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Dashing Through The Snow

Minot, North Dakota, United States View on map
Nov 21, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
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About this race

Join us for the Festival of Trees “Dashing through the Snow” 5K run and 1-mile Family Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, November 21st at 12 pm.

**5K Run/Walk:**
The run will start from the Festival at the ND State Fair Event Center, encompassing a route around the Fairgrounds and Roosevelt Park area.

**1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk:**
Embark on a unique festive "Amazing Race" style challenge during this one-mile run/walk. At various stations along the route, participants will complete challenges (trivia, festive tasks, etc.) to progress. Rally your team and get ready for an exhilarating experience!

We encourage all participants to embrace the holiday spirit! Feel free to don holiday attire or even sing carols as you run.

**Registration:** 
5K - $35.00, 1 Mile Fun Run - $25.00
      -  Age 12 and under - $5.00
      - Students (Jr High, HighSchool, College) - $10.00
      *Discounts applied during registration

**Event Details:** Visit Festoftrees.com for more information. Also, be sure to explore the range of exciting events happening throughout the weekend.

Dakota Hope Clinic is a faith-based, life-affirming, non-political, non-denominational Christian 501(c)(3) organization. With satellite locations in Tioga and Bottineau, it serves as the only pregnancy help center in north-central and north western North Dakota. Governed by a local volunteer board and affiliated with Heartbeat International, Dakota Hope provides free services and relies entirely on donations from individuals, businesses, churches, and grants.

Since its founding in 2013, Dakota Hope has supported over 2,200 women and men in crisis, offering non-judgmental, evidence-based information, medical testing, and long-term support. Services include pregnancy testing, limited OB ultrasound, educational programs, and community referrals. Medical services are provided by licensed registered nurses under the medical direction of local licensed physicians. The clinic also offers healing programs for those who have experienced abortion or domestic abuse, ensuring a compassionate, confidential space for all who seek help.

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run/Walk

Nov 21, 2026 5K 12:00 PM
$35.00
Open

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Nov 21, 2026 1.6K 12:00 PM
$25.00
Open

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Team (4 to 6 people)

Nov 21, 2026 1.6K 12:00 PM
$90.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Minot, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) -6.5° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 2.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) -13.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) -2.9°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
23.5
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.4mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
69.9%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 21, 2026 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 21, 2026 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
8h 59m

The sun rises at 8:01 AM and sets at 5:00 PM local time (CST) in Minot on November 21, 2026 — 8h 59m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 11 Minot events

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