The 18th Annual Elma Days 5k/10k follows the Old Roundhouse Trail and concludes just north of the water tower in Elma. The pancake breakfast (included in the entry fee) and awards presentation will begin immediately following the race at the Memorial Hall. Join us on one of the flattest, fastest, scenic, and certified (IA 10011MF) courses in Northeast Iowa! The 10K race will start in Elma at the finish line, run out to Lylah's Marsh (3.1 miles), turn around, and run back into Elma (6.2 miles). The 5k participants will be bussed out to Lylah's Marsh and run into Elma. Gatorade and water will be available at Lylah's Marsh.

This year our theme is "America, the Beautiful!" Dress in your best patriotic/red, white, and blue/American flag outfits! There will be a prize for best dressed in the male and female categories.

Entry Fee for 5K: $20.00 Early Bird Registration, prior to May 5, 2024
$25.00 Registration is from May 6 to June 30, 2024
$30.00 Late Registration is from July 1 to July 12, 2024. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag. $35.00 Same-Day Registration is July 13, 2024. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag.

Entry Fee for 10K: $25.00 Early Bird Registration, prior to May 5, 2024 $30.00 Registration is from May 6 to June 30, 2024 $35.00 Late Registration is from July 1 to July 12, 2024. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag. $40.00 Same-Day Registration is July 13, 2024. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag.

Early Packet Pick Up & Registration @ Memorial Hall, Friday, July 12th, 2024 from 4:30-6:30 pm.

Race Day Information, Saturday, July 13, 2024

5:45 am -- Memorial Hall in Elma opens for packet pickup and same-day registration (check prices)6:20 am -- First shuttle bus departs Memorial Hall for Lylah's Marsh (5k start) 6:45 am -- Late Registration/packet pick-up ends 7:00 am -- Last shuttle bus leaves Elma 7:30 am -- 5K/10K Race begins8:00 am -- Pancake breakfast begins/ included in your registration fee 9:15 am -- Awards and medals presentation at Elma Memorial Hall (approximately) 11:00 am- Parade begins and other events continue throughout the day.

Last Shuttle Bus leaves Elma at 7:00 am -- Race will start promptly at 7:30 am.

Old Roundhouse Trail is asphalt the entire distance from Lylah's Marsh to Elma. Check out our website: https://sites.google.com/site/runelma/home

DRI FIT SHIRT (standard cotton shirt included in the entry fee.) Please note if you order a Dri-fit shirt, it will be $5.00 extra. If you order in a 3XL or tall size, it will be $3.00 extra.

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