20th Annual Elma Days 5k/10k Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT

Location: 702 Busti Ave, Elma, IA 50628
Type: Run

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Race feel

Run a flat, fast, and scenic course at the Elma Days 5k/10k, complete with breakfast, awards, and a fun 'groovy' theme.

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Join the 20th Annual Elma Days 5k/10k Run/Walk, a cherished community event in Elma, Iowa. Experience a flat, fast, and scenic course along the Old Roundhouse Trail, culminating near the water tower. Your entry includes a delicious breakfast and an awards presentation at Memorial Hall. Embrace the fun by donning your best groovy attire and enjoy a day filled with running, community spirit, and the Elma Days festivities, including a parade.

What to expect

Run a certified, notably flat and fast course along the Old Roundhouse Trail.

From the organizer

The 20th Annual Elma Days 5k/10k follows the Old Roundhouse Trail and concludes just north of the water tower in Elma. There will be breakfast (included in the entry fee) and an awards presentation that will begin immediately following the race at the Memorial Hall. Join us on one of the flattest, fastest, scenic, and certified (IA 10011MF) courses in Northeast Iowa! The 10K race will start in Elma at the finish line, run out to Lylah's Marsh (3.1 miles), turn around, and run back into Elma (6.2 miles). The 5k participants will be bussed to Lylah's Marsh and run into Elma. Gatorade and water will be available at Lylah's Marsh.

Get your Groove on this year and come run in your best Groovy attire! Peace out!

Entry Fee for 5K : $20.00 Early Bird Registration, before May 31, 2026 $25.00 Registration is from June 1 to July 3, 2026 $30.00 Late Registration is from July 3 to July 10, 2026. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag. $35.00 Same-Day Registration is July 11, 2026. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag.

No dri-fit shirts available after July, 1st

Entry Fee fo r 10K: $25.00 Early Bird Registration, before May 31, 202

$30.00 Registration is from June 1 to July 3, 2026 $35.00 Late Registration is from July 3 to July 10, 2026. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag.

$40.00 Same-Day Registration is July 11, 2026. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag.

Early Packet Pick Up & Registration @ Memorial Hall, Friday, July 10th, 2025 from 4:00-6:00 pm.

Race Day Information, Saturday, July 11, 2026

5:45 am -- Memorial Hall in Elma opens for packet pickup and same-day registration (check prices) 6:20 am -- First shuttle bus departs Memorial Hall for Lylah's Marsh (5k start) 6:45 am -- Late Registration/packet pick-up ends 7:00 am -- Last shuttle bus leaves Elma 7:30 am -- 5K/10K Race begins 8:00 am -- Breakfast Begins 9:15 am -- Awards and medals presentation at Elma Memorial Hall (approximately) 11:00 am - Parade begins and other events continue throughout the day. Last Shuttle Bus leaves Elma at 7:00 am -- Race will start promptly at 7:30 am.