Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K Run/Walk
Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K Run/Walk is a running race on August 8, 2026 in Adel, IA, with an entry fee of $37.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (16 days to go)
- Location
- 215 N 11th St, Adel, IA
- Price
- $37
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Adel Sweet Corn 5K run/walk is hosted the second Saturday in August and takes place in Adel along the parade route in front of hundreds of spectators. Join us for this challenging 5K around beautiful Adel.
Award Ceremony at 8:30AM at Start/Finish line. Medals are awarded for the top 3 finishes in both men's and women's categories. The top 2 men's and top 2 women's in age categories also receive medals.
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 +
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Winterset 1s, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Adel, IA
Population
6,259
as of 2023
City Elevation
956 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
16
Days to train
- Race
- Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- 215 N 11th St, Adel, IA
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Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K Run/Walk
Aug 8, 2026