Red River Ultrafest

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

'Red River Ultrafest' is Fargo/Moorhead's first ultramarathon.

Why are we putting this race on? Fargo/Moorhead needs a space for endurance athletes to push themselves. This is that opportunity.

⏰ Race Description

Max distance in one of the following time domains: (prices will increase as we near the event start)

• 3 hours:
• 6 hours:
• 12 hours:
• 24 hours:

Two racing categories for each time domain:

• Run/Walk:
• Ruck (35lbs): racer must supply their pack with proper weights

Note: Each race is male/female combined.

🎽 Registration Includes

• Race T-shirt:
• Finishers Award:
• Finish Pizza:
• Snacks and fuel: All of the snacks and fuel you could want at the aid station

📅 Schedule

(Run/Ruck)

• Friday Sept. 18th, 2026:
• 6:00 pm Check-In for 24-Hour Race Opens
• 7:00 pm 24-Hour Race Begins

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

🗺️ Course Description/Course Map

The course will start in Gooseberry on trails, then move across the bridge into Lindenwood, head north to Dike East, then back to Gooseberry. In total, each lap would be 5 miles.

Race Course GPX File: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/346179348

🍔 Best Aid Station Ever

We will ensure that our main aid station is one of the best you will experience at any race. Please bring a collapsible cup if you have one. Limited cups will be available at the event. A lightly stocked water station will be available at the turnaround point.

🎉 Final Note

We're back, baby!

-Ty Casey

For more information, visit the race page: Red River Ultrafest.