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O'Round the Loch Run

Name: O'Round the Loch Run
Start: 2026-03-14
End: 2026-03-14
Location: Emmetsburg, Iowa

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Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States

calendar_today 14 Mar, 2026

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About the Event

Kick off your running season with a true Iowa tradition at the 46th Annual O'Round the Loch Run on March 14, 2026, a festive event held in conjunction with Emmetsburg's vibrant St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Starting at Iowa Lakes Community College, choose your perfect distance: a 1.7-mile Fun Run, a 5K, a 10K, or a challenging Half-Marathon+ (13.6 miles) around the scenic Five Island Lake. Whether you're chasing a personal record or just running for the joy of it, this long-standing community race welcomes participants of all levels to celebrate fitness and Irish spirit.

With flat pricing across all distances until race week, it's an accessible and rewarding way to join the local festivities and shake off the winter miles. Register early to secure your spot and avoid the last-minute price increase, then enjoy being part of a 46-year legacy that blends healthy competition with small-town charm. Lace up for a memorable morning where every step is part of a beloved Emmetsburg tradition.

Races Offered

10K

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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08:30

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$39.44

5K

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$39.44

Fun Run

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 1mi

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$39.44

Half-Marathon

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 21km

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$39.44

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Emmetsburg.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -2.3° / 9.2°

wb_sunny -8.1° / 3.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 17.3 /

water_drop 64.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -2.3° / 9.2°

wb_sunny -8.1° / 3.7°

air 17.3 km/h

water_drop 64.0%

About Emmetsburg

Emmetsburg is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,706 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Palo Alto County. Emmetsburg is located around the southern bay of Five Island Lake.