2026 Chatham Sweetcorn Shuck n' Run 5K

🌽 Chatham Sweetcorn Shuck n’ Run 5K

📅 Date: Saturday, July 18
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Chatham Community Park (start & finish)

Kick off the day at the Sweetcorn Festival with a fun, energizing 5K that supports local causes!

❤️ Giving Back

Last year: $6,000 raised for the Backyard at the Library (in honor of Bradley Lund)

  For every runner, $10 will be donated and split between two incredible Chatham organizations—supporting programs that make a real difference right here in our community.

⭐ Chatham Chargers (Special Olympics Team)
The Chargers represent the heart and spirit of Chatham, competing in 8 different sports—including their newest addition, cornhole! 
Their basketball team recently brought home a state championship, and our community is proud to celebrate so many gold medal athletes. 🏅
The Chatham Jaycees are honored to support these athletes by hosting meals during regional events each fall and spring. Donations from this race will help provide equipment and uniforms so these athletes can continue to thrive.

📚 Chatham Library
A true community hub, the library offers something for everyone—from study rooms and borrowable equipment to events for all ages.
The children’s area is always buzzing with activity, including the summer reading program, LEGO events, and story time.
This past fall also marks the exciting ribbon cutting for the long-awaited “Backyard at the Library”—a space that will bring even more opportunities for connection and learning. 🌳

By participating  in the race, you're not just running—you’re giving back to programs that uplift, support, and bring our community together.

🎽 Packet Pick-Up

Friday (July 17): 6:30 PM at Chatham Community Park during the festival
Race Day: Before the race starts

🏅 Swag & Awards

👕 T-shirts (while supplies last)
🏅 Finisher medals for all participants
🏆 Awards at 9am after the race. Awards for the top male and female finishers in each age division: 11 and under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and up

👉 Register by July 5 to guarantee a shirt and finisher medal.

🌟 Why It Matters

Sweet Corn Festival mission, led by the Chatham Jaycees, a volunteer-driven organization funding programs like:

Clothes for Kids (provided winter essentials to 65 children in 2024)
School support (nurses’ supplies, team/event sponsorships,)
Community partnerships with schools, churches, and local groups