Aber Race
- Date Sat 3rd August 2024
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Abercrombie, North Dakota
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Aber Race on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, in the charming town of Abercrombie, Richland, North Dakota! This exciting event is part of a three-day festival celebrating the rich history of Abercrombie, featuring a scenic course that starts and finishes at Abercrombie Park Pavilion. Runners will enjoy a flat, blacktop terrain as they race past the historic Fort Abercrombie and across the stunning Red River into Minnesota.
The day kicks off with the Aber Days 5k run/walk at 8 AM, followed by the Aber Days Kids Fun Run at 9 AM. Don’t miss out on the fun—early registration is open until July 7th, and participants registering after this date may not receive a medal. In addition to the races, the Aber Days festival features a parade, a market at the Park Pavilion, a classic car show, and a thrilling rodeo by the Abercrombie Fire & Rescue, all culminating in a lively street dance downtown. The weekend wraps up with a special all-faith religious service and a potluck meal in the park. Come celebrate, compete, and create unforgettable memories in Abercrombie!
The day kicks off with the Aber Days 5k run/walk at 8 AM, followed by the Aber Days Kids Fun Run at 9 AM. Don’t miss out on the fun—early registration is open until July 7th, and participants registering after this date may not receive a medal. In addition to the races, the Aber Days festival features a parade, a market at the Park Pavilion, a classic car show, and a thrilling rodeo by the Abercrombie Fire & Rescue, all culminating in a lively street dance downtown. The weekend wraps up with a special all-faith religious service and a potluck meal in the park. Come celebrate, compete, and create unforgettable memories in Abercrombie!
Organiser's Description
Part of a three-day festival to celebrate historic Abercrombie, North Dakota, the races starts and finishes at Abercrombie Park Pavilion, and takes riders on a blacktop flat terrain past Historical Fort Abercrombie and across the mighty Red River into Minnesota.
Proceeds from these events will go towards renovating the city park and installing a splash pad.
EVENT SCHEDULE
* The Great American Bike Ride - Friday, August 2nd - 7pm
* Aber Days 5k run/walk - Saturday August 3rd - 8am
* Aber Days Kids Fun Run - Saturday August 3rd - 9am
EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS JULY 7TH. PARTICIPANTS REGISTERING AFTER JULY 7TH ARE NOT GUARANTEED A MEDAL.
Some of the annual Aber Days events include: Parade through town, market at Park Pavilion, classic car show, Abercrombie Fire & Rescue Rodeo followed by a street dance downtown. The eventful weekend closes with a special all-faith religious service in the park with a potluck meal after.
Proceeds from these events will go towards renovating the city park and installing a splash pad.
EVENT SCHEDULE
* The Great American Bike Ride - Friday, August 2nd - 7pm
* Aber Days 5k run/walk - Saturday August 3rd - 8am
* Aber Days Kids Fun Run - Saturday August 3rd - 9am
EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS JULY 7TH. PARTICIPANTS REGISTERING AFTER JULY 7TH ARE NOT GUARANTEED A MEDAL.
Some of the annual Aber Days events include: Parade through town, market at Park Pavilion, classic car show, Abercrombie Fire & Rescue Rodeo followed by a street dance downtown. The eventful weekend closes with a special all-faith religious service in the park with a potluck meal after.
Races
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The Great Abercrombie Bike Ride
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Fri 2nd August 2024 (8:00PM EDT)
$22.20
CLOSEDEarly registration ends July 7th. Participants registering AFTER July 7th are not guaranteed a medal. Family Friendly Event. BYOB (Bring your own bike). Helmets are recommended but not required. Bike trailers are welcome but all participants must be registered. Race Date: Friday, August 2nd Location: Corner of 4th Ave E & Abercrombie Street, Abercrombie ND (near the front entrance of the Abercrombie Pavilion Park) Race Day Schedule: 6-6:30pm Bike Ride Packet Pick up 6:45pm Bikes Line up 6:55pm Pledge or Star Spangled Banner 7:00pm Bike Ride Starts (Rain or Shine no refunds) Race route: From the corner of 4th Ave E and Abercrombie Street Head west on Abercrombie Street (gravel) towards Broadway/County Road 22. Take pavement to McCauleyville. Turn left at County Road 1/135th Ave (near McCauleyville town sign). Go over the bridge and almost to Highway 75 Turn around and take route back to Pavilion park. Early registration ends July 7th. Participants registering AFTER July 7th are not guaranteed a medal. -
Aber Days 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 3rd August 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSEDEarly registration ends July 7th. Participants registering AFTER July 7th are not guaranteed a medal. No age restrictions. All participants must be registered. Race day - Saturday August 3rd Race Day schedule 7:15am 7:45am packet pick up 7:45am Race Line up (rain or shine) 7:55am Pledge 8am 5K Run/Walk begins 8:55am Youth Run line up (rain or shine) 9am Youth Run begins Location: Meet South side of Aber Museum Park/north of the rodeo grounds Race Route: From the rodeo grounds racer will run/walk on paved highway toward McCauleyville following designated route returning to the finish line back at the rodeo grounds. -
Aber Days Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 3rd August 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDEarly registration ends July 7th. Participants registering AFTER July 7th are not guaranteed a medal. Kids 12 and under welcome. All participants must be registered. Race day - Saturday August 3rd Race Day schedule 7:15am 7:45am packet pick up 7:45am Race Line up (rain or shine) 7:55am Pledge 8am 5K Run/Walk begins 8:55am Youth Run line up (rain or shine) 9am Youth Run begins Location: Meet South side of Aber Museum Park/north of the rodeo grounds Race Route: Gravel road by the rodeo grounds
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