North Dakota · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Fargo Mini Marathon
Fargo Mini Marathon is a half marathon, 10K, 5K and Red River Double event held in Fargo, North Dakota. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Fargo, ND
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Red River Double
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $100.64 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail
- Typical race-day weather
- about 43°F at the start, 93% humidity, 8 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026)
About the Fargo Mini Marathon
Starting and finishing inside the Fargo Civic Center, the Fargo Mini Marathon runs nearly 90% of its course along the scenic Red River bike paths. The fall event supports the Mark Knutson Shoes for Kids Legacy Fund and offers a Red River Double challenge.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of North Dakota's largest fall races; ~90% on the scenic Red River bike paths
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Fargo Mini Marathon: common questions
- When is the Fargo Mini Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Fargo Mini Marathon held?
- In Fargo, North Dakota.
- What distances does the Fargo Mini Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Red River Double.
- How many people run the Fargo Mini Marathon?
- About 2,500 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 Mini Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Fargo Mini Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $100.64 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Fargo Mini Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Fargo Mini Marathon?
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Fargo Mini Marathon?
- about 43°F at the start, 93% humidity, 8 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026).
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