Beginning and ending in Downtown DeKalb, the route will take runners through historical neighborhoods, along the Kishwaukee River via Prairie Park, through NIU’s campus and Huskie Stadium and ending in Van Buer Plaza with a Post Race Celebration! On Course Entertainment includes the Huskie Marching Band, NIU Jazz Band and Steelband!

Our roots run strong and we look forward to gathering safely on September 25th for the 42nd DeKalb Corn Classic!

Stuck around afterward for the annual Taste of DeKalb (10am-4pm), accompanied by some of DeKalb’s best restaurants, food trucks, and adult beverages.

Live music lineups TBD