19th Annual Elma Days 5k/10k Run/Walk
- Date Sat 12th July 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Elma, Iowa
- Price $22.20 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the 19th Annual Elma Days 5k/10k Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in the charming town of Elma, Howard. This exciting event features a scenic and certified course along the beautiful Old Roundhouse Trail, perfect for runners and walkers of all levels. Participants can choose between a 5k and a 10k, with the races starting at 7:30 AM. The 10k will take you on a picturesque route to Lylah's Marsh and back, while 5k participants will enjoy a shuttle ride to the marsh for their run into Elma.
The event promises a vibrant atmosphere, so don your best neon attire and join fellow enthusiasts for a lively morning filled with energy! Registration options are available at various prices, with breakfast included in the entry fee and an awards presentation at the Memorial Hall following the races. Be sure to arrive early for packet pickup and enjoy the festivities that continue throughout the day, including a parade! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate health, community, and fun in Northeast Iowa!
The event promises a vibrant atmosphere, so don your best neon attire and join fellow enthusiasts for a lively morning filled with energy! Registration options are available at various prices, with breakfast included in the entry fee and an awards presentation at the Memorial Hall following the races. Be sure to arrive early for packet pickup and enjoy the festivities that continue throughout the day, including a parade! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate health, community, and fun in Northeast Iowa!
Organiser's Description
The 19th 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.
ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GLOW! COME DRESSED IN YOUR BEST NEON ATTIRE!
ENTRY FEE FOR 5K: $20.00 Early Bird Registration, before May 31, 2025
$25.00 Registration is from June 1 to July 4, 2025
$30.00 Late Registration is from July 4 to July 11, 2025. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag. $35.00 Same-Day Registration is July 12, 2025. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag.
ENTRY FEE FOR 10K: $25.00 Early Bird Registration, before May 31, 2025 $30.00 Registration is from June 1 to July 4, 2025 $35.00 Late Registration is from July 4 to July 11, 2025. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag. $40.00 Same-Day Registration is July 12, 2025. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag.
EARLY PACKET PICK UP & REGISTRATION @ MEMORIAL HALL, FRIDAY, JULY 11TH, 2025 FROM 4:00-6:00 PM.
_ RACE DAY INFORMATION, SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2025_
* 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.
DRI FIT SHIRT (standard cotton shirt included in the entry fee.) Please note if you order a Dri-fit shirt, it will be $5.00 extra. If you order in a 3XL or tall size, it will be $3.00 extra.
FOLLOW "RUN ELMA" ON FACEBOOK!
ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GLOW! COME DRESSED IN YOUR BEST NEON ATTIRE!
ENTRY FEE FOR 5K: $20.00 Early Bird Registration, before May 31, 2025
$25.00 Registration is from June 1 to July 4, 2025
$30.00 Late Registration is from July 4 to July 11, 2025. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag. $35.00 Same-Day Registration is July 12, 2025. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag.
ENTRY FEE FOR 10K: $25.00 Early Bird Registration, before May 31, 2025 $30.00 Registration is from June 1 to July 4, 2025 $35.00 Late Registration is from July 4 to July 11, 2025. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag. $40.00 Same-Day Registration is July 12, 2025. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag.
EARLY PACKET PICK UP & REGISTRATION @ MEMORIAL HALL, FRIDAY, JULY 11TH, 2025 FROM 4:00-6:00 PM.
_ RACE DAY INFORMATION, SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2025_
* 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.
DRI FIT SHIRT (standard cotton shirt included in the entry fee.) Please note if you order a Dri-fit shirt, it will be $5.00 extra. If you order in a 3XL or tall size, it will be $3.00 extra.
FOLLOW "RUN ELMA" ON FACEBOOK!
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$22.20
Stay for the day in Elma! Parade @ 11 am and other events continue throughout the day -
10k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$27.50
Stay for the day in Elma! Parade @ 11 am and other events continue throughout the day
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