)
Community partnerships with schools, churches, and local groups
Races
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Chatham Jaycees Sweetcorn Shuck N' Run 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Neon Pink Short Sleeve Unisex Tech Shirt
Sat 18th July 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 03 APRPacket pickup will be Friday, July 17th 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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700 S. Main Street, Chatham, 62629, IL, United States
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