North Dakota · Marathon · Half
Fargo Marathon
Fargo Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Fargo, North Dakota. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, May 22, 2027. About 9,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 22, 2027
- Location
- Fargo, ND
- Field size
- ~9,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, May 22, 2027
- Location
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 9,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- fargomarathon.com
- Official website
- fargomarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $94 (from fargomarathon.com, checked October 2, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; Boston qualifier
About the Fargo Marathon
The Essentia Health Fargo Marathon is North Dakota's flagship running weekend, drawing thousands of runners across five flat, fast events through Fargo and Moorhead. The indoor start/finish at the FARGODOME makes it a favorite for spring PRs and Boston qualifiers.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston Marathon qualifier; North Dakota's largest road race; field capped around 6,000 per signature events
- Notes
- Largest ND marathon
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Fargo Marathon: common questions
- When is the Fargo Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, May 22, 2027.
- Where is the Fargo Marathon held?
- In Fargo, North Dakota.
- What distances does the Fargo Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Fargo Marathon?
- About 9,000 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 Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at fargomarathon.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Fargo Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $94 (from fargomarathon.com, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the Fargo Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Fargo Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; Boston qualifier.
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