Fargo Mini Marathon
About this race
🏃♂️ Fargo Mini 2026...
Back for Another Year!
After a highly successful return in 2025, the Fargo Mini is officially back for 2026! 🎉
Runners, families, and the Fargo–Moorhead community came out in a big way, and we’re excited to build on that energy for another unforgettable race weekend.
The Fargo Mini features a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, welcoming everyone from first-time racers to seasoned runners chasing new goals. With a start and finish inside the Fargo Civic Center and nearly 90% of the course along the scenic Red River bike paths, this event offers a fast, fun, and beautiful race experience through the heart of our community.
The Friday night 5K returns with its fun, festive atmosphere (costumes encouraged), followed by Saturday’s 10K and Half Marathon, perfect for runners looking to challenge themselves on a well-supported course.
Once again, the Fargo Mini is proud to support the Mark Knutson Shoes for Kids Legacy Fund, continuing a legacy of giving back and helping ensure kids in our community have access to shoes and opportunities to stay active.
Whether you’re racing for a PR, running with friends, or simply soaking in the energy of race weekend, the Fargo Mini is about community, celebration, and the joy of running.
📍 Location: Fargo Civic Center
📅 Date: October 16 & 17, 2026
🏁 Distances: 5K | 10K | Half Marathon
Join us as we continue this exciting new chapter of the Fargo Mini...bigger, stronger, and here to stay.
Pick your distance
Running
LAP Trick or Trot 5K
RED RIVER DOUBLE 5K + Half Marathon
Register for **BOTH** the Friday night 5K & Saturday morning Half Marathon for a RED RIVER DOUBLE $10 discount.
RED RIVER DOUBLE 5K + 10K
Register for **BOTH** the Friday night 5K & Saturday morning 10K for a RED RIVER DOUBLE $10 discount.
Half Marathon
10K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Fargo.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Fargo
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Fargo 5K Races 4 races
- Fargo Running Calendar 2026 5 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 5 Fargo events
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