Red River Ultrafest

Red River Ultrafest

Date: September 18, 2026
Location: 100 22nd Ave S, Moorhead, MN

Overview:

• Event: Fargo/Moorhead's first ultramarathon.
• Purpose: To provide a space for endurance athletes to push themselves.
• Race Description: Max distance in one of the following time domains:
• Time Options: 3 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours.

Race Categories

• Achievements: Racers completing 100 miles in the run and 100k in the ruck will receive a buckle.
• Categories: Two racing categories for each time domain.
• Options: Run/Walk and Ruck (35lbs), racer must supply their pack with proper weights.
• Note: Each race is male/female combined.

Registration Includes

• Race T-shirt: Included with registration.
• Finishers Award: Recognizing your achievement.
• Finish Pizza: Fuel up post-race.
• Aid Station: All the snacks and fuel you could want.

Schedule

• Friday, Sept. 18, 2026: 6:00 pm Check-In for 24-Hour Race Opens.
• 7:00 pm: 24-Hour Race Begins.
• Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026: Check-In Opens at 6:00 am.
• Start Times: 12-Hour Race at 7:00 am, 6-Hour Race at 8:00 am, 3-Hour Race at 9:00 am.
• Awards: 3-Hour Race Finish/Awards at 12:00 pm, 6-Hour Race Finish/Awards at 2:00 pm, 12/24-Hour Race Finish/Awards at 7:00 pm.

Course Description

• Starting Point: The course will start in Gooseberry on trails.
• Course Route: Move across the bridge into Lindenwood, then head north to Dike East, returning to Gooseberry.
• Lap Distance: Each lap measures 5 miles.
• GPX File: Race Course can be found here.

Aid Station

• Quality: Our main aid station will be one of the best at any race.
• Equipment: Please bring a collapsible cup if you have one: limited cups will be available.
• Additional Support: A lightly stocked water station will be available at the turnaround point.
• Commitment: We're back, baby! -Ty Casey

More Information

For further details and registration, visit our official page: Red River Ultrafest.