Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K
in United States at ADM Administration Building-
5K Run/Walk
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Kids Fun Run
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Volunteer
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Donation To The Adel Community Visioning Kinnick To Raccoon Improvement Project
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Event Details |
Join us August 11th, 2018 at 8:00 AM for an electrifying race and family friendly street festival.
The race takes place on the scenic brick streets in Adel along the parade route in front of hundreds of spectators. It is exciting to watch the streets come alive as the community celebrates a small town Iowa festival.
After the Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K run, stick around for one of Iowa’s largest parades. Then, head to Adel’s town square for free delicious Deardorf Sweet Corn. The festival is complete with fantastic food vendors and live entertainment for the entire family.
On-site registration – August 10th and 11th -- $35.00, Cash or check only.
- Race starts at 8:00 am
- Parade starts at 9:30 am
- Free sweet corn at 11:00 am
Strollers and Wheelchairs are permitted on the course, dogs are allowed for medical reasons only.
No Refunds, no transfers.
Timing is done by True Timing.
Limited parking in town.
Transportation will be provided from the ADM High School to the race location starting at 7am.
ADM High School
801 Nile Kinnick Drive South (Highway 169)
Adel, Iowa 50003
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Packet Pickup |
Friday: 4 PM to 6:30 PM ADM administration building, 11th and Court Street
Saturday 6 AM to 7:30AM, ADM administration building 11th and Court Street
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Kids Fun Run |
We will offer the Kid’s Fun Run. The race will take place at 7:45 am just before the 5K at 8:00am, and will take place at the start/finish line.
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Course Map |
The race takes place on the scenic brick streets in Adel along the parade route in front of hundreds of spectators. It is exciting to watch the streets come alive as the community celebrates a small-town Iowa festival.

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Awards |
1st-3rd overall in both men’s and women’s categories. In addition, awards for top 2 men and top 2 women runners in each of the following age groups:
- 14 and under
- 15-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60+
Costume Contest for best dressed Sweet corned outfit (open to 5K and Kid fun run participants).
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Benefitting |
The funds collected will go to the Adel Community Visioning Kinnick to Raccoon: *A RRVT *Corridor Improvement Project.
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Questions? |
For event related questions please click on the "Contact the Organizers" button on the left-hand side of this page.
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