Boone FLEXgivin' 5K
About this race
Kick off your Thanksgiving with one of Boone's favorite traditions!
Join us on Thanksgiving morning for the Boone FLEXgivin' 5K—a fun, family-friendly walk/run that's all about movement, community, and gratitude. Whether you're chasing a personal best, strolling with family, or earning your second helping of pie, everyone is welcome.
Registration includes a commemorative event T-shirt.
Register by November 13 to guarantee your shirt.
Event Details
When: Thanksgiving Morning | 8:00 AM
Where: Boone FLEX (608 Carroll St., Boone, IA)
Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
Course: Self-timed on a mostly flat route
Give Back
Participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to support IMPACT's food pantry. Together, we can make a difference while celebrating the season of gratitude.
Gather your family, invite your friends, and make the Boone FLEXgivin' 5K part of your Thanksgiving tradition. We can't wait to see you at the starting line!
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Boone FLEXgivin' 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Boone, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:18 AM and sets at 4:46 PM local time (CST) in Boone on November 26, 2026 — 9h 28m of daylight.
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- Boone 5K Races 2 races
- Boone Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Boone events
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