In 19 days · Sat, Aug 29, 2026
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When
Saturday, August 29th, 2026
Where
37776 Alpha Ave, Strawberry Point IA
Distances
5K
Typical weather
61–77°F · some rain risk
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2025
58–77°F
dry
2024
70–85°F
rain
2023
65–81°F
dry
2022
67–78°F
rain
2021
66–80°F
dry
2020
60–75°F
dry
2019
58–82°F
dry
2018
57–69°F
dry
2017
57–73°F
dry
2016
68–81°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Race Name: Ewalu's Grotto Gallop Trail 5k and Kids Color Run
- Date: August 29, 2026
- Location: 37776 Alpha Ave, Strawberry Point, IA
- Registration Link: Register Here
Race Details
- Course Description: The Grotto Gallop trail 5k is back at Camp Ewalu! This year':s course includes the entirety of the brand new Ewa-Loop trail-- a 2.5 mile single track trail through some of the best of the forest that Camp Ewalu has to offer.
- Trail Type: This 5k course is primarily dirt single-track with a short section of wider prairie trail to make the course 5k.
- Roads: There are no roads on this course!
- Color Run: A Color Run will follow the 5k, including several color stations on a 1/4 mile course through Ewalu's Pioneer Village.
Registration Information
- Shirts: We will provide white shirts to everyone who registers by August 21.
- Anniversary Celebration: The event will be run alongside Ewalu's 65th anniversary celebration.
- Entry Requirement: You do not need to be an attendee for the weekend.
- Discount: 65th attendees will receive discounted entry. Please check your emails for a discount code or email frank@ewalu.org for discount code information!
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