Races Marathon · Fargo, USA
Fargo Marathon
Fargo Marathon is a flat marathon in Fargo, USA, held each May. A mostly flat and fast course from the Fargodome through downtown Fargo, across the river into Moorhead, Minnesota, along riverfront sections and back to a finish inside the dome. Variable spring weather, typically 8 to 18°C; wind is common on the plains. Flat courses like Fargo's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
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When
May
next: Saturday 22 May 2027
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Variable spring weather, typically 8 to 18°C; wind is common on the plains.
Racing this course well
A mostly flat and fast course from the Fargodome through downtown Fargo, across the river into Moorhead, Minnesota, along riverfront sections and back to a finish inside the dome.
Flat courses like Fargo's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Places
- 2,000 runners
Official Fargo Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Saturday 22 May 2027
- Start time
- 07:00
- Time limit
- 7 hours
- Pacers
- Pace groups from 3:00 to 6:00
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
The route runs through downtown Fargo, crosses the river into Moorhead, follows riverfront sections and finishes inside the Fargodome.
Worth knowing
- The finish line is inside the Fargodome.
Pick your goal for Fargo
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Fargo Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Fargo Marathon?
- The next Fargo Marathon is on Saturday 22 May 2027 in Fargo, USA. It is held each May.
- Is the Fargo Marathon course flat?
- A mostly flat and fast course from the Fargodome through downtown Fargo, across the river into Moorhead, Minnesota, along riverfront sections and back to a finish inside the dome.
- How do I enter the Fargo Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served.
- How should I train for the Fargo Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Fargo Marathon's profile and the May weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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