Ewalu's Grotto Gallop Trail 5k and Kids Color Run is a trail running and running race on August 29, 2026 in Strawberry Point, IA, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
The Grotto Gallop trail 5k is back at Camp Ewalu! This year's course includes the entirety of the brand new Ewa-Loop trail-- a 2.5 mile single track trail through some of the best of the forest that Camp Ewalu has to offer. This 5k course is primarily dirt single-track with a short section of wider prairie trail to make the course 5k. There are no roads on this course!
A Color Run will follow the 5k. The Color Run will include several color stations on a 1/4 mile course through Ewalu's Pioneer Village. We will provide white shirts to everyone who registers by August 21.
The event will be run alongside Ewalu's 65th anniversary celebration. You do not need to be an attendee for the weekend, but 65th attendees will receive discounted entry. Please check your emails for a discount code or email frank@ewalu.org for discount code information!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elkader 6 Ssw, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
ALO
Waterloo Regional Airport · 42 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 132 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Ewalu's Grotto Gallop Trail 5k and Kids Color Run
Aug 29, 2026