Lace Up For Literacy
Lace Up For Literacy is a running race on August 28, 2026 in Minot, ND, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- August 28, 2026 (38 days to go)
- Location
- Oak Park, Minot, ND
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Lace Up For Literacy is a family friendly 5k Run/Walk! Proceeds go to North Central Reading Council, an organization that promotes literacy in our community, state, and globally!
Participate in this event, dressed like their favorite book character!
Finishers receive finisher medals and ice cream treats.
Register by August 27th to purchase a commemorative t-shirt.
Awards:
$50 award for the 1st place male and female finishers
Prizes will also be awarded to the most creative book character.
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
54°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Minot Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Minot, ND
Population
47,922
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,729 ft
Nearest Airport
MOT
Minot International Airport · 1 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
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Waiting For?
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Lace Up For Literacy
Aug 28, 2026