Fargo Marathon Race FAQ’s & Contact

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All changes to your registration, besides the runner’s name, can be made free of charge. Simply log in to your Enmotive account to change it.

Instructions on accessing/creating your account.

To Transfer Your Registration to Another Runner:

1. The original runner must log into their Enmotive account and scroll down to find their existing race registration under “Current and Upcoming Events.”
2. Click the blue “Actions” button to the right of the race name, and then “Transfer Registration.”
3. Enter the new runner’s email address to begin the transfer process.
4. The new runner will then receive an email from Enmotive with a link to complete the transfer.
5. After clicking the transfer link in the Enmotive email, scroll down to click the green “Accept transfer” button.
6. The new runner will complete the registration process and will be asked to pay the full registration fee + $10 transfer fee. The original runner will be refunded the full registration amount back to the original payment in 3-5 business days. The refund will not contain any donations or products purchased.

If the transaction is not completed by the new runner within 48 hours of the email sent, the transfer request is cancelled, and the registration will remain in the original runner’s name.

Yes, you can change distances online before registration closes.

1. To do so, simply log into your account (you may need to reset your password first).
2. Once you’re logged in, you’ll see your upcoming race on the right-hand side of the screen.
3. Click “View registration.” You’ll see your current race distance under “Category.”
4. Just click “Edit,” choose the distance you’d like to switch to.
5. You’ll be prompted to review the rest of your registration, and re-sign the waiver for the new distance.

If you’re switching up to the half marathon or full marathon, then you’ll be required to pay the difference in price. We don’t offer refunds for the difference in price when switching down to the half marathon or 5k. Instructions on accessing/creating your Enmotive account.

Yes! To transfer your entry to another Ventures Endurance event, simply follow these steps:

1. Log into your Enmotive account and scroll down to find your race registration under “Current and Upcoming Events.”
2. Click the blue “Actions” button to the right of the race name, and then “Defer to Another Event.”
3. Locate your desired event location in the dropdown menu, then click ‘Search.’
4. From there, click your desired race category, then follow the onscreen prompts. Once you complete payment, you’re all set and your new registration will appear in your account!

All event transfers incur a $10 fee plus the cost difference of the new race category you choose. If your new event category is cheaper than your current category, you will not be refunded the difference in cost.

All sales are final. No refunds will be given, unless you are registered for a live race and the live race is cancelled by the event organizer due to COVID-19 or any of its variants (the “Pandemic”) and/or governmental restrictions put in place as a result of or in connection with the Pandemic which make the live race unfeasible or impractical to run, in which case refunds will be given in accordance with the below. A date or venue change is not a cancellation.

Unfortunately, we do not give refunds*. However, tickets can be transferred to another runner before online registration closes. Information on how to transfer your ticket can be found on this page under “How can I transfer my registration to another person?”

In the unlikely event that the race isn’t sold out, you can still register online up until packet pick-up ends on race day.

Yes! If someone is picking up your packet, please ensure they have either your confirmation email or a picture of your photo ID (a picture on your phone works great!).

The full marathon course will be open for 7 hours, equivalent to a 16 minute/mile pace. The half marathon course will be open for 4 hours, equivalent to an 18 minute/mile pace. There will be a support vehicle traveling behind the slowest finishers.

The Fargo Marathon faces both logistical and materials constraints, necessitating the existence of a capacity limit on these events. We have a cap of 2,000 on the full marathon, 6,500 on the half marathon, and 5,000 for the 10K. The 5K does not have a cap. The caps exist to ensure that all participants receive a safe and enjoyable experience along with the perks promised to them.

No! Fargo is flat, fast, & friendly!

According to Weatherspark, the average high is generally in the mid-60s Fahrenheit with average lows in the mid-40s Fahrenheit throughout event week.

Walkers are welcome in all events, but they will need to abide by course closure times.

The race info packet will be emailed to all participants in the week leading up to the event!

No. We use disposable chips that are attached to your bib. They do not need to be turned in after the race. They should also not be torn off your bib.

You may wear your headphones, iPods, or MP3 players. However we ask that you keep the volume at a reasonable level for your own safety and out of courtesy for fellow participants. You should still be able to hear participants and volunteers in proximity to you. Be courteous of others!

Strollers are allowed in the 5K. The adult must be a registered runner wearing a bib. The child must stay in the stroller throughout the race.

For the 10K, Half and Full the use of wheeled devices by participants is limited to approved AWD wheelchair, handcycle and duo team participants only. Strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled devices are not permitted.

To ensure the safety of all participants, athletes requiring additional support (wheelchair, handcycle, crutches or guide) must adhere to the Ventures Endurance Athletes With Disabilities Event Rules found here and receive written approval from the Race Director, no less than 21 days in advance of the event.

For the safety of the child and those around, we ask that you do not carry any children or babies while on course. All participants on course must be registered with a bib following the age limits that are assigned to each category.

Yes. Find all the details on the Pacers Information page.

Runners must be at least 8 years of age or older to run the 5K, 10 years of age or older to run the 10K, 14 years of age or older to run the half marathon and 18 years of age or older to run the marathon.

Please read the Parking section of our website for information regarding parking and shuttle buses.

Gear check will be available for the 5K on Friday and the Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K on Saturday as a convenient option to leave your gear in a safe secure location at the start/finish line.

– Friday Gear Check will close at 8:00 PM
– Saturday Gear Check will close at 2:30 PM

* All bags must be picked up by this time.

Please note: Fargo Marathon is not responsible for lost or stolen items. We CANNOT accept any backpacks, duffle bags, tote bags, etc. at Gear Check. Please do not leave your bag unattended or it will be removed.

There will be an award presentation for the top three male and female overall finishers in the 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon following the race at the post-race party. If you won your age group but did not finish top three overall, there will be no presentation as your award will be emailed to you following the race.

Checks will be mailed 6-8 weeks after the race.

Age group awards will be sent out 4-6 weeks after the event date.

More info will be released on what the award will look like, but we’re bringing back an award you can take home and proudly display for overall and age group winners!

You can expect to receive this about 4-6 weeks after the event. If you already registered prior to winning, no worries, we can refund your account and apply the code!

We will have professional photographers on the course and at the finish line taking pictures. We will send notifications to all participants immediately after the event with instructions on how to access your free race photos.

See our Volunteers page for more information.

Ventures Endurance happily welcomes all athletes to participate in our events. Athletes with Disabilities (AWD) include, but are not limited to the flowing athletes, Blade Runners, Visually Impaired Runners, Adaptive / Guided Runners, Pushed Athletes, Push Rim, Racing Chair and Hand Cycles.

To participate as an AWD athlete you must notify the Race Director of your participation a minimum of 20 days in advance. This allows our staff to ensure the safety and security of each athlete on the course prepare the ES (early starters) corral for athletes. To ensure your spot and be approved as an AWD participant please contact [email protected]. Should there be a duo team, a coupon code may be provided for the pusher/coach by emailing [email protected].

Ventures Endurance Athletes with Disabilities Event Rules.

Yes, this course is USATF-certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier.

Contact our team at [email protected].

Anywhere, anytime—this is your race! Whether you prefer sidewalks, trails, treadmills, or a stroll with your dog Sprinkles and a stroller in tow, you can complete your virtual run wherever and whenever works best for you between May 25th – June 29th.

Once you’ve finished, log your results online to:

🏅 Download your Finisher’s Certificate

📊 See how you stack up on the leaderboard

📸 Share your race-day photos with fellow participants

Just be sure to complete and log your run by June 29th to receive your certificate!

We’ll ship the same awesome goodie bag* right to you. A legendary event deserves equally epic swag, which is why we’re excited to bring our runners the best swag around for the Fargo Marathon! All participants will receive an exclusive wearable item, plus finisher’s medal, all included in the price of registration!

For the Virtual Run, we accept results on the honor system, but the most accurate tracking is typically via a device with GPS tracking.

After you’ve completed your run, click the Log Result button on your Virtual Run registration to enter your time. Once you’ve entered your run time, click the Finisher Certificate button to download your personalized Finisher Certificate.

Race packets for the virtual run will begin to ship within 1-2 weeks of the live event.

No. Your medal will be mailed to you with your packet after you register!

The Fargo Marathon, Half Marathon, and Virtual Run are currently available only for addresses within the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii*. *Shipments to Alaska and Hawaii will incur an additional shipping fee.

We do not offer any size exchanges post packet shipment. All changes to sizes need to be made prior to confirming registration. We highly recommend that all participants take care to view the sizing chart to order the correct size.