Kids' Fun Runs
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1 Mile Fun Run – All ages (8:00 a.m.)
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¼ Mile Kids Run – 8 and under (8:30 a.m.)
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50-Yard Dash – 4 and under (8:30 a.m.)
5K Walk/Run – All Ages (9:00 a.m.)
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5K course starts at World Headquarters East Office Building entrance
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Chip timing for 5K run/walk
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Water station on 5K course
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Awards are announced at ~9:45 a.m.
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All 5K & 1 Mile participants will receive a quality long-sleeved T-shirt
Awards Presented To:
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Top Overall Male and Female
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Top Male and Female John Deere Employee (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
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Top Male and Female Non John Deere Employee (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
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Finishers medal to all John Deere 5K participants
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Finishers medal to all participants in 1 Mile Fun Run, 1/4 Mile Kids Run & 50-Yard Dash
Packet Pickup Information
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Location: Deere & Company World Headquarters Main Entrance – East Office Building Display Floor
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Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Friday, October 2, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Timing Chips (5K only)
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Exciting news! This year, we're partnering with Nonstop Race Management to bring you top-notch race timing
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Timing chips will be attached to your race bib
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Will not need to do race day chip pick up or return
Parking
Entering from John Deere Road, parking is available at the East Office Building parking lot
Please use caution when entering and exiting
Road Closures
The road closures are necessary to ensure the safety of our participants. Please plan to arrive early.
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7:50-8:15 a.m. – Main entrance and East entrance closed (1 Mile Fun Run)
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8:30-8:40 a.m. – East entrance closed (1/4 mile Fun Run)
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8:50 a.m. – All entrances closed (5K Walk/Run)
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9:20 a.m. – East entrance ONLY will re-open (or when road by MTIC is clear)
2026 Long-Sleeved T-Shirt
See this year's shirt at the top right of the page
*John Deere 5K shirts are in alignment with John Deere Brand Management requirements for John Deere promotional merchandise. Custom John Deere shirt designs for events such as the John Deere 5K are no longer approved.
Race Course Maps
