Cogs Run 5K

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.

Four 1/4 mile laps, runners drink a 12 once beer before each lap, (drink, run, drink, run, drink, run, drink, run). Must drink beer provided by event. Heats of no more than 16 participants will start every 30 minutes. Event benefits The Huntley Historical Society. RAIN OR SHINE!

Packet Pickup: Saturday, July 25th, starts at 1 PM.

The Beer Mile will Start with the first Relay Team Heat at 2 pm, second heat at 2:30 pm, signup for a heat when you check in.

The Individual Beer Mile Heats will be 3 pm and 3:30 pm, signup for a heat when you check in..

Registration Prices after July 20: $75 for Beer Mile, $55 for Relay.

*If you sign up after July 7, we cannot guarantee you will get a t-shirt, we will do our best to get you one in the correct size *

Relay Teams: 4 members per team, 1 beer and 1 lap per team member!

Course Records: Male: Ian Hussung - 6:35 - 2025

Daniel Richert 6:46 - 2024

Kris Pugawko - 7:08 - 2024

Female: Courtney Ofenloch - 10:02 - 2025

Savannah Henn - 12:38 - 2024

Savannah Henn - 13:27 - 2023

Relay Team: Malort Milers - 5:23 - 2025

Vomit Comets - 5:44 - 2025

Lager Heads - 5:46 - 2025

Photo Credits: Jenny Thorsen

Registration Includes: T-Shirt, Custom Bib, Beer Glass, Finishers Medal, Chip Timing, Pictures

*If you sign up after July 7, we cannot guarantee you will get a t-shirt, we will do our best to get you one in the correct size

Food Trucks on site from 11am to 8 pm - Live Music from 6 PM to 8 PM Bring the family and a lawn chair, hang out and have fun!

Raffles!

MUST BE 21 Years of age on Event Date to Participate in the beer mile.

Packet Pickup: Saturday, July 25th starts at 1 PM

Beer Mile will be held RAIN OR SHINE! We will make every attempt to hold the event. If it is raining prior to the start time, Packet Pickup will be held inside the Sew Hop'd Brewery. We will wait out rain until it is safe to hold the event. We will not reschedule the event. We my cancel the event if heavy rain is predicted all afternoon. This event is a fundraiser so no refunds will be issued.

Course: A quarter mile loop on a paved parking lot.

Awards: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female, Age Group Awards, Male and Female DFL (Dead Freaking Last) Beer Mile, Top 3 Relay Teams and DFL

Voted OCR Buddy People's Choice Award winner for the World's Best Small Obstacle Race Series, Highlander Assault Obstacle Race, our Classic obstacle course race features an open 5k and 15k option, as well as, an 5k competitive (elite) and 15k endurance heat. From beginner to pro, we have you covered. Our Scottish Highlander themed race comes complete with your classic obstacle race staples, from technical monkey bar style rigs to atlas stone carries. Highlander also, adds a twist of the old world including challenges, such as archery, to caber carries. Come join us, you won't regret it!

SPECTATORS FEE $10 ON-SITE (3 & UNDER FREE)

FREE PARKING

You can also join us for our night version, Dark Ages Night Obstacle Race. Traverse our 5k torch lit night OCR with illuminated obstacles, bonfires and more, and yes there is a competitive heat!

For those who enjoy a fright, Highlander Assault LLC also offers an immersive 5k Haunted Highlander Trail Run, which is packed full of live haunted actors, animatronics, and Halloween themed scenes. This run does not have a competitive option, but trust us you wont want to miss this one!

All three race events, those who finish will receive a courtesy race medal and t-shirt.

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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