
From the Organizer
Race Morning Schedule:
Check in by 7:30AM
10K starts at 8:00AM
5K starts at 8:15AM
Course: 10,000 Meters (6.2 miles) on brick and hard surfaces through and north of Arcola. Finish downtown Arcola. 5,000 meters (3.1 miles), all in town. Police escort; aid stations; split times. To ensure the safety of all runners and walkers:
Bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, leashed or unleashed animals will not be allowed on race course. Baby joggers or strollers are allowed for walkers only and must begin behind walkers.
Events
Weather
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
80°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tuscola, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
2,867
as of 2023
Elevation
673 ft
Nearest Airport
CMI
University of Illinois Willard Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 107 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Arcola Broom Corn Festival Races, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
96
Days to train
Coming Up
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17 miles away
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15 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Arcola Broom Corn Festival Races
Sep 12, 2026