Iowa · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K
University of Okoboji Homecoming Races
University of Okoboji Homecoming Races is a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and Triathlon event held in Arnolds Park, Iowa. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, July 17, 2027. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- July 17, 2027
- Location
- Arnolds Park, IA
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, July 17, 2027
- Location
- Arnolds Park, Iowa
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Triathlon
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling lakeshore, ~300 ft gain
- Registration
- secure.getmeregistered.com
- Official website
- okobojichamber.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Mostly road, some trail; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 10K
- Point-to-point course; Mostly road, some trail; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Point-to-point course; Mostly road, some trail; Not USATF certified
About the University of Okoboji Homecoming Races
A scenic third-Saturday-in-July race around West Okoboji Lake finishing at Arnolds Park Amusement Park, with marathon, half, 10K, 5K and triathlon options.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Iowa Great Lakes tradition since 1978; cash prizes to top finishers
- Notes
- [next_date estimated from projected_date]
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University of Okoboji Homecoming Races: common questions
- When is the University of Okoboji Homecoming Races?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, July 17, 2027.
- Where is the University of Okoboji Homecoming Races held?
- In Arnolds Park, Iowa.
- What distances does the University of Okoboji Homecoming Races offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Triathlon.
- How many people run the University of Okoboji Homecoming Races?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the University of Okoboji Homecoming Races?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at secure.getmeregistered.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the University of Okoboji Homecoming Races start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
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