5K Registration

• Starting July 1, 2023: $45
• Price increases $5 each month until race day!

Our 5K route is the easiest run/walk in town! It is fast, flat and fully paved course!

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Friday, September 15 – Race Day Schedule

• All-Day – Packet Pick Up for Scheels 5K at Scheels
• 5:30pm – CHI St. Alexius Health Motivational Mile Starts
• 6:00pm – Event Kickoff and National Anthem
• 6:05pm – CHI St. Alexius Health Motivational Motivational Mile Recognition
• 6:30pm – Scheels 5K Starts
• 7:30pm – Scheels 5K Award Ceremony

This schedule is subject to change. The Bismarck Marathon will never change the schedule without notifying its registrants.

5K Awards Information

• The top overall male and female 5K finishers win a marathon blanket.

Parking is available near the start/finish line in Cottonwood Park.

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Race Packet Pick-up

All runners are sure to check-in, pick up their race bib & swag at the Bismarck Scheels prior to attending the race. Hours and dates for the 2023 Race Packet Pick-up event will be released closer to the event.

The 5K will include one water station on the course.  At the finish line we also have a recovery tent with Sanford athletic trainers and our MDU power up station with bananas, chocolate milk, and other snacks to refuel. An ambulance is also on-site at the event.