Cycling & running events in Grand Forks, 2026

Grand Forks Training Notes

Running: Locals run Grand Forks from the Greenway first. The 21-mile paved path follows the Red River and Red Lake River, and it keeps base miles simple without leaving town. The Greenway runs 82 km and gains +87 m, so steady Z2 feels natural. Red River Runners keeps the scene connected, and the Grand Forks Running team shows up around race weekend. Riverside Park gives the Turkey Trot 5K a familiar start. See Dick Run Grand Forks 10, GF10 Weekend, Frozen Feat 5/10K, and the Altru Family YMCA Firecracker 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk give locals anchor races.

Cycling: Locals ride the same Greenway when they want easy spins, bridge loops, and safer miles near home. The Ski and Bike shop builds the group-ride pulse for road cycling, mountain biking, and gravel riding. The route runs 2 miles and stays mostly gravel. The loop runs 3 miles and feels right for a long gravel day. The route runs 8 miles and stays mostly gravel. Turtle River State Park sits twenty miles west on US Highway 2, and Turtle River holds the singletrack and bomb awesome hills.

Season: Summer gives Grand Forks its best training window. The sun stays out long enough that locals can work a full day, drive to Turtle River State Park, and still ride three hours in the summer evening glow. The Greenway attracts walkers and bikers in summer, and the Grand Forks Bike Share Program adds 60 free bikes in warmer months. The city centre keeps Town Square Grand Forks close to race energy. Winter changes the rhythm without ending it. The Greenway stays maintained for cross-country skiers and snowshoers. Red River Runners rents the UND Higher Performance Center on select January, February, and March dates.