Crooked Crane Trail 36 Hour

Crooked Crane Trail 36 Hour is a running race on September 30 – October 1, 2026 in Dickinson, ND.

Date
September 30 – October 1, 2026 (64 days to go)
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Welcome to the Crooked Crane Trail 36 Hour race in Dickinson, North Dakota.

Format:

Fat ass, self-support only, no fee.

Course:

1.9-mile paved Crooked Crane Trail in the Patterson Lake Recreation Area at 3753 114th Ave SW, Dickinson, ND 58601.

53 laps will make it 100.7 miles.

Time:

36 hours, from 12am Mountain Time on September 30 to 12pm Mountain Time on October 1.

Size limit:

10.

Race rules:

  • Runners must make reservations for camping (either modern or primitive) for check-in on September 28 and check-out on October 1, at Dickinson Parks and Recreation Camping Reservation Site. No runners will be allowed to run the race without a camping reservation.
  • Runners must register by September 22 at runsignup.com.
  • Runners must be at least 18 years of age and sign the waiver during registration.
  • Runners can start anytime after the official race start time.
  • Runners can finish anytime before the official race end time, after which runners must be off course.
  • When runners temporarily leave the course, they must reenter the race at the same spot and continue in the same direction.
  • Runners must provide their own supplies throughout the race, including yet not limited to, water, sports drink, snacks, and food.
  • Runners should be prepared to track their exact distance using a commonly used application (e.g. Strava, Garmin, Apple Health).
  • Parking is at the camp site you reserve.

For any questions, please contact the race director.

Happy running!

Events

Crooked Crane Trail 36 Hour

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

66°

Typical Low

36°

Chance of Rain

22%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Dickinson, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:49 AMSunset 6:32 PMDaylight 11h 44m

Host City

About Dickinson, ND

Nearest Airport

DIK

Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport · 5 mi

Time Zone

Mountain Time

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Days to train

Race
Crooked Crane Trail 36 Hour
Date
September 30 – October 1, 2026

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About This Sport

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Crooked Crane Trail 36 Hour?+
Crooked Crane Trail 36 Hour is a running race held in Dickinson, North Dakota on September 30, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Crooked Crane Trail 36 Hour?+
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 in Dickinson, North Dakota at 3753 114th Ave SW. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Crooked Crane Trail 36 Hour?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Crooked Crane Trail 36 Hour

Sep 30, 2026

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