Candy Corn 5K
Candy Corn 5K is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Carmi, IL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Location
- 504 Bohleber Drive, Carmi, IL
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Candy Corn 5K
All proceeds benefit the Guardian Center, Inc. - a non-profit organization committed to the protection and healing of physically and sexually abused children and their families.
Location: Race begins and ends at the First Christian Church (504 Bohleber Dr.)
Date and Time: Race Day is Sat. Oct. 11th. Registration is from 7am-8am on race day. The 5K will begin at 8:00am
T-shirts: Guaranteed for all early paid entries by September 19th
Entry Fee: $30 for all entries
Awards: Awards will be given to the top three in each age group immediately following race. Awards ceremony and hospitality tent will be at First Christian Church.
Registration: Please complete paper entry form or online entry form.
Parking: Parking is available at the church parking lot.
Sign up now to reserve your shirt.
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
73°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carmi 3.
Host City
About Carmi, IL
Population
4,879
as of 2023
City Elevation
381 ft
Nearest Airport
EVV
Evansville Regional Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 128 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Candy Corn 5K
Oct 10, 2026