MUSKIE 5K FUN RUN
On-site registration will be available on Friday, July 17th from 5pm to 8pm and on Saturday, July 18th from 7:30am to 8:30am at the Muskie. Packet pick-up will take place at Muskie Park Pavilion during those same times. Increased fee for race day registration.
The Muskie 5k Fun Run is a fundraiser for the Nevis School Track and Cross Country Teams. The event is hosted by the Nevis Civic & Commerce Association and held in conjunction with the annual Nevis Muskie Days Festival.
The event is run on the flat, paved Heartland Trail. Chip timing will be utilized and awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each age and gender category.
Pelican River Pheasants Forever -- Hustle For Habitat
Join us for the 3rd Annual Hustle For Habitat event that includes the Rooster Run 5K and 1 Mile Strut on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Location: Dunvilla Trap Range, 21863 Highway 34 (MN-34), Pelican Rapids, 56572
Directions: From Lakeland General Store (22438 Old 59 Rd, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572), turn west on Highway 34. Turn right into the trap range.
The Pelican River chapter of Pheasants Forever had a blast hosting the Hustle For Habitat event in 2024 and 2025, and we are excited to host it again in 2026! The event includes two races: Rooster Run 5K and 1 Mile Strut. Pheasants Forever is known as the "The Habitat Organization" and each chapter decides how all funds raised will be used to support local habitat. The Pelican River chapter will donate the proceeds from this event to local habitat conservation projects, including the Conservation Education program which was developed to grow an informed public that appreciates and supports wildlife habitat conservation and the benefits it provides to clean water, clean air, soil protection and a healthy environment to live in.
If you ran with us in 2025 ... please note these important changes for 2026: The route now pops up to the gravel road right after the water stop, the route will have more directional signage (especially coming out of the field), and we have already reserved more porta potties! We will also have more copies of the map and schedule at registration to make sure every runner knows when and where things are happening. Note that due to the farm habitat, this is more of a "trail run" than a "road run".
If you ran with us in 2024 and 2025 ... thank you for supporting the Hustle For Habitat! The 2026 event is coming back even better than before! We hope you join us again!
For more information, visit the Pelican River Chapter Pheasants Forever Facebook event.
Join us for the Looney Days 5K—a scenic lakes area run starting and finishing at the beautiful Vergas City Beach!
This fun and unique course takes you along a paved trail before leading you across the iconic floating bridge. From there, you'll head onto Tin Can Alley, a grassy path with natural terrain—watch your footing and enjoy the adventure!
You’ll then circle back over the floating boardwalk and continue along the picturesque shoreline of Long Lake. The final stretch is paved, with friendly volunteers stationed along the route to guide you and cheer you on as you make your way to a strong beachside finish.
Whether you're racing for a PR or just soaking in the views, this is a 5K you won't want to miss! 🏃♀️🌊
Online Registration closes at 8:00 p.m. on Friday July 31st. You can still register on race day starting at 6:00 a.m. online and at the Start Line
All proceeds go to support the Bemidji High School and Middle School Track and Cross Country teams.
5K Race Saturday August 1st @8:00 am Start Behind Mayflower Building by Paul's Muscle Mecca and Finish by Paul and Babe
Registration and Bib Pick Up at 7:00am on race day; Race Starts 8:00am Cost: $30 for Pre Registration, $35 on Race Day
Awards: Medals will be given to all 5K runners.
FREE 1/2K Kids Run: Saturday August 1st, 2026 at about 9:00 am. No Registration required. Just show up and race. Start and Finish Near Paul and Babe.
The 23rd Annual Northwoods Triathlon is sponsored by the Nevis Civic and Commerce Assoc. The Civic and Commerce will use the proceeds from this event within the surrounding community to support the health and wellness of its residents.
Join us for a 5K & Fun Run to support our Just for Kix - Mahnomen dancers traveling to the ReliaQuest Bowl in Florida! This is a 5K Fun Run/Walk event held during Wild Rice Day in Mahnomen, MN. We welcome participants of all ages, to complete a 5-kilometer course around town with a kids event held right before the 5K start.
This event's proceeds help support the JFK dancers traveling to Florida to perform during the ReliaQuest bowl!
EVENT TIMELINE:
7:30 - 8:00 AM - Check-in & Shirt Pick-Up
8:00AM - Kids 1K Fun Run down Main Street
8:30AM - 5K Fun/Run Start
Check-In & Start for both events is located at the grass lot along Main Street & W Monroe Ave
T-Shirts are included in registrations completed by August 1st, 2026. After 8/1, shirts are not included with registration.
THE EVENT:
The Red River Rippr is a Cross Country Mountain Bike Race consisting of mostly single track, a small segment of cross country ski trail (wider dirt trail) and short segment of open grass (at the start/finish).
COURSE:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3428039010896367168 [Slight deviations on the back 1/3rd of the course as some work is being done with the main trail. Updated route to be provided once completed and new route can be created]
CATEGORIES:
Open (Men's and Women's) - 4 laps (~16 miles)
Citizen (Men's and Women's) - 2 laps (~8 miles)
U23 (Male and Female) - 2 laps (~8 miles)
U13 (Male and Female) - 1 lap (~4 miles)
Run Like a Legend with a Legend in 2026
Help us celebrate 31 years of the Essentia Health - Dick Beardsley Races in beautiful Detroit Lakes, Minnesota!
On Saturday, September 12 join thousands of runners as you take on mile after mile of scenic Minnesota roadway. With options for runners/walkers of all ages and abilities (Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Youth Run courses), these races are fun for the whole family!
Register to run today.
The WoodChippr is a mostly gravel event with 3 different distances. Distances and courses are TBD, they will range between 30-130 miles.
ROUTES:
2026 WoodChippr Short- TBD
2026 WoodChippr Medium - TBD
2026 WoodChippr Long - TBD
The Short Course will be marked with signs to guide you along the route. If you would like to have a queue sheet for any distance, you can do so by printing the route from RideWithGPS. Else you can navigate from your bike computer or phone. We will release the routes prior to each race as well.
Wearing a helmet is required. Rear light and headlight on your bike are recommended; these roads are open to the public. Wearing headphones is discouraged.
This event is an effort of our 501c3 club to carry forward the tradition of a gravel event in the area this time of year, which had prior been the END-CHIP, now retired.
As with many gravel events, this will be self-supported. For the 2 longer distances, there will be opportunities to refuel and get water at some small town(s) where you can purchase food/drink from convenience store and/or locations where you will be able to get water.
Traditionally this event has been a gravel ride, and we want to maintain that format for those who’d like to participate in a ride. We’d also like to maintain that there will be a time window to start your ride. See the time windows in each distance.
We’d also like to provide the opportunity for those that would like a mass start with others and/or compete and race against others with a set start time for their event. Those start times will be the listed start time for each distance. Podium awards will be provided for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place (men's and women's) for mass start participants for each category.
NOTE: This area has elevation, you'll see this in the course maps. This will add time to your ride versus a flat ride over the same distance. Also, the gravel in this area may be slower than what you're used to. Take these into consideration with your time and your hydration and fueling needs. We recommend you bring one more bottle of water and additional nutrition, beyond what you think you'll need.
'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
-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.
We're back, baby!
-Ty Casey
Ride options
Please note: While there’s no need to commit to a route ahead of time, sharing the distance you’re considering helps us with food planning. We understand plans can change, so you’re always free to decide what works best on ride day.
100 mile ride: Follow well-marked routes through our beautiful lakes area leading you to Itasca State Park. A short hike will lead you to the Headwaters of the mighty Mississippi. The ride will follow Wilderness Drive through the park, then will proceed through Lake George, Emmaville, Dorset and Nevis; then will follow the beautiful Heartland Trail back to the finish at the Century School in Park Rapids.
75 mile ride: This route will lead you through Itasca State Park, continue on Wilderness Drive through the park, then follow the course back to the Century School by way of Lake George, Emmaville, and Dorset. The ride will finish on the Heartland Trail.
42 mile ride: An ideal ride for bikers desiring a shorter route. A beautiful ride through Emmaville, Nevis and back to the finish at the Century School. We encourage leisurely tourers to start early.
Headwaters 100 is a gorgeous ride on a beautiful day! However, as we all know, September in Minnesota can be rainy, windy, chilly, and perhaps even snowy. Please prepare for the weather; there will be no refunds.
🏃♂️ Fargo Mini 2026...
Back for Another Year!
After a highly successful return in 2025, the Fargo Mini is officially back for 2026! 🎉
Runners, families, and the Fargo–Moorhead community came out in a big way, and we’re excited to build on that energy for another unforgettable race weekend.
The Fargo Mini features a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, welcoming everyone from first-time racers to seasoned runners chasing new goals. With a start and finish inside the Fargo Civic Center and nearly 90% of the course along the scenic Red River bike paths, this event offers a fast, fun, and beautiful race experience through the heart of our community.
The Friday night 5K returns with its fun, festive atmosphere (costumes encouraged), followed by Saturday’s 10K and Half Marathon, perfect for runners looking to challenge themselves on a well-supported course.
Once again, the Fargo Mini is proud to support the Mark Knutson Shoes for Kids Legacy Fund, continuing a legacy of giving back and helping ensure kids in our community have access to shoes and opportunities to stay active.
Whether you’re racing for a PR, running with friends, or simply soaking in the energy of race weekend, the Fargo Mini is about community, celebration, and the joy of running.
📍 Location: Fargo Civic Center
📅 Date: October 16 & 17, 2026
🏁 Distances: 5K | 10K | Half Marathon
Join us as we continue this exciting new chapter of the Fargo Mini...bigger, stronger, and here to stay.