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Fargo Marathon
Fargo Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Fargo, North Dakota. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 9,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Fargo, ND
- Field size
- ~9,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 9,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- fargomarathon.com
- Official website
- fargomarathon.com
About the Fargo Marathon
The Essentia Health Fargo Marathon is North Dakota's flagship running weekend, drawing thousands of runners across five flat, fast events through Fargo and Moorhead. The indoor start/finish at the FARGODOME makes it a favorite for spring PRs and Boston qualifiers.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston Marathon qualifier; North Dakota's largest road race; field capped around 6,000 per signature events
- Notes
- Largest ND marathon
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Fargo Marathon: common questions
- When is the Fargo Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Fargo Marathon held?
- In Fargo, North Dakota.
- What distances does the Fargo Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Fargo Marathon?
- About 9,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Fargo Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at fargomarathon.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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