About This Race

The DeKalb Corn Classic is a race in Northern Illinois beginning and ending in Downtown DeKalb. The route takes runners through historical neighborhoods, along the Kishwaukee River via Prairie Park, through NIU's campus and Huskie Stadium, ending in Van Buer Plaza with a Post Race Celebration. On course entertainment includes the Black Tie Jazz Trio, NIU's Huskie Marching Band, Banda, and Steelband.

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Mixed surface
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10K, 5K: T-Shirt

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