2 events in Moorhead, Minnesota

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)

'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