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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
205 Main Avenue, Clear Lake IA
5K
52–69°F · some rain risk
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2025
62–85°F
dry
2024
53–73°F
dry
2023
70–84°F
dry
2022
52–73°F
dry
2021
59–73°F
dry
2020
41–53°F
dry
2019
42–55°F
dry
2018
47–82°F
dry
2017
56–76°F
rain
2016
51–70°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Raise your pinky, it’s time to raise a toast to with a Champagne 5K run/walk! Kick off your Harvest Festival day with this fun morning run along South Shore, cross a finish line of tiny bubbles, and sip on some bubbly. Registration includes a Champagne 5K t-shirt and complimentary champagne at the turnaround and finish line.
Registration Information
- Packet Pickup: Registered Runners may pick up their race packet Wednesday-Friday prior to the race at the Chamber office from 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-8:45am at the Lakeview Room in City Park.
- Deadline: Register by September 7th to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Age Restrictions
Please note, the Champagne 5K is open to runners of all ages, but you must be 21+ to enjoy the bubbly. Under 21 will receive a bottle of sports drink.
Event Schedule
- Registration: 8am at the Lakeview Room in City Park.
- Fun Run Start: 9am.
- Route Details: The route will begin at the Yacht Club on Main Ave & S. Shore and go along South Shore Drive with a turnaround at the Eastridge Condos at 2351 S. Lakeview Drive, just past the "Y"!
Awards
Prizes will be awarded for top 3 finishers (female, male, and youth) plus best individual costume, best group costume, and best pet costume!
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors: Bank Iowa, CENT Credit Union, McKesson, Mort's Water Company, and Studio 65 Tattoo!
Event Link
For more information and to register for the race, visit: Champagne 5K Race Registration.
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Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Oct 2 – 4, 2026.
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