Red River Ultrafest

Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location: Moorhead, MN; 100 22nd Ave S, 56560
Type: TRAIL

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At a glance

Perks & features

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Distances & registration

8 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3 Hour: Red River Ultrafest
Sat, Sep 19, 9:00 AM CDT · From $107.00
Opens Jan 22, 2026, 1:11 AM CST · Closes Jul 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
6 Hour: Red River Ultrafest
Sat, Sep 19, 8:00 AM CDT · From $133.50
Opens Jan 22, 2026, 1:11 AM CST · Closes Jul 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
12 Hour: Red River Ultrafest
Sat, Sep 19, 7:00 AM CDT · From $160.00
Opens Jan 22, 2026, 1:11 AM CST · Closes Jul 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 5 more options

3 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest
Sat, Sep 19, 9:00 AM CDT · From $107.00
Opens Jan 22, 2026, 1:11 AM CST · Closes Jul 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
6 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest
Sat, Sep 19, 8:00 AM CDT · From $133.50
Opens Jan 22, 2026, 1:11 AM CST · Closes Jul 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
12 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest
Sat, Sep 19, 7:00 AM CDT · From $160.00
Opens Jan 22, 2026, 1:11 AM CST · Closes Jul 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
24 Hour: Red River Ultrafest
Fri, Sep 18, 7:00 PM CDT · From $239.50
Opens Jan 21, 2026, 10:55 AM CST · Closes Jul 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
24 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest
Fri, Sep 18, 7:00 PM CDT · From $239.50
Opens Jan 21, 2026, 10:55 AM CST · Closes Jul 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

The course

From the organizer

'Red River Ultrafest' is Fargo/Moorhead's first ultramarathon.

Why are we putting this race on? Fargo/Moorhead needs a space for endurance athletes to push themselves. This is that opportunity.

Race Description- Max distance in one of the following time domains: (prices will increase as we near the event start) -3 hours -6 hours -12 hours -24 hours

Two racing categories for each time domain: -Run/Walk -Ruck (35lbs) racer must supply their pack with proper weights

*Note- Each race is male/female combined.

Registration Includes: -Race T-shirt -Finishers Award -Finish Pizza -All of the snacks and fuel you could want at the aid station

Schedule: (Run/Ruck) Friday Sept. 18th, 2026 -6:00 pm Check-In for 24-Hour Race Opens -7:00 pm 24-Hour Race Begins

Saturday Sept. 19th, 2026 -6:00 am Check-In Opens -7:00 am 12-Hour Race Begins -8:00 am 6-Hour Race Begins -9:00 am 3-Hour Race Begins -12:00 pm 3-Hour Race Finish/Awards -2:00 pm 6-Hour Race Finish/Awards -7:00 pm 12/24-Hour Race Finish/Awards

Course Description/Course Map: The course will start in Gooseberry on trails, then move across the bridge into Lindenwood, head north to Dike East, then back to Gooseberry. In total, each lap would be 5 miles. Race Course GPX File: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/346179348

Best Aid Station Ever: We will ensure that our main aid station is one of the best you will experience at any race. Please bring a collapsible cup if you have one. Limited cups will be available at the event. A lightly stocked water station will be available at the turnaround point.

We're back, baby!

-Ty Casey