The Essentia Health Fargo Marathon is a week-long celebration of running. All races are full of tradition, heart, and good ol’ fashion Fargo fun with unforgetable support from live bands and a town-wide cheering section keeping you moving and grooving.
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Race Info
Shuttle buses are provided to transfer participants from various locations throughout Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead to the Fargodome.
The Fargo Marathon will offer pace groups for the time goals. There also will be pacers for the half marathon.
The aid stations will have water and energy drinks; energy gels are available to the full marathoners at approximately miles 10 and 20 and to the half marathoners at approximately mile 8.5. There are also medical dropout points located at miles 7, 12, 20, and 24 for full marathoners. For half marathoners, the medical dropout points are at miles 7, 10, and 12.
Race Date
May 30 – 31, 2025.
Location
Fargo, ND 58102 US
Directions
Distances
- Essentia Health Fargo Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Essentia Health Fargo Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Essentia Health Fargo 10K
- Fargo Friday Night 5K
Starting Time
- May 30, 7:30 AM – Essentia Health Fargo Marathon (26.2 miles)
- May 30, 7:45 AM – Essentia Health Fargo Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- May 30, 8:00 AM – Essentia Health Fargo 10K
- May 31, 6:30 PM – Fargo Friday Night 5K, Youth Run, FurGo Dog Run
Entry Fees
- $94 and up – full marathon
- $69 and up – half marathon
- $44 and up – 10K
- $29 and up – 5K
Course Map
The courses are flat, fast, and fun. They combine beautiful neighborhoods and historic streets.
You can find the course map and description here: fargomarathon.com.
The marathon course has the USA Track & Field (USATF) Course Certification.
Registration
To participate in the Fargo running week, register here enmotive.com.
Official Race Website
Always refer to the official website for the latest race information: fargomarathon.com.
Social Media
If you would like to keep up on the latest news, connect with the race on Facebook and Instagram.
Related Events
If you’re looking for more races like this, have a look at our Marathons Calendar. You may also like to participate in other races in May.
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