Candy Corn 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Carmi, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Corn 5k Run | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 8.
Online registration closes Oct 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Illinois runs 35:55, about 11:34 a mile, based on 426 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:13 and men in 31:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:55 AM, and the Candy Corn 5k Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 400 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
504 Bohleber Drive, Carmi, IL 62821
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results for Candy Corn 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Candy Corn 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 20:59 or better, the top quarter in 23:16, and half the field in 28:05; the last tenth came in after 49:25.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:04 | 19:51 |
| 20-29 | 43:55 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 28:49 | 21:55 |
| 40-49 | 34:06 | 23:49 |
| 50-59 | 48:52 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 36 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Candy Corn 5K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 76 to 103 finishers, and the median time dropped from 28:19 to 28:05.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 103 (+21%) | 28:05 | under 20:59 | 15:32 |
| 2024 | 85 (+70%) | 27:04 | under 21:42 | 16:28 |
| 2023 | 50 (-11%) | 29:42 | under 21:17 | 17:00 |
| 2022 | 56 (-26%) | 30:34 | under 22:29 | 17:03 |
| 2021 | 76 | 28:19 | under 21:02 | 19:39 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Illinois 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 23:16, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here run 18 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 504 Bohleber Drive, Carmi, IL 62821Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 400 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2021 (Oct 9, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Candy Corn 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 103 runners finished the Candy Corn 5k Run; the median finish was 28:05 and the winner ran 15:32.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 23:16, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here run 18 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 504 Bohleber Drive, Carmi, IL 62821.
From the organizers
Candy Corn 5K
All proceeds benefit the Guardian Center, Inc. - a non-profit organization committed to the protection and healing of physically and sexually abused children and their families.
Location: Race begins and ends at the First Christian Church (504 Bohleber Dr.)
Date and Time: Race Day is Sat. Oct. 11th. Registration is from 7am-8am on race day. The 5K will begin at 8:00am
T-shirts: Guaranteed for all early paid entries by September 19th
Entry Fee: $30 for all entries
Awards: Awards will be given to the top three in each age group immediately following race. Awards ceremony and hospitality tent will be at First Christian Church.
Registration: Please complete paper entry form or online entry form.