Fargo Marathon

MAY
29-30
2026
Experience Essentia Health Fargo Marathon weekend: flat Boston qualifier courses, live music, town wide cheering and a lively post race party. Distances from 5K to marathon plus youth and virtual options welcome runners of every pace.
29-30 May 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Essentia Health Fargo Marathon takes place in Fargo, ND on May 29-30, 2026. The event marks 22 years of the race and features live music, a town-wide cheering section, and a post-race celebration. The course is described as flat, USATF-certified, and a Boston Marathon qualifier. The event is presented by Essentia Health and organized by Ventures Endurance.

Distances and registration inclusions

Available event distances include:

  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K
  • 5K (Friday night)
  • Youth Run
  • Virtual run

Registration includes a finisher’s medal, an exclusive wearable item, a race bib, finisher photos, professional timing and course management, finish-line festivities, and access to an official post-race party. Participants aged 21 and over receive one complimentary alcoholic beverage as part of the event offerings.

Location is listed as Fargo, ND. The event materials reference partner organizations and sponsors, and the race is produced by Ventures Endurance Events LLC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Youth Run
Virtual Run