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Date:
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location:
400 W Claiborne St
Decorah, Iowa
52101
United States
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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.

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  • Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run [friendsofyellowriverstateforest.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Fri, May 08, 2026 at 6:30 PM

    Description

    Friends of Yellow River State Forest will be holding their Seventh Annual 5K and 10K Trail Run/Walk and Half-marathon on May 8 and 9 the State Forest!

    Get yourself registered at:...

    Friends of Yellow River State Forest will be holding their Seventh Annual 5K and 10K Trail Run/Walk and Half-marathon on May 8 and 9 the State Forest!

    Get yourself registered at:

    https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/HarpersFerry/FriendsofYellowRiverStateForestTrailRunWalk

    **Must be registered by April 20 to receive a shirt.

    **Online registration closes at 11:59 on May 6, but walk-ins are welcome.

    Friday 5K: $35, race starts at 6:30 PM

    Saturday 5K: $35, race starts at 8:30 AM

    Saturday 10K: $45, race starts at 8 AM

    Saturday half-marathon: $55, race starts at 7:30 AM

    NOTES:

    ♦Check-in starts an hour before race time at YRSF Office 737 State Forest Road, Harpers Ferry, Iowa 52146

    ♦Prices will increase by $5 starting April 1

    Dirty Double Discount:

    Friday night run plus 5K on Saturday cost $65

    Friday night run plus 10K on Saturday cost $70

    Friday night run plus half-marathon on Saturday cost $75

    ♦Dirty Double participants also get one of our coveted hand-crafted race mugs!

    ♦Registration for the Dirty Double has changed some. You will select your race and then choose a second race from the drop-down menu. The same discounts are applied.

    All ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Children over the age of 12 must be registered. The Friday night 5K will be family-friendly, but it is on existing trails so strollers may be difficult. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are allowed.

    We have added a winner category this year! New this year, we will have a male and a female winner from each of these age divisions:

    1. 17 and under

    2. 18 - 49

    3. 50 and over

    Winners from each category will win one of our beautiful canvases of a picture from somewhere within YRSF taken by a local photographer. Prizes will be awarded for 1st - 3rd place winners.

    Races will be timed again this year!

    Due to the use of existing trails the distances are not exact.

    Are you interested in being a sponsor for this race? Sponsorship levels are as follows:

    Oak: $500 or more—you receive your logo on participants’ t-shirts, four race entries, and promotion on Facebook page

    Sapling: $300-$499—you receive your logo on participants’ t-shirts, two race entries, and promotion on Facebook page

    Acorn: $1-$299—you receive your logo on participants’ t-shirts and promotion on Facebook page

    Friends of Yellow River State Forest is a 501 c3, not-for-profit organization. The mission of the group is to enhance Yellow River State Forest for public use while protecting the integrity of the flora, fauna, soil and water. All funds raised by the Friends group are invested back into the state forest.

    43.3 km from Decorah
    729 State Forest Rd, Allamakee County, Iowa, 52146, United States
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    5k 10k 21k Run Trail Walk

  • Running with my Gnomies 5k [sgsyttendemai.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    Running with my Gnomies is put on by the Spring Grove Syttende Mai Non-Profit Committee. We want to provide an event that allows you to feel good about yourself while helping to raise money for a...

    Running with my Gnomies is put on by the Spring Grove Syttende Mai Non-Profit Committee. We want to provide an event that allows you to feel good about yourself while helping to raise money for a local cause.

    This event is fun for the whole family, not just seasoned athletes. Bring your family and friends and run or WALK through beautiful Spring Grove, MN.

    Must Register By APRIL 25 to Guarantee a Race Shirt.

    2026 Proceeds go to A LOCAL NON PROFIT

    There is no shirt guarantee after April 25 for any event.

    31.6 km from Decorah
    Houston County, Minnesota, 55974, United States
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    3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

  • Crater Trail Run [facebook.com] [Register at ultrasignup.com]

    Sat, Jun 06, 2026

    2 km from Decorah
    Quarry Hill Rd, Winneshiek County, Iowa, 52101, United States
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    5k 10k 25k 50k Kids Run Trail Ultra

  • Pulpit to Pulpit [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    5K and ~1 mile fun run/walk!

    This family-friendly, dog-friendly event strives to raise money for Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) and the Kids Lunch Club program. The race will...

    5K and ~1 mile fun run/walk!

    This family-friendly, dog-friendly event strives to raise money for Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) and the Kids Lunch Club program. The race will begin at 8:00am and will start and end at Pulpit Rock Brewing Co.

    The 5K will be timed by True Time Racing Services. The 1 mile is not timed.

    T-shirt and bib pickup will be at Pulpit Rock Brewing Co. from 5-8pm on Friday, July 3 and starting at 7am on Saturday, July 4.

    1.3 km from Decorah
    207 College Dr, Decorah, Iowa, 52101, United States
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    1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

  • Grady's Superhero Run [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 7:00 PM

    Description

    2026 T-Shirt Reveal Coming Soon!!!

    Grady’s Superhero Run, is a family-friendly 5k and kid’s fun run plus new this year virtual run option. The in person run will be followed with a bounce house,...

    2026 T-Shirt Reveal Coming Soon!!!

    Grady’s Superhero Run, is a family-friendly 5k and kid’s fun run plus new this year virtual run option. The in person run will be followed with a bounce house, kids’ games, prize giveaways and a DJ. The in-person event will be hosted in Dorchester, IA in the Knotty Marie's yard, where entertainment and a light meal will be served (free will donation).

    Location: Dorchester IA, starting in front of Knotty Marie's on Waterloo Creek Dr. The fun run will head west on Waterloo Creek Drive approximately 1.5 miles and loop back to the starting spot.

    Purpose: This is a memorial run for Grady Lundgren-Hammel. Grady was an ambitious, loving, energetic boy. He loved agriculture, he loved Dorchester. Grady was diagnosed with a rare NUT Protein Carcinoma and fought hard with the help of his family and community for 13 courageous months. Grady passed away on December 29, 2022. Grady’s mom Dana fondly and tearfully remembers her boy every day. We noted that he fought this terrible disease with immense support from family and the community. This support has been very humbling. Grady’s family received donations and support from the entire tri-state area, some groups we had never even heard about! Benefits were held to help and raise money and awareness for Grady. Dana wants to give back to the community, raise awareness for NUT protein carcinoma, and create a fun event to memorialize her son. The money raised with this fun run will be divided between families experiencing medical issues, and to continue The Grady Lundgren-Hammel

    memorial scholarship at local schools.

    29.2 km from Decorah
    612 Waterloo Creek Dr., Allamakee County, Iowa, 52140, United States
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    5k Fun Run Run Virtual

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