North Dakota · 5K
Fargo Friday 5K
Fargo Friday 5K is a 5K event held in Fargo, North Dakota. Its next confirmed date is Friday, May 21, 2027. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 21, 2027
- Location
- Fargo, ND
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Friday, May 21, 2027
- Location
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Flat / urban
- Registration
- fargomarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 6:30 PM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Fargo Friday 5K
The Mark Knutson Friday Night 5K kicks off Fargo Marathon weekend with an 80s-rock-themed evening 5K that draws thousands of runners and walkers, with live music and a party atmosphere around the FARGODOME.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Major race-weekend event
- Notes
- Large Fargo Marathon weekend 5K.
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Fargo Friday 5K: common questions
- When is the Fargo Friday 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Friday, May 21, 2027.
- Where is the Fargo Friday 5K held?
- In Fargo, North Dakota.
- What distances does the Fargo Friday 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Fargo Friday 5K?
- About 5,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Fargo Friday 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at fargomarathon.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Fargo Friday 5K?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Fargo Friday 5K start?
- 6:30 PM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Fargo Friday 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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