Getting There: Limited parking is available in Gray’s Lake. There is parking in Waterworks Park. You can access Gray’s Lake via the tunnel from Waterworks Park.
Gray's Lake Park is located just South of downtown on Fleur Avenue. From the north, merge onto I-235 take exit 7A ML King Parkway and head South 2.3 miles (MLK Ave becomes Fleur Ave). From the South, take Highway 65/Hwy 5 Bypass to Army Post Road and head North on Army Post then left onto Fleur Drive. Take Fleur Dr. until Gray's Lake is on your right.
Awards: Loop the Lake is one of the races that is part of the Central Iowa Race League (CIRL). Athletes that meet certain time standards receive free entry to Loop the Lake. These athletes are eligible for awards through the CIRL but are not eligible for any of the Loop the Lake awards.
The top three overall males and top three overall females will receive cash awards paid out by the CIRL. The top three males and females overall who did not get a free entry into the race will receive the overall Loop the Lake awards.
All athletes that paid an entry fee are eligible for the Loop the Lake awards whether they are part of the CIRL or not, including the age group awards.
Additionally, the top three finishers in 10-year age groups through 70+, male and female, will receive a medal.
