2 running, cycling, mountain biking, and other events in Fargo, North Dakota

This is a series of races taking place in July/August on Monday nights in Fargo - Moorhead. Registrants can participate in any number of the 3 race nights. Anyone can register and race any of the nights. To be eligible for the race series standings, you must be a FlatLands Cycling member. Details on the series below and on our website. Membership details and sign-up instructions can be found here: https://www.flatlandscycling.org/membership.

U23 and U13 racers do NOT need to be FlatLands Members to compete in the series and be included in the race series standings for the U23 and U13 Category.

Check-in for Open Category is 5:45 - 6:15. Mandatory rider pre-race meeting at 6:25. Race Starts at 6:30.

Check-in for Citizen, U23 and U13 Categories is 5:45 - 7:15. Mandatory rider pre-race meeting at 7:25. Race Starts at 7:30.

Race Series Nights and Locations:

7/13 - Lions Trail System (Fargo)

Lap 1: https://www.strava.com/segments/39654108

Lap 2: (and 3 for Open) : https://www.strava.com/segments/41740038

7/20- Lions Trail System (Fargo) FULL DETAILS WILL BE INLINE BELOW AS RACE GET CLOSER.

7/27 - MB Johnson Park (Moorhead) FULL DETAILS WILL BE INLINE BELOW AS RACE GET CLOSER.

CATEGORIES:

Open (Men's and Women's) - 3 laps (~12 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)

A numbered race plate will be provided to each participant, and it must be affixed to the front of your handlebars and be legible.

Participants register for the category they are eligible and which to compete in. You may be eligible for multiple categories, if so, choose which one you'd like to complete.

Race series scoring will be kept per category. Points are awarded in each category based on how a participant places in that night's race. 1st place gets ‘X’ Points, 2nd place gets ‘Y’ Points, and so on. Your best 3 races for a given category will count towards the series final results. Participants can change to a different category for the series, but their points will only count towards the category which they raced on a given night.

See our website and race series page for the latest and full details of this event, scoring, etc.

Monday Night Mountain Bike Series — FlatLands Cycling

🏃‍♂️ 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.