Fargo Marathon
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Essentia Health Fargo Marathon
The Essentia Health Fargo Marathon takes place May 21-22, 2027 in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The event spans a weekend of road races that run through neighborhoods, scenic parks, and the downtown area, with the marathon finish located inside the FARGODOME.
Distances offered include:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Youth Run
- Virtual
Race weekend features prepared courses that are professionally managed and timed, on-course support, and a finish line celebration. Registration for participants includes a commemorative finisher medal, exclusive event swag, and free professional finisher photos. The event also provides a complimentary post-race beverage for participants aged 21 and over.
Additional activities around race weekend include a Planet Fitness guided pre-race warm-up, the GoFar Challenge for a two-day double distance effort, a Finish Line Festival, and an official after party at Buffalo Wild Wings North. Options for group registration, volunteering, virtual participation, and charity fundraising through the Shoes for Kids campaign are part of the event structure. The event received North Dakota awards for marathon and half marathon in 2024, 2025 and 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
