Aging in Community, New Salem 5K
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Run a 5K through charming New Salem, past the World's Largest Holstein Cow, and support local hunger relief efforts.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseJoin the Aging in Community 5K in New Salem, North Dakota, for a day dedicated to health and wellness. This event aims to raise awareness for initiatives improving the quality of life for older adults in rural North Dakota, with proceeds benefiting the New Salem Hunger Relief food pantry. Experience the charming downtown, run past the iconic Salem Sue, and enjoy a festive street fair on Main Street after your run. It's a wonderful opportunity to support a vital local cause while enjoying the community spirit.
From the organizer
Fitness is important at every age. Join NDSU Aging in Community for a 5K in beautiful New Salem ND. Bring your family and friends to experience the enchanting downtown area of New Salem with race sign in at the historic Metropolitan Hotel. The route will follow 8th street delivering participants to highway 10 where Salem Sue, World's Largest Holstein Cow, quietly watching over the community. The race will end with a festival type street fair on New Salem's friendly Main street. The goal of the event is to raise awareness for the work that Aging in Community does to improve quality of life for older adults living in rural North Dakota. Proceeds raised will benefit the local community food pantry, New Salem Hunger Relief. Join us for a fun day of health and wellness in beautiful New Salem North Dakota.
