Nordic Fest Elveløpet

JUL

25

2026

A community run in Decorah held during Nordic Fest, featuring a river route along the Upper Iowa River with 5 km and 15 km options and a youth 5 km for ages 13 and under.

Sat 25 Jul 2026

Decorah, Iowa

Registration

15 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Nordic Fest Elveløpet

Nordic Fest Elveløpet takes place in Decorah, Iowa on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The event is held at 400 W Claiborne St, Decorah, IA 52101 and is part of the larger Nordic Fest weekend.

Nordic Fest is an annual three day summer festival that began in 1967. The festival celebrates community and the area’s Scandinavian heritage. It is organized by a board of volunteers and includes food, activities, and entertainment aimed at families.

The Elveløpet is held on the Saturday morning of Nordic Fest weekend and is described as Decorah’s "river run" course along the Upper Iowa River and surrounding area. The event is presented as a family fun run that highlights local natural scenery. Distances offered at the event include: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.