Swim, bike, and run in and around the gorgeous waters of West Lake Okoboji. Choose to compete as an individual or in teams of 2-3 people. Runners are welcome of all skill levels and distances. Races include Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K. Each race runs on the trails and roads around …
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Swim, bike, and run in and around the gorgeous waters of West Lake Okoboji. Choose to compete as an individual or in teams of 2-3 people. Runners are welcome of all skill levels and distances. Races include Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K. Each race runs on the trails and roads around West Lake Okoboji.
Triathlon details:
SWIM: 0.6 Mile out and back swim, starting from water at Arnolds Park Amusement Park.
BIKE: 18 Miles ride around West Lake Okoboji returning to Arnolds Park Amusement Park.
RUN: 4.5 Mile run from transition area out and back to the finish down the Promenade at Arnolds Park Amusement Park.
The University of Okoboji Homecoming Races have been an annual tradition since 1978. Enjoy the scenic route around West Lake Okoboji while competing in one of the many races over University of Okoboji Homecoming weekend.
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Rolling Hills & Lots of Lake Views
Small race with multiple events throughout the weekend. The rolling hills started out nice but got annoying near the end. I personally struggled with acid reflux but that wasn't the … MORE
Small race with multiple events throughout the weekend. The rolling hills started out nice but got annoying near the end. I personally struggled with acid reflux but that wasn’t the race’s fault. I was at the back of the back but the volunteers were still out and cheering and directing. 🙂 The other thing of note was the mile markers displayed miles to go, not miles ran. I still can’t decide if I liked that or not. Overall good race, would do again.
No food left at end, no finishing medal.
Terrible race. Only vitamin water at the end. No swag, no expo, no finishing medal, chip timed piece handed to you and had to return. No medical on course? Course … MORE
Terrible race. Only vitamin water at the end. No swag, no expo, no finishing medal, chip timed piece handed to you and had to return. No medical on course? Course goes out in the open in middle of nowhere and has direct sun. No food at end. Medical station at end didn’t have ice or band aides.