Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Fargo Marathon

Road Running covering 800 m to 42.2 km in West Fargo (North Dakota, United States)

LocationWest Fargo, North Dakota, United StatesShow on map(46.8750° N, 96.9004° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Fargo Marathon is an endurance sporting event in West Fargo, North Dakota, US focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Kids & Youth Races, Culture & History, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), Children's course (1.6 km) (1.6 km, +7 m D+), and Children's course (800 m) (800 m, +4 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (fargomarathon.com).

Official website
Fargo Marathon in West Fargo (Work: "Runner finishes race and celebrates with supporters at the finish line during an event in a city street", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Runner finishes race and celebrates with supporters at the finish line during an event in a city street" · Photo: Shixart1985 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City RunKids & Youth RacesCulture & HistoryMulti-DayBridges & Viaducts

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m163 m - 243 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half marathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m166 m - 206 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m169 m - 188 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m172 m - 181 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Children's course (1.6 km)Road Running1.6 km+7 m175 m - 179 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Children's course (800 m)Road Running800 m+4 m163 m - 165 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
163 m - 243 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS46.8750° N, 96.9004° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 163 m to 243 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 243 m·at 24.4 km·Ø 0.9 %
163 m190 m216 m243 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km243 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Fargo Marathon take place?

Fargo Marathon takes place in West Fargo, North Dakota, US (start area at coordinates 46.875° N, 96.9004° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Fargo Marathon?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), Children's course (1.6 km) (1.6 km, +7 m D+), and Children's course (800 m) (800 m, +4 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Fargo Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 163 m and 243 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Fargo Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (fargomarathon.com).