Red River Ultrafest
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Moorhead, Minnesota
- Price $107.00 - $160.00
- Races 6 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of endurance and excitement at the Red River Ultrafest, taking place on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, in the beautiful city of Moorhead, Clay. This event marks Fargo/Moorhead's inaugural ultramarathon, designed specifically for endurance athletes seeking to challenge themselves and experience the thrill of ultra-distance racing. Participants can choose from three unique time domains: 3 hours, 6 hours, and 12 hours, with two racing categories available—Run/Walk and Ruck (with weight requirements).
The stunning course starts in Gooseberry, weaving through picturesque trails and crossing the bridge into Lindenwood, before heading north to Dike East and looping back. Each lap spans 5 miles, ensuring plenty of opportunities to push your limits. Registration includes a race t-shirt, a finishers award, delicious post-race pizza, and an abundance of snacks and fuel at the aid station, which is guaranteed to be one of the best you’ve ever encountered. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant community of athletes and celebrate the spirit of endurance at the Red River Ultrafest!
The stunning course starts in Gooseberry, weaving through picturesque trails and crossing the bridge into Lindenwood, before heading north to Dike East and looping back. Each lap spans 5 miles, ensuring plenty of opportunities to push your limits. Registration includes a race t-shirt, a finishers award, delicious post-race pizza, and an abundance of snacks and fuel at the aid station, which is guaranteed to be one of the best you’ve ever encountered. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant community of athletes and celebrate the spirit of endurance at the Red River Ultrafest!
Organiser's Description
'Red River Ultrafest' is Fargo/Moorhead's first ultramarathon.
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 ($100 + fees)
-6 hours ($125 + fees)
-12 hours ($150 + fees)
Two racing categories for each time domain:
-Run/Walk
-Ruck (45lbs for men/ 35lbs for women) 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)
Saturday Sept. 20th, 2025
-6:00 am Registration 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-Hour Race Finish/Awards
Course Description:
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.
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. There will be a lightly stocked water station at the turnaround point.
Thank you for your eagerness thus far.
-Ty Casey
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 ($100 + fees)
-6 hours ($125 + fees)
-12 hours ($150 + fees)
Two racing categories for each time domain:
-Run/Walk
-Ruck (45lbs for men/ 35lbs for women) 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)
Saturday Sept. 20th, 2025
-6:00 am Registration 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-Hour Race Finish/Awards
Course Description:
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.
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. There will be a lightly stocked water station at the turnaround point.
Thank you for your eagerness thus far.
-Ty Casey
Races
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3 Hour: Red River Ultrafest
Incl. $7.00 Fee
Sat 20th September 2025 (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 20th September 2025 (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 20th September 2025 (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 20th September 2025 (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 20th September 2025 (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 20th September 2025 (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.
Red River Ultrafest
