Tall Corn Festival 5K & 1 Mile
Tall Corn Festival 5K & 1 Mile is a running race on August 8, 2026 in Rossville, KS, featuring the 1 Mile and 5K distances, with entry fees from $10 to $25.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (40 days to go)
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $10–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Rossville Community Foundation is excited to begin hosting the annual 5K on Saturday morning of the Tall Corn Festival, a race that has been a key component of the festival for several generations. We hope to bring a new wave of excitement and participation to this historic 5K while hanging on to the iconic route and corn-themed fun.
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
89°
Typical Low
67°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Topeka - Nws, 18 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rossville, KS
City Elevation
928 ft
Nearest Airport
MHK
Manhattan Regional Airport · 38 mi
Major Hub
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 67 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Waiting For?
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40
Days to train
- Race
- Tall Corn Festival 5K & 1 Mile
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Tall Corn Festival 5K & 1 Mile
Aug 8, 2026