Nordic Fest Elveløpet

Nordic Fest Elveløpet

Sat July 25, 2026

Decorah, IA 52101 US

Events

• Elveløpet 5k Run/walk
  Price: $30
  Time: 7:30AM CDT - 9:30AM CDT
  Registration Opens December 31, 2025 at 12:00am CST
• Elveløpet 15k Run
  Price: $40
  Time: 7:30AM CDT - 9:30AM CDT
  Registration Opens December 31, 2025 at 12:00am CST

Place

400 W Claiborne St Decorah, IA US 52101

Description

Nordic fest is an annual 3-day summer festival held in Decorah, Iowa that celebrates community and the area’s Scandinavian heritage. Started in 1967, Nordic fest is organized by a board of volunteers and offers food, activities and entertainment for the whole family. The Elveløpet is held on the Saturday morning of Nordic Fest weekend. Hailed as Decorah’s “river run” race course along the Upper Iowa river and surrounding area. This family fun event highlights the natural beauty that Decorah has to offer.

Courses and prices:

• Course name: Elveløpet 5k Run/walk, Distance: 5K, Prices: $30.00 - $40.00 - $50.00
• Course name: Elveløpet 15k Run, Distance: 15K, Prices: $40.00 - $50.00 - $60.00