From the Organizer
🍻🏃♀️ Junkyard Dash 5K
📅 Wednesday, August 12
⏰ 6:45 PM Start
📍 Junkyard Brewing Company | Moorhead, MN
Ready to run, walk, jog, shuffle, or simply earn your post-race beer? 🍺
Join us for the Junkyard Dash 5K, a summer evening favorite that starts and finishes at Junkyard Brewing Moorhead. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the vibes, this event is all about moving your body, connecting with friends, and celebrating with a cold one afterward.
✨ Registration Includes:
👕 Event Shirt
🍺 One complimentary beer from Junkyard Brewing Company
🥃 Commemorative Junkyard glass
⏱️ Chip-timed 5K course
🚨 Limited to 550 participants...don't wait to register!
The route winds through Moorhead streets and along the scenic Red River trail, making it the perfect midweek excuse to get outside and have some fun.
Bring your running buddies, your walking crew, or come solo and make some new friends. Everyone is welcome. 🙌
🎉 Run. Walk. Cheers. Repeat.
Events
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
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Moorhead, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Moorhead, MN
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Junkyard Dash 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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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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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Junkyard Dash 5K?
- Junkyard Dash 5K is a running race held in Moorhead, Minnesota on August 12, 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 Junkyard Dash 5K?
- Wednesday, August 12, 2026 in Moorhead, Minnesota at 1416 1st Ave N. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Junkyard Dash 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Junkyard Dash 5K
Aug 12, 2026