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Fargo Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Fargo Marathon race photo
Fargo Marathon race photo
Fargo Marathon race photo
Fargo
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Race date in 229 days
May 22, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Fargo · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$69Varies by event and entry period
2027Date May 22, 2027 · Open
2026Date May 30, 2026
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D-day as of Oct 5, 2026
Fargo Marathon race photo
Senior Master Sgt. David Lipp · Public domain
Fargo Marathon race photo
Senior Master Sgt. David Lipp, Public domain
Fargo Marathon race photo
Senior Master Sgt. David Lipp, Public domain
Fargo Marathon race photo
Senior Master Sgt. David Lipp, Public domain
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Fargo Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This USATF-certified course is also a Boston qualifier and starts at 7:00 a.m. The 22nd edition, in 2027, will be held over the weekend of May 21–22.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Fargo Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

3 race reports
RipLeading28Ran in 2025 · Finish time 2:42:44
“I felt pretty calm at the starting line.”

RipLeading28 finished the 2025 Fargo Marathon in 2:42:44 and qualified for Boston. They described in detail how the heat, humidity, smoke from Canadian wildfires, overlapping routes with half marathon participants, and gel problems caused pace to drop in the second half.

Read the original on Reddit r/AdvancedRunning
MollyRan in 2025
“I stuck with the pace group pretty much the whole time, and like when I ran the Lincoln Half with Anna, it kept me out of my head.”

Molly ran with the pace group through the 2025 Fargo Marathon and stayed on top of her nutrition. She said the crowd support and live music along the course helped carry her through the second half, and the only drawback was a narrow stretch where runners going both directions had to share the road.

Read the original on books/movies/tv/life
She Runs By FaithRan in 2024
“On Saturday, I ran the Fargo Marathon for Marathon #19!”

The author struggled early in the 2024 Fargo Marathon after setting the initial target pace too aggressively, but did not give up and finished the race.

Read the original on She Runs By Faith

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Essentia Health Fargo Marathon 2026: 3D Video Course Map | 42.2 km - Fargo

Go&Race

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Fargo Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

About marathon · marathon
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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Fargo Marathon course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventTime limit
Marathon42.195km7h
Half21.0975km4h
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Indoor start and finish at the Fargodome

FINISH

Indoor start and finish at the Fargodome

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The start for the marathon, half marathon and 10K is at 33 17th Ave N, directly outside the Fargodome.

The marathon starts at 7:00 am on 22 May, half marathon starts at 7:15 am, and the 10K starts at 7:40 am.

The marathon covers 26.2 miles, and course features live bands and DJs, while Fargo residents cheer runners along the streets.

Half marathon is a 13.1-mile course that follows tree-lined residential areas and the Red River before receiving strong support on 8th and 9th Streets in the Clara Barton neighborhood.

It then passes the historic Fargo Theatre on Broadway before heading toward finish.

The event is known for its flat course and fast half marathon, and its course is USATF-certified and can be used as a Boston Marathon qualifying time.

The 2027 event will be held for the 23rd time, and all participants receive a finisher medal and a wearable souvenir.

Typical race-season temperature: around 14°C (56°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Pacers

Finisher medal

Bag drop

Where and when to collect your Fargo Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

15:00-19:00 two days before race day, and 12:00-18:30 the day before at the FARGODOME (based on the previous edition)

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No specific rail/subway station (Fargo has no passenger rail or subway); nearest general public transit is Fargo's MATBUS city bus system, but no specific route/stop to the FARGODOME was identified in race materials.

Start/finish is at the FARGODOME, 33 17th Ave N, Fargo, ND (races begin/end in or just outside the Dome).

Getting to the finish

Same as start — FARGODOME.

Same as start.

More details

Yes —

organizer shuttle buses run from multiple pickup locations (including West Acres Mall) to the FARGODOME every 15 minutes from ~5:00am–6:45am race morning,

with return shuttles from the Dome running 10:30am–2:30pm;

free for anyone with a race bib (bib holders only, no extra passengers).

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Start times vary by event.

The marathon starts at 7:00 am, half marathon starts at 7:15 am, and the 10K starts at 7:40 am,

so plan your travel from your accommodation to the start outside the Fargodome at 33 17th Ave N according to your event.

The 5K takes place at the same location at 6:30 pm on 21 May and is limited to 5,000 participants.

During race week, first choose the distance that matches your goal from the marathon,

half marathon, 10K and 5K, then collect the bib, souvenir and finisher medal included with registration.

After the finish, an official party with live music and local food takes place, and participants aged 21 and over can receive one complimentary alcoholic drink.

You can also decide whether to enter the Friday evening 5K and the main race on Saturday.

Times are local to Fargo. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Fargo Marathon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Candlewood Suites Fargo-North Dakota State University, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 3.2km

8.5/10(173)
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Time for you, before and after the finish

2 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Rent a car in Fargo (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Fargo Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Fargo with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Fargo.

Total cost and budget for Fargo Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Fargo Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Fargo runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Fargo Marathon

FAQ
When does Fargo Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, May 22, 2027 in Fargo, ND, United States.

How much is the Fargo Marathon 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $69.

What distances does Fargo Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does Fargo Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Fargo Marathon 2027 start?

Indoor start and finish at the Fargodome.

Where does Fargo Marathon 2027 finish?

Indoor start and finish at the Fargodome.

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