How hilly is the Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 10 Mile?
The Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 10 Mile is described as pancake flat.
Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 10 Mile
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
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Decision summary
Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 10 Mile at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 11:11/km
- Typical conditions
- 55/100
- Evidence depth
- 37 verified facts
3:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 10 Mile has known course details for its 10 mile race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 16.1 km
- Terrain
- Road, Mixed, Beach
- Scenery
- Riverside, City, Waterfront, Coastal, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 10 Mile route go?
The Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 10 Mile route starts at The 10 Mile and 10K courses start on the Sorlie Bridge connecting Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN and finishes at The finish line for all races is at the flood obelisk just south of the Sorlie Bridge. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Sorlie Bridge, downtown Grand Forks, University Avenue, University of North Dakota campus and Grand Forks and East Grand Forks Greenway.
What should runners know on race day for the Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 10 Mile?
Packet pickup at See Dick Run, 28 S. 3rd St. Grand Forks, ND 58201 (Thursday 5-7 PM, Friday 11 AM-5 PM, Saturday 5:30-6:00 AM); photo ID required to collect a bib and swag bag. On Friday, runners stay for post-race food and music from the Island Time Steel Drum Band. 4. New for 2025: a Rhombus Guys Beer Garden where runners turn in their bib tab for a free beer (21+) or a breakfast pizza slice.
Race character
Scenery
- Riverside
- City
- Waterfront
- Coastal
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Community
- Festival
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Road
- Mixed
- Beach
- Elevation character
- Pancake Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- The course closes at 9:30 AM; runners must reach the Sorlie Bridge (approx. mile 6) by 8:30 AM, giving roughly a 3-hour limit from the 6:30 AM start
- Qualification status
- Grand Forks Running promotes the GF10 10K and 10 Mile as run on a 'Boston Qualifier' certified course; note that 10K/10 Mile times do not themselves yield a Boston Marathon qualifying standard (Boston qualifying applies to certified marathons)
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 4
- Bag drop
- Packet pickup at See Dick Run, 28 S. 3rd St., Grand Forks, ND 58201 (Thursday 5-7 PM, Friday 11 AM-5 PM, Saturday 5:30-6:00 AM); photo ID required to collect a bib and swag bag
- On-course music
- On Friday, runners stay for post-race food and music from the Island Time Steel Drum Band
Access and course status
- Start
- The 10 Mile and 10K courses start on the Sorlie Bridge connecting Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN
- Finish
- The finish line for all races is at the flood obelisk just south of the Sorlie Bridge
Course facts
- Landmarks
- Sorlie Bridge, downtown Grand Forks, University Avenue, University of North Dakota campus, Grand Forks and East Grand Forks Greenway, flood obelisk
- Notable features
- Multi-day weekend (August 28-29, 2026): a Thursday Furry Scurry 1.5-mile run/walk, the Friday-evening Altru Health System Beach Party 5K (6:00 PM) and Family Fun Run, and the Saturday-morning 10 Mile and 10K (6:30 AM)
- a Simonson's Go Grand Challenge multi-race option and a virtual race option are also offered
- New for 2025: a Rhombus Guys Beer Garden where runners turn in their bib tab for a free beer (21+) or a breakfast pizza slice
- For the 10 Mile and 10K, aid stations with water and Citrus Fruit flavored Nuun are located at miles 1.75, 5, 7 and 8.25
- the 5K has a single water-only station at mile 1.6
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 20°CTypical temperature
- 19 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 55Favourability /100