Pufferbilly 5k and 10k Run

Pufferbilly Days is IN BLOOM! this year.  Bring your families to Boone on September 20 and enjoy a 5K or 10K run 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 much more! A SLIGHT CHANGE-- The run will go west on 7th street, south on Greene Street from 7th, take a few turns at 1st, Carroll, 2nd, and Monona, then head through the beautiful city cemetery. We will continue south and make a short loop through Herman Park before returning uptown. 10K runners will also enjoy a run south down Division Street, east on a beautiful Park Avenue, and a quick loop through our famous McHose City Park. You will finish the race at 7th and Story to alleviate the busy interesection at the Bakery AND to elimate the uphill finish!! 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!!

Join fellow runners on September 19, 2026 for the Pufferbilly 5k and 10k Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K featuring a flat and fast course in Boone.