3 running and walking events in Bismarck, North Dakota

🎉 Birthday Beacon 5K Party Run 🎉

Join us for a fun-filled community race supporting Birthday Beacon, a local organization dedicated to making sure every child feels celebrated on their birthday—no matter their circumstances.

Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this event is all about joy, connection, and giving back.

🕣 Registration: 8:30 AM

🏁 Race Start: 9:00 AM

🎈 Party Perks & Activities 🎨

This is more than a 5K—it’s a party! Stick around to enjoy:

🎨 Face painting

🎈 Balloon animals

🎶 Music, prizes, and family-friendly fun

🎁 Registration Perks

Every registered participant receives:

👕 A Birthday Beacon T-shirt

🤸 FREE 1-hour jump pass to Jump Works (formally Sky Zone)

👶 Kids 12 and under run FREE!

Bring the whole family, enjoy a great morning of movement and celebration, and help Birthday Beacon continue spreading birthday joy to children in our community. 💛

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎂🎉

The Capitol City Crit is a closed-course criterium set against the iconic backdrop of the North Dakota State Capitol Grounds. Known for its fast corners and spectator-friendly layout, this event challenges racers to combine speed, tactics, and endurance in a tight, thrilling loop through the heart of Bismarck.

We’re keeping the extended 1.2-mile lap distance — offering racers more chances for attacks, strategy, and recovery. All races will run counter-clockwise, with the start/finish line located near the State Library on the east side of the course. Each race begins with a half-lap lead-in paced by an official.