
From the Organizer
The TFH Obstacle Event to be held during the Jackson County Fair. The course will be located near the grandstand of the Jackson Motorplex and will have four divisions of competition: Age 5-7, 8-10, 11-14, and 15 and up.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lakefield 2ne, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
FOD
Fort Dodge Regional Airport · 86 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 122 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
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Days to train
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