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North Dakota > Fargo Marathon, Half
Marathon & 5K
Fargo, ND
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Date
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Event
Details
Follow a half-marathon course that takes runners through two states at
the Fargo Marathon & Half Marathon, along a route that begins
at the
Fargodome and runs through North Dakota's largest city and across the
Red
River to nearby Moorhead, Minnesota, and back. The course is rich in
history and both architectural and natural beauty, as the race unfolds
through some of Fargo's most popular tourist attractions in the city
called the "Gateway to the West" since its founding back in 1871.
From the starting line at the Fargodome, the loop course for the half
follows a slighty zig-zag route through town, along tree-lined streets
filled with plenty of enthusiastic spectators, and past sights such as
the Fargo Country Club and Rose Creek Golf Course, the Red River, the
Milwaukee Bike Trail and the
impressive Main Avenue Bridge downtown, which organizers say "is a
sight you won't forget." Run entirely along paved city streets, the
half-marathon course experiences few changes in elevation throughout
the 13.1 miles of the race.
Participants will definitely get a kick out of the finish line, which
lies back at the Fargodome -- there's a video monitor there to display
each runner crossing the finish line, so you'll get the chance to see
yourself as you complete your race, whether it's 13.1 miles, 26.2
miles, or the 5K.
Race
Weather & Climate
Springtime brings some of the mildest, most pleasant temperatures of
the year to the Fargo area, which normally experiences bitterly cold
and snowy winters. Temperatures in May average between 70°F and
45°F (with an average high on race day of 65°F), while
rainfall is relatively moderate, with an average of 2.61 inches for the
month.
Fees
$40 if registered by January 1, 2008
$45 between Jan. 2 - March 1
$55 between March 2 - May 1
$60 between May 2 - May 10
$75 at the race expo on May 16
Registration
To register for the 2008 Fargo Marathon or Half Marathon, register online here.
Website
www.fargomarathon.com
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