Clear Lake Earth Day Youth Mile, 5K & 10K Races
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Clear Lake, Iowa
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Clear Lake Earth Day Youth Mile, 5K & 10K Races on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, in the beautiful setting of Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo! This vibrant event is the perfect way to kick off the 2026 racing season, offering participants of all ages a chance to get active and enjoy the outdoors. The festivities begin bright and early with the Youth Mile at 8:30 a.m., where young runners will complete three loops around the scenic City Park, finishing by the picturesque seawall.
At 9 a.m., the 5K and 10K races will commence from the Main Avenue boat ramp, providing breathtaking lakeside views as runners make their way around City Park and along South Shore Drive. With prizes awarded to the overall male and female winners, as well as top finishers in various age categories, there’s plenty of motivation to lace up your running shoes! Be sure to register by March 20th to secure your event shirt. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate Earth Day with a fun-filled day of racing and community spirit!
At 9 a.m., the 5K and 10K races will commence from the Main Avenue boat ramp, providing breathtaking lakeside views as runners make their way around City Park and along South Shore Drive. With prizes awarded to the overall male and female winners, as well as top finishers in various age categories, there’s plenty of motivation to lace up your running shoes! Be sure to register by March 20th to secure your event shirt. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate Earth Day with a fun-filled day of racing and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
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+.
Sign up by March 20th to receive a shirt.
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.
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+.
Sign up by March 20th to receive a shirt.
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.
Races
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Earth Day 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$32.80
Kick off the 2025 racing season with Clear Lake's Earth Day 5K walk/run on Saturday, April 19th at 9 a.m. The race begins lakeside at the Main Avenue boat ramp. Runners will make one loop around City Park before heading out along South Shore Drive. The 5K turnaround is located at the Y intersection at 20th Ave South. Runners then head back toward City Park, turning left at Main Avenue to finish in front of the Lady of the Lake. 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+. Sign up by March 22nd to receive a shirt. -
Earth Day 10K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$32.80
Kick off the 2025 racing season with Clear Lake's Earth Day 10K walk/run on Saturday, April 19th at 9 a.m. The race begins lakeside at the Main Avenue boat ramp. Runners will make one loop around City Park before heading out along South Shore Drive. At the 5K turnaround located at 20th Ave South, 10K runners will veer right at the Y intersection toward Clear Lake State Park. After running through Clear Lake State Park, runners will continue on South Shore Drive. The 10K turnaround is located near Lakeside Cyclery. At that point, runners will head back toward City Park, turning left at Main Avenue to finish in front of the Lady of the Lake. 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+. Sign up by March 22nd to receive a shirt. -
Youth Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Reusable Coloring Tote Bag
Sat 18th April 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$16.90
Clear Lake's Earth Day Youth Mile will be held on Saturday, April 19th at 8:30 a.m. Participants will make three laps around the city park. All youth finishers will receive a medal.
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Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 205 Main Avenue, Clear Lake, 50428, IA, United States
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