Run for the Cob

Run For The Cob: August 7, 2021

Start off the Saturday of Sweet Corn Days with an event that is fun for the whole family!  Run for the Cob is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.   Thank you for your support!  In order to encourage families, businesses, class reunions, etc. to join together as a team in the fight against Cancer, the largest overall team will win a $50 gift card to Woody’s Pizza. 

Start Times

8:00 AM:     1 Mile Fun Run / Walk
8:15 AM:     10K Race
8:30 AM:     5K Race

Registration and Check-in

Packet pick-up and late registration for all participants, in all races, will take place on Friday, August 6 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Southeast Corner of the Courthouse square (7th Street & 1st Avenue North).

If needed, you may pick up your packet on Saturday morning, before 8:00 am at the race start.

Race Cost

Standard Registration (Thru July 30)
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk:   $15.00
10K Race:                      $25.00
5K Race:                        $25.00

Late Registration (July 31 thru August 7)

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk:   $20.00
10K Race:                      $30.00
5K Race:                        $30.00

*Due to T-Shirt ordering deadline, T-Shirt sizes guaranteed only until July 18, so register early.  But t-shirts are guaranteed if pre-registered by July 30. 

*If you register after July 30, there will be a selection of T-Shirts available to Late and Same-Day Registrants on a first come - first serve basis

Course Information

Start and Finish:  All races start and end on the Southeast Corner of the Courthouse square (7th Street & 1st Avenue North).

Age Groups and Awards

Awards will be distributed at the finish line at 9:15 AM:

1 Mile:

All 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk Participants will receive a free ice cream cone coupon and participant ribbon!

5K and 10K

Divisions:  13 and under | 14-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60 and Over

Medals will be given to the top 2 in each age group for males and females, and the overall male and female winners of 5K & 10K will receive a gift bag, which include gift cards to either Central Perk or Don Jose’s.