Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Races
Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Races is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Detroit Lakes, MN, with entry fees from $15 to $94.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (6 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$94
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Run Like a Legend with a Legend in 2026
Help us celebrate 31 years of the Essentia Health - Dick Beardsley Races in beautiful Detroit Lakes, Minnesota!
On Saturday, September 12 join thousands of runners as you take on mile after mile of scenic Minnesota roadway. With options for runners/walkers of all ages and abilities (Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Youth Run courses), these races are fun for the whole family!
Register to run today.
**NOTE** New Location for 2026 Race Day Activities - Due to construction, race day activities and the fan favorite Pasta Feed will be held in Peoples Park: 1324 Peoples Street, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 9/12
High
70°
Low
47°
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers
Chance of Rain
24%
Wind
7 to 14 mph
Host City
About Detroit Lakes, MN
Population
10,002
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,370 ft
Nearest Airport
FAR
Hector International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Races, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
6
Days to train
- Race
- Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Races
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Races
Sep 12, 2026