Franklin Grove, Illinois · Saturday, September 5, 2026
The GristMill Grind is a 5k and 10k event held on Saturday, September 5, 2026. It is located in Franklin Grove, Illinois.
Bib/Swag Pick-up
Friday 4:00-6:00PM
Saturday Race Day 7:00-7:45AM
Team Registration
Teams of 4 receive a $5 discount/refund per person (ONLY applies to adults - refund applied after the 4th team member has registered)
Grab 3 or more of your friends and make a team. Fastest 3 teams win a trophy!
Bag / Key Check
There will be a bag check in for race participants. You will find this inside the Red Barn. NAMI Sauk Area is NOT responsible for any items checked.
Pets & Strollers
Pets are not allowed on the race course during the race and warm-ups of the NAMI Sauk Area 5K. Strollers are allowed with walkers in the race. Please allow the runners to lead the pack, followed by walkers, followed by walkers with strollers.
Food Tent
A boxed lunch will be provided along with water to all participants. The food will be prepared and wrapped by a licensed restaurant kitchen.
Weather Plan
If there is severe weather during the race, please seek shelter in one of the pavilions in Sinnissippi Park or the Red Barn and Hoover Park. If the race needs to be cancelled due to weather, it will be posted on the Facebook page (NAMI Sauk Area 5K) and an e-mail will be sent out to all registered participants.
This is a 5K Run/Walk that starts on the track at Amboy High School. It serpentines past the Elementary School, the old Jr. High School through the Sports Park and concludes in front of the historic train depot. This is a USATF Certified Course. The course itself is relatively flat and allows for fast race times. This is one of three events sponsored by the Amboy Education Foundation. Our singular goal is to provide resources to the Amboy School District to aid teachers and students.
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.
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