Aging in Community, New Salem 5K
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location New Salem, North Dakota
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fitness and community spirit at the Aging in Community New Salem 5K on Saturday, July 11, 2026! This exciting event will take place in the charming town of New Salem, Morton, where participants will enjoy a scenic route showcasing the enchanting downtown area. Starting at the historic Metropolitan Hotel, runners and walkers will make their way along 8th Street towards Highway 10, with the iconic Salem Sue, the World's Largest Holstein Cow, cheering them on from the sidelines.
The race concludes with a lively street fair on New Salem's friendly Main Street, making it a perfect day out for families and friends. Not only will you be promoting health and wellness, but you'll also be supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event will benefit the New Salem Hunger Relief food pantry, helping to improve the quality of life for older adults in rural North Dakota. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to engage with your community while enjoying a fun and fulfilling day outdoors!
The race concludes with a lively street fair on New Salem's friendly Main Street, making it a perfect day out for families and friends. Not only will you be promoting health and wellness, but you'll also be supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event will benefit the New Salem Hunger Relief food pantry, helping to improve the quality of life for older adults in rural North Dakota. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to engage with your community while enjoying a fun and fulfilling day outdoors!
Organiser's Description
Fitness is important at every age. Join NDSU Aging in Community for a 5K in beautiful New Salem ND. Bring your family and friends to experience the enchanting downtown area of New Salem with race sign in at the historic Metropolitan Hotel. The route will follow 8th street delivering participants to highway 10 where Salem Sue, World's Largest Holstein Cow, quietly watching over the community. The race will end with a festival type street fair on New Salem's friendly Main Street. The goal of the event is to raise awareness for the work that Aging in Community does to improve quality of life for older adults living in rural North Dakota. Proceeds raised will benefit the local community food pantry, New Salem Hunger Relief. Join us for a fun day of health and wellness in beautiful New Salem North Dakota.
Races
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Aging in Community, New Salem 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 11th July 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$38.10
This is a chip timed event with starting lineup beginning with competitive runners and ending with casual walkers. The course will be a predominantly asphalt with occasional gravel or dirt creating a potential uneven running surface. All runners registered prior to June 25th will lock down a t-shirt in the size they request. We will do our best to accommodate runners after June 25th with a stock of t-shirts. Medals will be given to fastest time for male and female participants in the categories of: under 20, 20-39, 40-59, 60-79 and runners over 80 years of age. Join us for this inaugural event.
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Location
514 Main Ave, New Salem, 58563, ND, United States
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