Red River Ultrafest
- Date Fri 18th September 2026 - Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 7:00PM CDT
- Location Moorhead, Minnesota
- Price $107.00 - $239.50
- Races 8 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Kick off the festivities on Friday evening with the 24-hour race starting at 7:00 PM, followed by an action-packed Saturday featuring the 12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour races. Each lap of the scenic 5-mile course will take you from Gooseberry through lush trails, across the bridge into Lindenwood, and north to Dike East, before returning back. Enjoy fantastic amenities, including a race T-shirt, finishers award, delicious finish pizza, and an unbeatable aid station stocked with all the snacks and fuel you need. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a vibrant community of athletes and celebrate the spirit of endurance at the Red River
Organiser's Description
Why are we putting this race on? Fargo/Moorhead needs a space for endurance athletes to push themselves. This is that opportunity.
Race Description- Max distance in one of the following time domains: (prices will increase as we near the event start)
-3 hours
-6 hours
-12 hours
-24 hours
Two racing categories for each time domain:
-Run/Walk
-Ruck (35lbs) racer must supply their pack with proper weights
*Note- Each race is male/female combined.
Registration Includes:
-Race T-shirt
-Finishers Award
-Finish Pizza
-All of the snacks and fuel you could want at the aid station
Schedule: (Run/Ruck)
Friday Sept. 18th, 2026
-6:00 pm Check-In for 24-Hour Race Opens
-7:00 pm 24-Hour Race Begins
Saturday Sept. 19th, 2026
-6:00 am Check-In Opens
-7:00 am 12-Hour Race Begins
-8:00 am 6-Hour Race Begins
-9:00 am 3-Hour Race Begins
-12:00 pm 3-Hour Race Finish/Awards
-2:00 pm 6-Hour Race Finish/Awards
-7:00 pm 12/24-Hour Race Finish/Awards
Course Description/Course Map:
The course will start in Gooseberry on trails, then move across the bridge into Lindenwood, head north to Dike East, then back to Gooseberry. In total, each lap would be 5 miles. Race Course GPX File: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/346179348
Best Aid Station Ever:
We will ensure that our main aid station is one of the best you will experience at any race. Please bring a collapsible cup if you have one. Limited cups will be available at the event. A lightly stocked water station will be available at the turnaround point.
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-Ty Casey
Races
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3 Hour: Red River Ultrafest
Incl. $7.00 Fee
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$107.00
Runners will go as far as they can in 3 hours on the 5-mile loop, with the ability to use a 1.1-mile loop in the last hour of your distance. -
6 Hour: Red River Ultrafest
Incl. $8.50 Fee
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$133.50
Runners will go as far as they can in 6 hours on the 5-mile loop, with the ability to use a 1.1-mile loop in the last hour of your distance. -
12 Hour: Red River Ultrafest
Incl. $10.00 Fee
Sat 19th September 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$160.00
Runners will go as far as they can in 12 hours on the 5-mile loop, with the ability to use a 1.1-mile loop in the last hour of your distance. -
3 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest
Incl. $7.00 Fee
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$107.00
Ruckers will go as far as they can in 3 hours on the 5-mile loop, with the ability to use a 1.1-mile loop in the last hour of your distance. -
6 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest
Incl. $8.50 Fee
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$133.50
Ruckers will go as far as they can in 6 hours on the 5-mile loop, with the ability to use a 1.1-mile loop in the last hour of your distance. -
12 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest
Incl. $10.00 Fee
Sat 19th September 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$160.00
Ruckers will go as far as they can in 12 hours on the 5-mile loop, with the ability to use a 1.1-mile loop in the last hour of your distance. -
24 Hour: Red River Ultrafest
Incl. $14.50 Fee
Fri 18th September 2026 (7:00PM CDT)
$239.50
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24 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest
Incl. $14.50 Fee
Fri 18th September 2026 (7:00PM CDT)
$239.50
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