
Harvest Festival Champagne 5K is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Clear Lake, IA, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
Raise your pinky, it’s time to raise a toast to with a Champagne 5K run/walk! Kick off your Harvest Festival day with this fun morning run along South Shore, cross a finish line of tiny bubbles, and sip on some bubbly. Registration includes a Champagne 5K t-shirt and complimentary champagne at the turnaround and finish line.
Registered Runners may pick up their race packet Wednesday-Friday prior to the race at the Chamber office from 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-8:45am at the Lakeview Room in City Park.
*Register by September 7th to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
**Please note, the Champagne 5K is open to runners of all ages, but you must be 21+ to enjoy the bubbly. Under 21 will receive a bottle of sports drink.
Registration is 8am at the Lakeview Room in City Park. Fun run begins at 9am. Route will begin at the Yacht Club on Main Ave & S. Shore and go along South Shore Drive with turnaround at the Eastridge Condos at 2351 S. Lakeview Drive, just past the "Y"!
Prizes will be awarded for top 3 finishers (female, male, and youth) plus best individual costume, best group costume, and best pet costume!
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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
67°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mason City Muni Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
7,603
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,233 ft
Nearest Airport
MCW
Mason City Municipal Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 112 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Harvest Festival Champagne 5K
Oct 3, 2026