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) This year: $10 per runner donated to: Chatham Chargers (Special Olympics team) Chatham Library (Children’s Area & Backyard)  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