Clear Lake Earth Day Youth Mile, 5K & 10K Races

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location: Clear Lake, IA; Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 205 Main Avenue, 50428
Type: RUN

Official registration Past results (if available)

At a glance

Start your season strong in Clear Lake, IA, with competitive 5K and 10K races offering awards and a scenic lakeside course.

Scenic
Competitive

Who it's for

Kids & Youth

Great for: families, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Kick off your 2026 racing season with the Clear Lake Earth Day Youth Mile, 5K, and 10K races. Held in Clear Lake, Iowa, this event offers a chance to compete for age group and overall awards. Runners will experience a course that includes loops around City Park and a stretch along South Shore Drive, with a finish near the Lady of the Lake. It's a great opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy the lakeside setting.

What to expect

Run a course that begins lakeside, loops through City Park, and extends along South Shore Drive.
Compete for overall and age group awards across various categories.
Receive a race shirt by registering before March 20th.

Standout details

Prizes for overall and age group winners
Youth Mile option available
Lakeside start at Main Avenue boat ramp
Race shirt for early registrants

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM CDT · From $16.90
Opens Dec 23, 2025, 9:00 AM CST · Closes Apr 16, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Dec 23, 2025, 9:00 AM CST · Closes Mar 27, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
6.2 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Dec 23, 2025, 9:00 AM CST · Closes Mar 27, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Mixed surface, mostly flat

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Mixed
Flat
Family-oriented

From the organizer

Kick off the 2026 racing season with Clear Lake's Earth Day Youth Mile, 5K & 10K races on Saturday, April 18th. The Youth Mile will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K & 10K races will begin at 9 a.m.

Youth Mile participants will make 3 loops around City Park, finishing by the seawall.

The 5K & 10K races begin lakeside at the Main Avenue boat ramp. Runners will make one loop around City Park before heading out along South Shore Drive. Once runners reach the designated 5K or 10K turnaround, they'll head back toward City Park, turning left at Main Avenue to finish in front of the Lady of the Lake.

For each race, prizes will be awarded to the overall male and female winners as well as the top male and top female winners from the following age categories: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+.

Clear Lake Earth Day 5K & 10K races are presented by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and directed by Tyler Havens. Havens is the Clear Lake High School Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, Clear Lake Earth Day 5K & 10K Race Director and Freedom 5K Race Director.

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