Which North Dakota cities have the most 5K races?
Minot (3), Fargo (2), Abercrombie (1), Mountain (1) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
North Dakota · 5K
5K Races in North Dakota
Every upcoming 5K in North Dakota, all 13 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
13 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.
5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in North Dakota
13 total Sat, Aug 1, 2026ABER DAYS 5k Walk/Run Abercrombie, NDFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Life in the Vast Lane 5K Run/Walk Mountain, NDFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 8, 2026Kindred Fire Hero 5K & Kids Run Kindred, NDFrom $25Details Wed, Aug 12, 2026Hazen Chalkfest Color Run 5K Hazen, NDFrom $35Register Fri, Aug 28, 2026Lace Up For Literacy Minot, NDFrom $25Details Fri, Sep 11, 2026BurliMOT Half Marathon, Relay, 5K, and 1 Mile Walk/Run/Roll Minot, NDFrom $5Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Horace Bean Day's 5k and Fun Run Horace, NDFrom $10Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Bailey Bernstein's 5k Glow Walk/Run Wahpeton, NDFrom $30Details Fri, Oct 16, 2026Fargo Mini Marathon Fargo, NDFrom $44Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Dashing Through The Snow Minot, NDFrom $25Details Sat, Dec 5, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run Fargo, NDFrom $35Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Through the Smoke Road Race Mandan, NDFrom $30Details
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 Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in North Dakota
When are most 5K races held in North Dakota?
August is the busiest month for 5K races in North Dakota, with 5 of the 13, followed by September with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How much do North Dakota 5K races cost?
Entry fees for 5K races here run from $5 to about $44, depending on the event and how early you register.
How early should I register for a 5K in North Dakota?
6 of the 13 5K races in North Dakota already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
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 35:34, 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.