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Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 5K

This race edition

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Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Modelled energy-cost change 0.8% versus flat · net elevation 2 m

Decision summary

Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 5K at a glance

Route ascent
33 m

Lower than 58% of comparable mapped races

Typical conditions
55/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
19 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 5K route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 5K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 5K?

The Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 5K route has 33 m of ascent, 31 m of descent and an estimated 0.8% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 5K route go?

The Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 5K route starts at The 5K is run entirely along the North Dakota side of the Grand Forks Greenway. Underfoot, expect a beach course. The setting includes city and waterfront.

What should runners know on race day for the Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 5K?

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. 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

  • City
  • Waterfront
  • Coastal
  • Parkland
  • Riverside

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Festival
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Beach

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.

Race day logistics

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 5K is run entirely along the North Dakota side of the Grand Forks Greenway

Course facts

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

How hilly is the Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 5K?

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  • Steep descent 1%
  • Descent 12%
  • Flat 75%
  • Climb 12%
  • Steep climb 1%
Total ascent
33 m
Net elevation
+2 m
GAP factor
0.8%
Longest climb
310 m at 2.7%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 20°CTypical temperature
  • 19 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 55Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

Is the Grand Forks 10 (GF10) 5K flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 0.8% slower than a flat course, with about 33 m of total ascent.