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Cornell Days 5k

Name: Cornell Days 5k
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2026-09-12
Location: Cornell

Cornell, United States • 12 Sep 2026

Cornell Days 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

The Cornell Days 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk takes place at Clinton Keith Mills Memorial Park in Cornell, Illinois. The event is scheduled for 09/12/2026 and is organized as a family friendly running event with both a 5K distance and a 1 Mile fun run/walk.

The course is an out-and-back route that leaves the park and follows the county black top into the surrounding countryside. The route is described as suitable for first-time runners and for experienced racers seeking personal records. A breakfast cookout is planned after participants complete their races.

Registration opens 05/20/2026 at 17:30 and closes 09/11/2026 at 22:00. The registration fee listed for each event is $25.00. The event location address is Clinton Keith Mills Memorial Park, 504 Short Street, Cornell, IL 61319, United States.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5K run - 3.12 Miles
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - 1 Miles

United States Illinois Cornell

Race information

Registration Facebook

5 km

5k Run

1 Mile Fun Run/walk

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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