2027 Essentia Health Fargo Marathon

Name: 2027 Essentia Health Fargo Marathon
Start: 2027-05-21T05:00:00Z
End: 2027-05-21T05:00:00Z
Location: 1800 University Dr N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA

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About

Get ready to run, cheer, and celebrate as we mark 22 years of racing fun on May 21st – 22nd, 2027! This isn’t just a race — it’s a full-blown Midwestern party with live music, a town-wide cheering section, and an epic post-race celebration that’ll keep you movin’ and groovin’. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just soaking in the vibes, our flat and friendly course is perfect for runners of all levels. And yes — it’s USATF-certified and a Boston qualifier!

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Fri, May 21, 2027 - Sat, May 22, 2027

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Fargo, United States

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Where and when

Location

1800 University Dr N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA

Start times

Friday, May 21, 2027

Mark Knutson Friday Night 5K: 6:30 PM

Saturday, May 22, 2027

Marathon: 7:00 AMHalf Marathon: 7:15 AM10K: 7:40 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for 2027 Essentia Health Fargo Marathon

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Mark Knutson Friday Night 5K

5km

$34

Marathon

26.2mi

$94

Half Marathon

13.1mi

$69

10K

10km

$44

Route information

Your experience as a runner is so important to us, and part of that experience includes an adequate number of Aid Stations (Water & Electrolytes). The full and half marathon courses in Fargo have aid stops located approximately every two miles.

All Aid Stations will have water and portable toilets.

Gatorade will be provided at the following locations:

Marathon - Miles 5, 9, 11.5, 13.5, 16.5, and 22

Half Marathon - Miles 4.5, and 9

GU Energy Gels will be provided at the following locations:

Marathon - Miles 13.5 and 22

Half Marathon - Mile 9

Medical Supplies and Drop Out locations will be available at the following locations:

Marathon - Miles 7.5, 13, 20.5, and 24.5

Half Marathon - Miles 7.5 and 11.5