4 running, walking, and ultra events in Moorhead, Minnesota

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, walking, and ultra events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• SHORT SHORTS 5K @ Swing Barrel [runsignup.com]
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  Fri, Jun 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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  👟🍻 Get ready to show some leg! 🍻👟

  The SHORT SHORTS 5K is back at Swing Barrel Brewing Co. and while we highly encourage rocking your shortest, funniest, most retro shorts… regular running shorts are...

  👟🍻 Get ready to show some leg! 🍻👟

  The SHORT SHORTS 5K is back at Swing Barrel Brewing Co. and while we highly encourage rocking your shortest, funniest, most retro shorts… regular running shorts are totally fine too! 😎

  📍 Location: Swing Barrel Brewing Co.

  📅 Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026

  🕖 Time: 7:00 PM

  🎽 Dress Code: Short shorts encouraged, but not required!

  Whether you're a seasoned runner or just here for the fun (and that post-race beer 🍺), this 5K is all about good vibes, great people, and a little leg day celebration.

  Each registration includes:

  🍺 ONE FREE drink

  👕 Official 2026 SHORT SHORTS 5K Shirt

  ☕ Commemorative Mug

  🩳 Plus the option to purchase one-of-a-kind custom SHORT SHORTS!

  Stick around after the race for:

  ✔️ Cold beer from Swing Barrel

  ✔️ Live music

  ✔️ Great food

  ✔️ Prizes for best (and boldest) shorts

  ✔️ An all-around great time

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  Grab your running buddies and let’s make it a night to remember! 🏃‍♂️✨

  3.1 Miles 5k Run

  814 Center Ave, Moorhead, Minnesota, 56560, United States
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• Red River Ultrafest [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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  '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.

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  '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

  Run Trail Ultra Walk

  100 22nd Ave S, Moorhead, Minnesota, 56560, United States
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