24Jul
Elveløpet 15k Run
Running
- Distance
- 15K
- Start time
- 07:30
- Entry fee
- $42.00
Nordic Fest Elveløpet
Decorah,
Iowa,
United States
263 days left
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Date
24 Jul, 2027
Races
3 distances
Entry fee
$8.00 – $42.00
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Website
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Nordic Fest Elveløpet
About the event
Nordic fest is an annual 3-day summer festival held in Decorah, Iowa that celebrates community and the area’s Scandinavian heritage. Started in 1967, Nordic fest is organized by a board of volunteers and offers food, activities and entertainment for the whole family.
The Elveløpet is held on the Saturday morning of Nordic Fest weekend. Hailed as Decorah’s “river run” race course along the Upper Iowa river and surrounding area. This family fun event highlights the natural beauty that Decorah has to offer.
Races offered
24Jul
Elveløpet 5k Run/walk
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 07:30
- Entry fee
- $32.00
24Jul
Elveløpet 5k Run/walk - 13 and Under
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 07:30
- Entry fee
- $8.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for July in Decorah.
Temperature17.4° / 27.2°
Feels like17.5° / 27.7°
Sunshine hours12h 0m
Rainfall4.0 mm
Snowfall—
Wind9.9 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity74.8%
Max UV indexVery High (8.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise05:41
Sunset20:42
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