Ely Fall Fest 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

These running events are part of the Ely Fall Fest with all proceeds directly supporting the city of Ely's Parks and Recreation Commission. Registration Forms are available at: www.elyiowa.com along with a complete line-up of the day's events.

A cotton t-shirt is included with the registration fees listed.
Instead of the cotton t-shirt, a long-sleeved moisture management shirt is available for an additional $10.00.

A limited number of both shirts will be available for race day registrants.

Race registration, check-in, start and finish are all near the Ely Community Center. Please note that Rowley Street
will be closed between State and Main Streets the entire day for the races and other Fall Festival Events.

Course
Click here to download the course map.

Friday Oct 8th - Packet Pick Up from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Ely Community Center

Saturday Oct 9th
6:30 - 7:45 AM: Race Day Registration ($20 for the 5k, $15 for the Fun Run)
8:30 AM: 5K start
9:30 AM: 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
10:45 AM: Awards ceremony
11:00 AM: A Kiddie Dash will be held at for kids under 8. No registration is required and there is no entry fee.

Other family and children's Fall Fest events are scheduled throughout the day, including a breakfast served from 7:30 - 10:30 am.

An awards ceremony will be held at 10:45 AM near the Ely Community Center. All registered runners will be eligible for door prizes that will be given out during the awards ceremony. You must be present to claim door prizes.

5K Race - trophies will be awarded to the top male and female finishers and medals to top three finishers in each age
division. (The top male and female finishers will not receive medals in addition to their trophies.)

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Ribbons will be given to all participants under 12 and medals to top three finishers in each age division.

The races start and end near the Ely Community Center on Rowley Street. The course travels through the streets of Ely and is mostly flat with some gradual hills throughout the route.

Dave Rasmussen
email: elyparks@gmail.com
ph: 319.329.2836