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Saturday, June 12th, 2027
2600 E Shaulis Rd,, Waterloo IA
5K
62–81°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
57–79°F
dry
2025
62–84°F
dry
2024
56–89°F
dry
2023
48–73°F
dry
2022
63–83°F
dry
2021
73–87°F
dry
2020
56–82°F
dry
2019
56–68°F
rain
2018
64–81°F
dry
2017
72–93°F
rain
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About this race
Now is your chance to be Fire Runner Champion... 5K style!
Join us on June 12, 2027 for the Lost Island Fire Runner 5K. This race takes you to the relaxing vibes of Lost Island Waterpark, as you drift around the lazy river (on the sidewalk of course!) and back to the high thrill vibes of Lost Island Themepark. Here you will snake your way through Tamariki, Udara, Awa, Yuta, and ending in Mura at Fire Runner, the winner of the USA Today Readers' Choice Awards for Best New Theme Park Attraction of 2025. Come for the race, stay for the rides and kick your weekend off right.
Registration Includes:
- Race Entry
- Entry to the Lost Island Theme Park day of race
- Fire Runner 5K t-shirt
- Race bib
- **Additional Purchase Required for
Ticket to Lost Island Water Park on race day* $25 Additional Add on
For more information about Lost Island parks, visit www.thelostisland.com
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