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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
Race Title
Now is your chance to be Fire Runner Champion... 5K style!
Event Details
- Date: June 12, 2026
- Location: 2600 E Shaulis Rd, Waterloo, IA
- Race URL: Fire Runner 5K Registration
- Experience: Take part in this thrilling race at the Lost Island Waterpark and Themepark.
Race Experience
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: Participate in the Fire Runner 5K.
- Theme Park Entry: Access to the Lost Island Theme Park on the day of the race.
- T-shirt: Commemorative Fire Runner 5K t-shirt.
- Race Bib: Designated bib for your race participation.
- Additional Purchase Required for: Ticket to Lost Island Water Park on race day ($25 Additional Addon).
Additional Information
For more information about Lost Island parks, visit www.thelostisland.com.
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