2026 DeKalb Aruna Run

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• Cogs Run 5K [runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 30, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  We hope you will join us for the annual Cogs Run 5K!

  Pickup will take place on race morning from 7:00AM-8:15AM.

  18.5 km from DeKalb
  980 Park Avenue, DeKalb County, Illinois, 60135, United States
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  3.1 Miles 5k Run

• CASA Color Run [casadekalb.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  CASA is hosting its 5th annual Color Run event on June 6, 2026! Bring your family and friends to this fun, family-friendly event at Sycamore Middle School (no pets, please). Walk, jog or sprint -...

  CASA is hosting its 5th annual Color Run event on June 6, 2026! Bring your family and friends to this fun, family-friendly event at Sycamore Middle School (no pets, please). Walk, jog or sprint - anything is fine so long as you have fun! There will be a post-race celebration with music, snacks and water. All proceeds from the event support CASA DeKalb County's advocacy of children from DeKalb County who have experienced abuse and neglect.

  Registration fee is $30 for ages 13+ and includes a t-shirt and color packet and $20 for ages 5-12 and includes a t-shirt and color packet. Children 4 and under are free but should still be registered. An add-on t-shirt can be purchased (size youth small) for children 4 and under for $10 each.

  Register online through June 6 at 7:45 am. In-person race-day registration opens at 7:00 am and closes at 7:45 am. T-shirts are not guaranteed for anyone registered after May 25.

  Packet pickup is at 308 W State St, Sycamore, IL 60178 on June 5 from 3-6 pm. Please use the Somonauk Street entrance. Packet pickup also available on June 6 from 7:00-7:45 am at Sycamore Middle School.

  6.4 km from DeKalb
  Sycamore, Illinois, 60178, United States
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  3.1 Miles Run Walk

• Run the Rails [runtherails.com] [Register at raceroster.com]

  Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 7:15 AM

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  Run the Rails - Elburn, IL

  Presented by Elburn Parks Commission

  4-MILE RUN 7-MILE RUN 1-MILE FUN RUN

  Run the Rails is a fun race experience benefiting the Elburn Parks Commission on Saturday, August...

  Run the Rails - Elburn, IL

  Presented by Elburn Parks Commission

  4-MILE RUN 7-MILE RUN 1-MILE FUN RUN

  Run the Rails is a fun race experience benefiting the Elburn Parks Commission on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026.

  We will host a 1-mile fun run/walk, a 4-mile run and a 7-mile run. All races start and finish at Prairie Park (3rd and North Street near the library), Elburn, IL.

  Unique to our event is a 1 mile fun run, 4 mile run and 7 mile run. Courses cross the Union Pacific West rail line via the Anderson Road bridge, offering a stunning view of Elburn and the surrounding countryside.

  IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE A TANK TOP AT PACKET PICKUP - YOU MUST REGISTER BY AUGUST 11 AND CHOOSE THE OPTION.

  Racerbacks/Tanks for 2026 are below. Register by August 11th to guarantee one.

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  We are always looking for sponsors. If you would like to sponsor the race click here.

  23.8 km from DeKalb
  Prairie Park, East North Street & 3rd Street, Elburn, Illinois, United States
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  Run

• Run the Rails Sponsorship [raceroster.com]

  Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 7:15 AM

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  Run the Rails - Elburn, IL

  2026 Sponsorship

  Presented by Elburn Parks Commission

  4-MILE RUN 7-MILE RUN 1-MILE FUN RUN

  Running the Rails is not just a great way to stay active, but also a wonderful...

  Run the Rails - Elburn, IL

  2026 Sponsorship

  Presented by Elburn Parks Commission

  4-MILE RUN 7-MILE RUN 1-MILE FUN RUN

  Running the Rails is not just a great way to stay active, but also a wonderful opportunity to advertise your business!

  We offer many different opportunities for businesses to sponsor our event while also getting their image out in the community including banners that line our start and finish areas, our race T-Shirts, and even filling up to 1/3 of the race course with your business name and logo.

  If you would like to send a check instead please see form here. Checks should be written to the Village of Elburn and in the memo sponsorship funds for the Run the Rails race.

  23.8 km from DeKalb
  Prairie Park, East North Street & 3rd Street, Elburn, Illinois, United States
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• DeKalb Corn Classic [dekalbcornclassic.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sun, Sep 27, 2026 at 8:15 AM

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  DeKalb Corn Classic 10K & 5K

  We are looking forward to September 28, 2025!

  ​Beginning and ending in Downtown DeKalb, the route will take runners through historical neighborhoods, along the Kishwaukee...

  DeKalb Corn Classic 10K & 5K

  We are looking forward to September 28, 2025!

  ​Beginning and ending in Downtown DeKalb, the route will take runners through historical neighborhoods, along the Kishwaukee River via Prairie Park, through NIU's campus and Huskie Stadium and ending in Van Buer Plaza with a Post Race Celebration! On Course Entertainment includes the Huskie Marching Band, NIU Jazz Band and Steelband!

  Our roots run strong and we look forward to gathering for the 45th DeKalb Corn Classic!

  Running Forward Together – Always.

  #DeKalbCornClassic #RunForwardTogether

  625 m from DeKalb
  DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States
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  5k 10k Run