Nordic Fest Elveløpet
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 7:30 AM CDT
- Location
- Decorah, IA
- 400 W Claiborne St, 52101
- Type
- RUN
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Jul 25, 7:30 AM CDT · From $34.92
Opens Jan 14, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Jul 15, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 5K
Sat, Jul 25, 7:30 AM CDT · From $9.48
Opens Jan 14, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Jul 25, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- 15K
Sat, Jul 25, 7:30 AM CDT · From $45.52
Opens Jan 14, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Jul 15, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
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From the organizer
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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