
From the Organizer
Come all runners, joggers, and walkers! The Thompson Fire Department is hosting a 5K walk/run on July 11th at 8:00 AM. All proceeds from the 5K will go towards equipment upgrades, training resources, and facility improvements for the Thompson Fire Department. Thank you for joining us and supporting our mission to better serve our community.
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
80°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Grand Forks Univ (Nws), 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
GFK
Grand Forks International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Days to train
Coming Up
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Hot Shots & Hot Cakes 5K Run/Walk
Jul 11, 2026