About the Nordic Fest Elveløpet
The course follows the Upper Iowa River and the land around it, so the surroundings do most of the work. Decorah sits in a part of the state known for bluffs and trees rather than open farmland, and the route reflects that. Expect a natural-surface feel and scenery that changes as you move along the water.
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Distances & Start Times
5K7/24/2027 07:30$8
5K7/24/2027 07:30$32
15K7/24/2027 07:30$42
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