Schedule and packet pickup
Race Day Schedule
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Richardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K with Family 1 Mile Adventure Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Spring Grove, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From Free
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Oct 18, 20268:00 AM | $49.99 | – |
| 10K Run - Extended Online Registration | 10K | Oct 18, 20268:00 AM | $49.99 | – |
| 5K Through The Farm | 5K | Oct 18, 20268:00 AM | $42.99 | – |
| 5K Through The Farm - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Oct 18, 20268:00 AM | $42.99 | – |
| Kids 100 Meter Maze Dash | Kids | Oct 18, 20268:10 AM | Free | – |
| Corn Maze 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:00 AM | $42.99 | 2,000 |
| Corn Maze 5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:00 AM | $42.99 | – |
| Corn Maze 5K Run/Walk (Untimed) | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:00 AM | $42.99 | – |
| Corn Maze 5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:00 AM | $42.99 | – |
| Family 1 Mile Adventure Run | 1 Mile | Oct 18, 20269:00 AM | $19.99 | – |
| Kid's Division 5K Fun Run (Untimed) | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:00 AM | $12.99 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Run: $49.99 until Oct 15.
- 10K Run - Extended Online Registration: $49.99 until Oct 18.
- 5K Through The Farm: $42.99 until Oct 15.
- 5K Through The Farm - Extended Online Registration: $42.99 until Oct 18.
Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $49.99, entry is about 19 percent above a typical 10K in Illinois, which costs $42 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Illinois runs 1:03:01, about 10:08 a mile, based on 51 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:07:48 and men in 57:32.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:07 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 840 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
909 English Prairie Rd., Spring Grove, IL 60081
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 18 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 72°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Richardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K with Family 1 Mile Adventure Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pick Up
Pre-race packet pick-up details can be found here https://allcommunityevents.com/cornmaze5k.
Race details
- Where
- 909 English Prairie Rd., Spring Grove, IL 60081Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 840 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex Event Shirt; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 18, 2026), 2025 (Oct 19, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024), 2023 (Oct 29, 2023), 2022 (Oct 16, 2022), 2021 (Oct 10, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Richardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K with Family 1 Mile Adventure Run?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $49.99, entry is about 19 percent above a typical 10K in Illinois, which costs $42 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 909 English Prairie Rd., Spring Grove, IL 60081.
From the organizers
Richardson Farm Fall 5K & 10K with Family 1 Mile Adventure Run - 10/18/2026
Spring Grove, IL
Run or walk a 5K entirely through the World's Largest Corn Maze or families can run the 1 Mile Adventure Run. Definitely an a-maze-ing experience that is so corny, it's crazy. Weave through hundreds of turns on the clearly marked course as fast as you can.
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