THE RACES

Join us as we commemorate our 19th year of races full of tradition, heart, and good ol’ fashion Fargo fun! We’ll be updating this website regularly with new information, be sure to check back.

10K

Furgo Pup Run

Course Maps for Sat. Events

ESSENTIA HEALTH MARATHON

When you return to the FargoDome, you’ll receive our VIP treatment via being able to watch yourself cross the finish on the high-definition jumbotron above you while thousands of people in the stadium cheer you on. There’s no better way to finish your race. 

And as always, the Essentia Health Fargo Marathon is a USATF-Certified Course and a Boston Qualifier! 

ESSENTIA HEALTH HALF MARATHON

In its 19th year, the 2023 Essentia Health Fargo Marathon course is a 26.2-mile party unlike any other. Starting and ending inside the FargoDome, you’ll be treated to over 50 bands and DJs lining the route. Plus, you’ll be welcomed around town by Fargo’s incredible residents who cheer on every runner as they go by throughout the day. You couldn’t ask for better entertainment and support as you complete 26.2 miles. 

When you return to the FargoDome, you’ll receive our VIP treatment via being able to watch yourself cross the finish on the high-definition jumbotron above you while thousands of people in the stadium cheer you on. There’s no better way to finish your race. 

And as always, the Essentia Health Fargo Marathon is a USATF-Certified Course and a Boston Qualifier! 

ESSENTIA HEALTH FARGO 10K

FARGO FRIDAY NIGHT 5K

Join thousands of runners at North Dakota’s largest road race. That’s right, the Fargo Friday Night 5K on May 19th is a massive celebration of running and all things Fargo, attracting more runners than any other race in the state!  

With an amazing and electric atmosphere, this is a can’t-miss 5K. The race kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and starts and finishes INSIDE the Fargodome with an epic after-party, so you’ll be rockin’ and runnin’ from the inside out!  

The event is capped at 6,000 runners and will sell out prior to registration closing, so be sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible! 

BNSF YOUTH RUN

The 2023 Youth Run will feature two different distances: 1/2 mile and 1 mile featuring the thrills and excitement of TNT Kid’s Fitness & Gymnastics who help prepare the kids with fun music and stretches & warm ups and get them ready to run! The race is open to all children 12 and under. Parents/Guardians are welcome to run alongside their children or push them in a stroller, if necessary. The different age groups will start in waves so congestion is kept to a minimum. Safety is our first priority! All kids will finish inside a secured, fenced-in area.

BWW CYCLOTHON

The Cyclothon will happen on MONDAY, MAY 15. for both the 15-mile and 26.2-mile.

We know that not everyone likes to run, and there are a lot of folks that like to ride their bike. The Buffalo Wild Wings Fargo Marathon Cyclothon is the perfect way for you to be able to participate in the Fargo Marathon week of festivities, feel the energy of the excitement from all of the participants, and do it while on your bicycle! 

The Cyclothon will happen on MONDAY, MAY 15 for both the 15-mile and 26.2-mile. The races will start and finish at the Buffalo Wild Wings just off of 19th Avenue North in North Fargo. The courses will be a nice loop of North Fargo, Harwood, and Moorhead, circling back to the finish line at BWW. Every finisher will receive an official Fargo Cyclothon shirt and finisher’s medal. 

Make sure to stop at Buffalo Wild Wings just across the street after the race! They will be hosting an ‘after party’! 

NUTRI-SOURCE FURGO DOG RUN

1 HUMAN & 1 DOG

The 2023 Youth Run will feature two different distances: 1/2 mile and 1 mile featuring the thrills and excitement of TNT Kid’s Fitness & Gymnastics who help prepare the kids with fun music and stretches & warm ups and get them ready to run! The race is open to all children 12 and under. Parents/Guardians are welcome to run alongside their children or push them in a stroller, if necessary. The different age groups will start in waves so congestion is kept to a minimum. Safety is our first priority! All kids will finish inside a secured, fenced-in area.

GO FAR CHALLENGE

Are you someone who really likes a challenge? Are you someone who really likes a challenge? Then the Go Far Challenge is for you!

The concept is simple: run or walk the 5K on Friday evening and then run the 10K, Half Marathon, or Full Marathon Saturday morning!

You’ll receive: the 5K swag item and a finisher’s medal, the swag item and finisher’s medal from your Saturday race, an exclusive Fargo Go Far Challenge bonus item, and all the bragging rights you want!

This event was introduced in 2010 and was an instant success! Now in our 12th year, it has morphed into something big! We have limited space for 1,500, so if you’re “up to the challenge”, then we advise you to sign up now!