(Arnolds Park)– You’ll want to allow some extra time and caution as you’re driving around the Iowa Great Lakes Saturday (July 18th). The University of Okoboji Homecoming Races will be taking place. There will be several different events, including the 5K, 10K, half-marathon, individual marathon and the team triathlon. Morgan Strauss of the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce says the starting point varies, depending upon the event…
Strauss urges motorists to be on the lookout for the athletes and plan accordingly…
Strauss adds some additional precautions will be in place for the athletes with the heat…
Strauss says more than 1,200 athletes had signed up as of Thursday, with that number expected to grow as registration continues until 3:00 pm today (Fri.).
She also thanks the sponsors for making the event possible along with volunteers and the community.
