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Saturday, July 24th, 2027
Water Street, Decorah IA
5K · 15K
65–81°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
66–82°F
dry
2024
60–79°F
dry
2023
69–88°F
dry
2022
59–76°F
dry
2021
65–87°F
dry
2020
71–88°F
dry
2019
62–80°F
dry
2018
62–81°F
dry
2017
62–80°F
dry
2016
67–82°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Jul 24
Cloudy · 68–84°F
Saturday, Jul 24starts near 68°F · 1% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
Nordic fest is an annual 3-day summer festival held in Decorah, Iowa that celebrates community and the area’s Scandinavian heritage. Started in 1967, Nordic fest is organized by a board of volunteers and offers food, activities and entertainment for the whole family.
The Elveløpet is held on the Saturday morning of Nordic Fest weekend. Hailed as Decorah’s “river run” race course along the Upper Iowa river and surrounding area. This family fun event highlights the natural beauty that Decorah has to offer.
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