Easily find all aid stations on our course map.

Most aid stations will be on the right side of the road. 

Water is at the first table and Powerade (Mountain Blast flavor) is at the second table.

The SCHEELS Expo and Packet and Swag Pick-Up will be held at the following times and locations:

SCHEELS Health & Fitness Expo:

Friday – 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Choice Health & Fitness 4401 S 11^th St

Packet and Swag Pick-Up:

Friday – 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Choice Health & Fitness 4401 S 11^th St

Saturday LIMITED Packet Pickup – 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM at Base Camp 4401 S Washington St

The Family Fun Run gives kids aged 12 years and younger a chance to be a part of Grand Forks Marathon Weekend! There are different distances to make this a safe and fun event for everyone. All participants 12 years of age or younger will receive great swag! Parents are encouraged to get out and run with their children.

GU will be available at approximately miles 15 & 21 on the Full Marathon course and at mile 7 of the half marathon course (corresponds to mile 15 of marathon course).

The flavors provided are: Strawberry-Banana, Tri-berry, and Vanilla Bean.

Pacers are provided by the local Red River Runners club for a variety of time goals for the Full and Half Marathons. Follow us on Facebook to find the most up-to-date pacer finishing times.

Side Note: Pacers will be wearing white singlets holding signs and can be found in the starting chute approximately 20 minutes prior to race time.

Expo & Packet Pick-Up Parking:

Expo-goers are kindly asked to park near either the ICON Arena or the southeast side of the Choice Fitness building, near the water slides.

Please do not park in the northwest Altru patient parking spots or the parking areas closest to the southwestern door for Choice Fitness members.

Parking for Friday night events:

Plan to park in the ICON Arena parking lots on both the north and south side of the building. 

Please respect employees and clients of the Crary Retail Plaza and Choice Health & Fitness by not parking in those lots.

Inside Tip: 44th Ave. will be closed beyond Base Camp, so plan to use either 46th or 47th Ave. S.

Parking for Saturday events:

Option 1 – Use shuttles leaving from the SCHEELS parking lot at the Columbia Mall.

Option 2 – Park in the ICON Arena parking lots on both the north and south side of the building. (Volunteers are also allowed to park here).

Option 3 – Safety First: Overflow parking may be available in Altru’s Professional Center on the west side of South Washington Street, but use extreme caution and the crosswalk at 47th Ave. S. to cross South Washington Street – it is a very busy highway!

Please respect employees and clients of the Crary Retail Plaza and Choice Health & Fitness by not parking in those lots.