Forest City Puckerbrush Days Color Run 5K
About this race
**Early Bird Registration Ends June 22nd for the Annual Puckerbrush Days 5K Run/Walk**
New for 2026 sections of this race will have color being thrown – whether you are running or walking, you can join in on the fun!!
All proceeds benefit the Forest City Chamber of Commerce, supporting local initiatives that help our community thrive.
Whether you’re racing for time, walking for fun or cheering on your kids, we hope you’ll join us for this special event!
Forest City is a beautiful tourist destination conveniently located 15 miles from I 35 2 hours North of Des Moines & 2 hours South of Minneapolis. At the completion of the race, please join us for the annual Puckerbrush parade, one of the largest small-town parades in North Iowa, and the rest of the Puckerbrush Days events!
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Running
Puckerbrush Color Run 5K
Packet Pick Up - 7:00AM Race Start - 7:30AM
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Forest City.
Course
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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, 1 Forest City event
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