Pufferbilly 5k and 10k Run
Pufferbilly 5k and 10k Run is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Boone, IA, with entry fees from $20 to $45.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Location
- 7th and Story St, Boone, IA
- Price
- $20–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Pufferbilly Days celebrates its 50th anniversary this year! Bring your families to Boone on September 19 and enjoy a 5K or 10K run/walk beginning and ending Downtown. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. sharp! Stick around for the parade, food court, family-friendly activities, live music, and much more! Come and see what Pufferbilly Days in Boone has to offer! NOTE: You must be able to complete the race by 9:00 due to the parade starting at 9:30. MAKE SURE YOU CLICK ON "AGE-BASED PRICING" FOR KIDS 17 AND UNDER!!
We will donate $5 from each registration to the Lowell Park renovations!!
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 9/19
High
78°
Low
60°
Conditions
Showers and thunderstorms likely
Chance of Rain
70%
Wind
8 mph
About Boone, IA
Population
12,445
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,130 ft
Nearest Airport
FOD
Fort Dodge Regional Airport · 37 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 38 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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3
Days to train
- Race
- Pufferbilly 5k and 10k Run
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 7th and Story St, Boone, IA
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Pufferbilly 5k and 10k Run
Sep 19, 2026