Which North Dakota cities have the most 5K races?
Minot (3), Fargo (2), Mandan (2), Lamoure (1) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
North Dakota · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in North Dakota
Every upcoming 5K in North Dakota, all 10 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
10 upcoming 5K races · 4 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The North Dakota races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
North Dakota 5K Races by City
The Next 5K Runs in North Dakota
10 total Sat, Nov 21, 2026Dashing Through The Snow Minot, NDFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Magic City Turkey Trot Minot, NDFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 20267th Annual Turkey Trot Lamoure, NDFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Burn The Bird 5K & 10K Fargo, NDFrom $32Details Sat, Dec 5, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run Fargo, NDFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026North Dakota Santa Run Mandan, NDFrom $38Details Sat, May 15, 2027Hair of the Dog Minot, NDFrom $27Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Through the Smoke Road Race Mandan, NDRegistration opens Jan 5, 2027From $30Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027Freedom Run 5K & Kids Run Langdon, NDRegistration opens May 30, 2027From $25Details Sat, Aug 7, 2027ABER DAYS 5k Walk/Run Abercrombie, NDRegistration opens Jul 12, 2027From $25Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in North Dakota
When are most 5K races held in North Dakota?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in North Dakota, with 4 of the 10, followed by December with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are North Dakota 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 4 5K races in North Dakota with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:15, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.