North Dakota’s running and biking events boost health, tourism, and local spirit

Youth racers brave the mud pits at the Medieval Rush in early August 2025. Photo provided by Tanner Schweitzer.

Youth racers brave the mud pits at the Medieval Rush in early August 2025. Photo provided by Tanner Schweitzer.

From marathons to mud runs, races have something for everyoneEach year, streets in communities big and small across North Dakota fill with the shuffle of feet as runners pound the pavement, volunteers pass out water, and families cheer on their runners from the side of the road.For the marathons, it is more than just reaching the 26.2 mile mark - it’s an annual ritual....

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