3 running and walking events in DeKalb, Illinois

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running and walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Walk A Mile In Their Shoes [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM

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  Since 2001, men, women, and their families around the world have joined award-winning Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®: The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence. There is...

  Since 2001, men, women, and their families around the world have joined award-winning Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®: The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence. There is an old saying: "You can't understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." To get people listening, learning, and talking, Walk a Mile in Their Shoes education Events organize around men literally walking one mile in women's high-heeled shoes. It's not easy walking in these shoes, but it's an experience around which a lot of education, self-reflection, and change happens. It's impressive to see such a visually stunning public statement of listening, learning, allyship, and commitment.

  1 Miles Walk

  1525 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States
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• 2026 DeKalb Aruna Run [arunaproject.com] [Register at raceroster.com]
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  Sat, May 02, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  2026 DeKalb Aruna Run

  May 2, 2026

  **Register by April 13th to guarantee t-shirt and size

  5k Run

  christ community church dekalb campus pride, Avenue, DeKalb, Illinois, United States
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• DeKalb Corn Classic [dekalbcornclassic.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  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

  5k 10k Run

  DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States
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