
From the Organizer
The Fargo Moorhead Student Veterans 9/11 Memorial 5K raises funds to support student veteran and emergency responder initiatives; scholarships; spouse and dependent training support scholarships; and to respond to veteran, firefighter, law enforcement professional, and emergency responder organizations' requests for support. Proceeds from this event will directly support scholarships, student veteran programming, and a tactical fund to respond to veteran and emergency responder emergencies and requests for support.
The Fargo-Moorhead Student Veterans 9/11 Memorial 5K is capped at 1,200 runners across 10 designated corrals. With one flat registration period, registrations will fill up early, so register early to secure your spot. Our fast, flat course is one of the few USATF Certified and Sanctioned 5Ks in the region.
Events
Weather
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
75°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Salem 5nw, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
44,706
as of 2023
City Elevation
903 ft
Nearest Airport
FAR
Hector International Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fargo Moorhead Student Veterans 9/11 Memorial 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
86
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
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Fargo Moorhead Student Veterans 9/11 Memorial 5K
Sep 11, 2026