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Fargo Marathon

Fargo, ND
Saturday, June 1, 2024

  4.7 Stars from 7 Reviews

Description

The Fargo Marathon course is extremely flat and fast with only approximately 30 feet between the high and low points of the course.

The race starts and ends inside the Fargo Dome.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2024: Saturday, June 1, 2024
2023: Saturday, May 20, 2023


Course Information

Profile: Very Flat
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 59°F (15°C)
Average High: 72°F (22°C)
Average Low: 47° F (8°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.48
Course Score: 99.48


Race Size

2023: 965 Finishers
2022: 741 Finishers
2021: 838 Finishers
2020: No Results
2019: 1,366 Finishers
2018: 1,464 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2023: 8.4%
2022: 10.5%
2021: 7%
2020: N/A
2019: 9.8%
2018: 11.3%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes


Weather Averages for Last 9 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 67°F  (19°C)
Low: 43°F  (6°C)

Race Start Conditions

47°F  (8°C)
Humidity: 69%

Clear
SE 8 mph

PR Score

127.58

Course Score

99.75



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How does the Fargo Marathon Rank?


The Fargo Marathon was the 74th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 85th largest in 2022.

Last year 8.4% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 10.5% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.

This gives the Fargo Marathon the 225th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 159th highest percentage in 2022.


Its Course Score of 99.48 ranks it as the 102nd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 1st fastest course in North Dakota.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Fargo Marathon a PR Score of 99.48. This PR Score ranks it as the 69th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 1st fastest in North Dakota.

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.


Fargo Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 908 feet (276m)
Min Elevation: 874 feet (266m)

Elevation Gain: 260 feet (79m)
Elevation Loss: 260 feet (79m)


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Course updated 12/30/2023



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Recent Fargo Marathon Reviews

4.7 Stars from 7 Reviews
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Jeff's review of 2023 Fargo Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

This was an excellent race. The route is as flat as can be. The Fargodome is a nice venue, great for keeping warm before the race, loads of restrooms, and easy parking. Great volunteer presence throughout the race. Prepare for a lot of turns. One improvement could be tracking/results communication.


Race Tips

Prepare for turns, focus on tangents to avoid excess mileage. The route couldn't be more flat, a couple underpasses are the only real inclines/declines to speak of.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Pay attention to race time, the 13.1 started at 7:30 and 26.2 at 7:45. This initially concerned me, but the routes diverge immediately so it's not an issue.


George's review of 2023 Fargo Marathon.   

4 / 5 Stars

Review

Volunteers, crowd support and the community were awesome. It was really nice to be able to wait inside the Fargo Dome before the race. The sun came up at 5:30am so I do not know why the race director waited until 7:45am to start the marathon. The sun was high in the sky by the time we started so it was too hot for me by the time we finished. Course has a lot of turns. I was getting dizzy. The post race food was ice cream, donuts and chocolate milk. Nothing salty and no beer. There was supposed to be an after party later in the afternoon in another location. Why you would not have it immediately following the race at the finish line is beyond me. We made plans to celebrate somewhere else closer to our hotel which was lucky because apparently they cancelled the after party but did not announce it.


Race Tips

Get ready for a lot of turns. The roads are really rough so you will have to watch your footing like a trail race not a road race. Race has a late start so plan to be running in the heat of the day.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Since the race starts inside, try going outside just before you line up to start and get your watch to connect to the satellites that way it will connect faster once the race starts and you leave the dome.


RS's review of 2017 Fargo Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

This was my first marathon and BQ after 20 years of shorter distances, and it was excellent. Extremely well run and organized. Starting and finishing indoors was unique and set a gold standard. The course is a bit twisty, but excellent, with good scenery, and race support.


Race Tips

About as flat as you could expect, except for the short but steep underpass around mile 24/25. Coming into the finish you get a nice gentle downhill heading into the dome.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

The breweries in town are excellent, and everyone is extremely supportive of race participants. Plenty of parking an hour before race time right at the FargoDome. Bathrooms and showers inside the Dome are all open as well.


JE's review of 2017 Fargo Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

This race was excellent. The organization, spectators, and scenery were all phenomenal. The indoor start and finish were well received, but get ready to walk those stairs to get off the stadium floor.


Race Tips

The course was pancake flat. There were a lot of turns, so practice running the tangents and 180 turns. I would suggest even pacing. Your wont have to save for any last minute hills. This year's weather was perfect. High 40's with cloud cover and no wind.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Parking is a breeze and there were plenty of restaurant options. The town of Fargo was very accommodating. I stayed in West Fargo, which looked to be newly developed. Check out the Main Street for food and entertainment after. Plenty of choices.


IWB's review of 2017 Fargo Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

The race was well organized and a great course. Enjoyed it immensely. It is my current PR! Scenery was great. Really enjoyed starting and ending in the Fargo dome.


Race Tips

Enjoyed crossing over into Minnesota and back. The elevation effected me some being from Florida's sea level. The end was a bit hillier than expected but not bad.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Since the half marathoners start after the full marathoners parking wasn't bad at all.