Sat, Jul 24, 2027

Nordic Fest Elveløpet

Decorah, IA

Opens Jan 14, 2027Annual since at least 2022
5K15K
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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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