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O'Round the Loch Run

Race Date

Mar 14, 2026

Location

Emmetsburg, IA

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, 1.7M run
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Emmetsburg, IA

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K5K1.7M run

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage20/20

14 years running

Size6/15

~15 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

29% returning runners

Course & details3/15

5 timing sources

National draw0/10

runners from 1 state

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:39:54

Weather5/10

typical high 49°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

28°

Afternoon (High)

49°

Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times

0.1"

Precipitation

16 mph

Wind

62%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the O'Round the Loch Run?

The O'Round the Loch Run is held on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Where does the O'Round the Loch Run take place?

It takes place in Emmetsburg, Iowa.

What distances does the O'Round the Loch Run offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, 1.7M run.

Is the O'Round the Loch Run course flat and good for a PR?

The O'Round the Loch Run is a rolling hills, loop course course.

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