ARNOLDS PARK, Iowa (KTIV) - The countdown begins for the University of Okoboji Homecoming Races... a long-standing summer tradition on the Iowa Great Lakes. The event draws athletes and spectators, alike, for a day of fun, and now is the time to get registered.

“Our homecoming races are coming up here in about 45 days,” said Michaela Arneson of the Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce.

The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome racers of all ages to join in on a tradition that started in 1978.

“I would encourage anyone who has never experienced the University of Okoboji Homecoming Races to come down and experience that,” Arneson explained.

Racers will compete for over $2,000 in prize money in five different categories.

“We have the triathlon, team triathlon, h

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