Greg Grooters Memorial 5K & Kids Run
About this race
The Sheyenne High School Track & Field Team is proud to host the 10th Annual Greg Grooters Memorial Run on the streets of West Fargo on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Greg Grooters passed away in 2016 after battling cancer. He was a dedicated teacher, coach, and administrator within West Fargo Public Schools. As the first principal of Sheyenne High School, Greg took great pride in establishing the school and building traditions that continue to shape its culture today.
Greg was also an avid runner and passionate supporter of track and cross country. He participated in countless road races and coached the West Fargo and Moorhead High School track and cross country teams to State Championships. Beyond coaching, he loved following and supporting local track and cross country athletes.
The Greg Grooters Memorial Run was established to honor Greg’s legacy and continue making a positive impact on Sheyenne students.
Event Schedule
7:30 AM – Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration Opens
8:30 AM – Kids Run
8:45 AM – 5K Start
10:00 AM (Approx.) – Awards Ceremony
Registration
Choose one of the options below to register for the Greg Grooters Memorial 5K.
Online Registration
Online registration will close at 8:00 AM on Friday, May 8.
Race Day (Walk-Up) Registration
Walk-up registration will be available on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM during packet pickup at the Sheyenne High School Track.
FAQ
When is the Greg Grooters Memorial 5K?
The race will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Where does the race take place?
All events will start and finish at the Sheyenne High School Track Complex.
Is there a Kids Run?
Yes! There will be a ¼ Mile Kids Fun Run for children ages 12 and under. Kids (12 & under) can also register for the 5K at a discounted rate.
How will I know my time?
All 5K participants will be electronically timed, with results posted online after the race.
What is included in my registration?
5K participants will receive a Greg Grooters Memorial Run shirt, along with post-race drinks and snacks.
When is packet pickup?
Packet pickup will be available Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM at the Sheyenne High School Track Complex.
Pick your distance
Running
5K
Kids 5K (12 & Under)
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in West Fargo, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 8:48 PM local time (CDT) in West Fargo on May 9, 2026 — 14h 48m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
Reviews
Done this event?
If you've participated in this event, share your experience with other runners
Other races near West Fargo
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Horace Bean Day's 5k and Fun Run
Red River Ultrafest
Burn The Bird 5K & 10K
Jingle Bell Run - Fargo, ND
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in West Fargo
Find upcoming events by distance:
- West Fargo 5K Races 4 races
- West Fargo Running Calendar 2026 4 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, 4 West Fargo events
Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we'll fix it.