Date: Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Time: 5K Run begins at 8 a.m.

Location: Adel, Iowa. The race starts at Adel-Desoto-Minburn High School, winds through the streets and city park of Adel, and hits the bike trail before finishing at the Adel Middle School. For those looking to run a fast time, the course is relatively flat and, with the crowd awaiting you at the finish, it is a perfect setting for a personal record.

Registration: Register online at by clicking here. Registrations received by August 4 are guaranteed t-shirts at packet pickup. Please do not mail after August 4. Those entering the race at packet pickup will receive t-shirts following the race, while supplies last.

Fees:

  • $15 before August 4, 2008.
  • $20 after August 4. No refunds.
  • $25 for day-of-event entry on August 9.

Packet Pickup: Friday, August 8 at Northwest Bank, corner of University and West Lakes Parkway in West Des Moines 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. or Saturday, August 11 at the Race Site 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Commemorative T-Shirt: Each entrant will receive a 2007 Sweet Corn Festival 5K t-shirt.

Awards Age Divisions: Male & Female 5K

  • 14 and under
  • 15-18
  • 19-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60 and over

Refreshments: Enjoy great post-race beverages and food!

Race Map: