The 8th annual Scheels Fargo Marathon is set for the weekend of May 17-19th . Since 2005, thousands of runners from around the country and the world have made the trip to Fargo to find out that it is much more than a crazy movie… it’s a community that RUNS and it’s a community that ROCKS!
The people of this community have embraced this event from the first time it was held, and it gets better every year. Rock bands, cheer teams and everything in between line the FAST and FLAT streets of Fargo, welcoming everyone to what we call home!
In 2011, we brought in the live bands and the runners and fans loved it!! In 2012… it’s time for an encore performance! Fargo does rock, and this is your chance to find out firsthand. A race for everyone... kids, adults, walkers and runners... it all happens May 17-19th.
Thank you for considering Fargo for your 2012 running destination. We assure you that you will not be disappointed!
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FARGO MARATHON 5K: Help Us Put A New Pair of Running Shoes on Children In Our Community
Let's take one huge step forward for our community. This spring Fargo Marathon, Dakota Medical Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and NIKE have partnered together to produce a matching funds program with the goal of raising enough money to purchase a new pair of running shoes for 1000 underprivileged children in the Red River Valley. Your 5K registration will make a difference. 1 Race, 3.1 miles, 10,000 people, 1000 pairs of shoes.