Pine Lake Festival 5K Run/Walk
Pine Lake Festival 5K Run/Walk is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Eldora, IA, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (15 days to go)
- Location
- Memorial Park-Eldora, Eldora, IA
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Our 5K run/walk will be an out and back route through on the bike trail through town. The race will take place during the half marathon, starting at 8:15 am. Register online by 9/7/26 to be guaranteed a shirt. Registration open up through 7:30 am the morning of the race. Packet pick-up will take place on Friday, 9/25 in the evening or Saturday morning up until 7:30 am. Registration includes a warm breakfast and is $30 with a shirt and $20 without a shirt.
Pre-registration including shirts will run through 9/7/26. You may choose to register without a shirt at any time. We will have limited extra shirts that you can "add on" with late registration as availability allows on a first come, first serve basis. Please reach out to the race directors regarding a shirt if you miss the initial cut-off.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
72°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Eldora, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Eldora, IA
Population
2,622
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,056 ft
Nearest Airport
ALO
Waterloo Regional Airport · 38 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 64 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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Days to train
- Race
- Pine Lake Festival 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- Memorial Park-Eldora, Eldora, IA
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Pine Lake Festival 5K Run/Walk
Sep 26, 2026