Red River Ultrafest

About the Event

'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

Races Offered

24 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest

Sep 18, 2026

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Distance — 24 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest

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19:00

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$225.00

24 Hour: Red River Ultrafest

Sep 18, 2026

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Distance — 24 Hour: Red River Ultrafest

terrain

Type — Running

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19:00

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$225.00

12 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 12 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$150.00

12 Hour: Red River Ultrafest

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 12 Hour: Red River Ultrafest

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$150.00

6 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 6 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$125.00

6 Hour: Red River Ultrafest

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 6 Hour: Red River Ultrafest

terrain

Type — Running

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08:00

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$125.00

3 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 3 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$100.00

3 Hour: Red River Ultrafest

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 3 Hour: Red River Ultrafest

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$100.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Moorhead.

thermostat Temperature

14.1° / 24.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.3° / 23.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 35m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:05

nightlight Sunset

19:36

About Moorhead

Learn more about the host city, Moorhead.

Moorhead is a city in Minnesota of about 35,000. Moorhead is sometimes referred to as the "twin city" of the larger Fargo, North Dakota, its neighbor across the Red River in North Dakota.