19th Annual Elma Days 5k/10k Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: 19th Annual Elma Days 5k/10k Run/Walk
• Date: 2025-07-12
• Location: 702 Busti Ave, Elma, IA
• Course: Follows the Old Roundhouse Trail and concludes north of the water tower in Elma.

🥞 Amenities

• Breakfast: Included in the entry fee.
• Awards Presentation: Begins immediately following the race at the Memorial Hall.
• Course Qualities: One of the flattest, fastest, scenic, and certified (IA 10011MF) courses in Northeast Iowa!
• Water Stations: Gatorade and water available at Lylah's Marsh.

🎉 Dress Code

• Theme: Come dressed in your best NEON attire!

💲 Entry Fees

5K

• Early Bird Registration: $20.00 before May 31, 2025
• Registration: $25.00 from June 1 to July 4, 2025
• Late Registration: $30.00 from July 4 to July 11, 2025. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag.
• Same-Day Registration: $35.00 on July 12, 2025. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag.

10K

• Early Bird Registration: $25.00 before May 31, 2025
• Registration: $30.00 from June 1 to July 4, 2025
• Late Registration: $35.00 from July 4 to July 11, 2025. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag.
• Same-Day Registration: $40.00 on July 12, 2025. No guarantee for a shirt and/or goody bag.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Where: Memorial Hall
• Date: Friday, July 11th, 2025
• Time: 4:00-6:00 pm

🗓️ Race Day Information

• 5:45 am: Memorial Hall opens for packet pickup and same-day registration (check prices)
• 6:20 am: First shuttle bus departs Memorial Hall for Lylah's Marsh (5k start)
• 6:45 am: Late Registration/packet pick-up ends
• 7:00 am: Last shuttle bus leaves Elma
• 7:30 am: 5K/10K Race begins
• 8:00 am: Breakfast Begins
• 9:15 am: Awards and medals presentation at Elma Memorial Hall (approximately)
• 11:00 am: Parade begins and other events continue throughout the day.

⏰ Important Note

• Last Shuttle: Leaves Elma at 7:00 am
• Race Start: Will start promptly at 7:30 am.

👕 Shirt Information

• Standard Shirt: Standard cotton shirt included in the entry fee.
• Dri-Fit Shirt: Available for an extra $5.00.
• Special Sizes: 3XL or tall sizes will incur an extra $3.00 charge.

📱 Stay Connected

• Follow: "Run Elma" on Facebook!

🔗 Registration Link

• Register here: Elma Days 5k/10k