University of Okoboji Homecoming Races 2022
Some morning fog greeted hundreds of competitors during the 45th annual University of Okoboji Homecoming Races Saturday morning. The 2022 races are the first to be organized by the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce — U of O officials previously said they were excited about the transition and noted the chamber has been heavily involved with the event for many years. Saturday's triathlon got underway at 7 a.m. while the half-marathon, 10K and 5K began at 8 a.m. University of Okoboji officials chose to call off the races in 2020 and 2021 due to health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's races drew amore than 700 athletes from 19 states, according to the IGL Chamber. The chamber thanked the community and volunteers for making the event a success. A full list of results from the races are available at okobojichamber.com, and the 46th annual races are scheduled for July 15, 2023. (Photos by Seth Boyes)