• You can find the official registration page here https://runsignup.com/Race/ND/Fargo/FargoMoorheadStudentVeterans911Memorial5K. If you run into any issues while signing up, please contact us at info@fmstudentvets911memorial5k.org for assistance.t goes here

  • Participants may request a refund through the official registration site until 11:59 PM on September 5, 2025. After this deadline, refunds will not be issued.

    Registrations, however, may be transferred to another runner by logging into your registration account and selecting the transfer option.

  • Yes. Your registration includes an official event T-shirt and a finisher medal. T-shirts are guaranteed in your selected size if you register by August 20, 2025. After that date, T-shirts will be provided while supplies last.

  • You are welcome to walk! The 9/11 Memorial 5K is about honoring and remembering, and we encourage runners and walkers alike to participate at their own pace.

  • Absolutely. Our 5K is both sanctioned and USATF-certified, making it one of the few remembrances runs in the region that offers a professionally measured course and nationally recognized results — all while supporting student veterans and first-responder families.

  • All official results will be published on our registration/results page and shared on the event website.

  • Yes. Race-day registration is available online only; event staff will not be able to accept in-person payments. Once you’ve registered and paid online, you’ll be checked in and chipped at the starting line.

    Please note that T-shirts and medals for race-day registrants are subject to availability and may need to be distributed after the event if supplies run out.

  • No. The Fargo-Moorhead Student Veterans 9/11 Memorial 5K is open to everyone. While the event honors military members, first responders, and their families, all community members are welcome to run, walk, or volunteer.

  • Yes, personal music devices are permitted. For safety reasons, we ask that participants keep the volume at a level that allows them to remain aware of announcements, volunteers, and other runners on the course.

  • If you can’t attend, you may transfer your registration to another participant or request to have your race packet (including T-shirt and medal) held for you. While refunds are not available after the posted deadline, we’ll ensure your items are set aside.

  • The start line is located at the NDSU TA parking lot next to the NDSU Police Office. Parking is available in the NDSU T lot, just across the street. After parking, participants should check in at the registration area, then proceed to their corral before the race begins.

    Click here to view race day start location

  • The 9/11 Memorial 5K course follows this route:

     Start: NDSU TA parking lot (near 12th Street & 18th Street)

     Turn right onto 18th Street

     Continue down 18th Street to Research Drive → turn right

     Follow Research Drive → merge onto 17th Street

     Proceed down 17th Street to University Drive → turn right

     Continue along University Drive to 12th Street → turn right

     Head north on 12th Street to Albrecht Boulevard → turn right

     Enter campus along Albrecht → continue to 14th Street → turn right

     After 14th Street, make the final right turn onto College Street

     Finish: Near the NDSU ROTC building

  • Yes. The Foundation is registered in North Dakota as a nonprofit (not-for-profit) organization. However, we are still in the process of applying for 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, and donations are not currently tax-deductible.

  • Yes! Teams are welcome, and group discounts are available. You can register as a team during online registration — discounts are automatically applied as the number of team members grows. For larger corporate or community teams, please contact our race support team at info@fmstudentvets911memorial5k.org to discuss custom group discount options.

  • 1. Go to the official race registration page.

    https://runsignup.com/Race/ND/Fargo/FargoMoorheadStudentVeterans911Memorial5K

    2. Select “Register” and begin your individual signup.

    3. When prompted, choose “Join an Existing Team” or “Create a New Team.”

    4. If creating a new team, enter your team name (e.g., business, school, or community group).

    5. Each additional teammate should select “Join Team” during their registration.

    6. Group discounts will apply automatically once the required number of runners is reached.

    7. Complete payment online to finalize your spot.

  • Donations can be made securely through our RunSignUp registration site. 100% of contributions go toward our mission of honoring 9/11 by funding educational scholarships for student veterans and emergency responders and providing support to first responder families and student leadership development programming.

  • Teams of 3 or more can register through the official race site to be automatically entered in one of three categories: NDSU, MSUM, or High School. At the end of registration, the team with the highest number of participants in each category will take home the $200 prize — so the more you recruit, the better your chances!

  • Yes! Your company or organization can become an event sponsor up until September 5, 2025. Sponsorships received after this date will be applied to the 2026 Fargo-Moorhead Student Veterans 9/11 Memorial 5K, which will be hosted at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM).

    For sponsorship opportunities and to receive a sponsorship packet, please contact us at info@fmstudentvets911memorial5k.org. You can also visit our sponsorship page at https://www.fmstudentvets911memorial5k.org/sponsor.

  • Each year, the Fargo-Moorhead Student Veterans 9/11 Memorial 5K recruits a Board of Directors to help guide the student race planning committee. Board members play a vital role in advising and mentoring student leaders, advocating for the event, and voting on the allocation of scholarships and funding that support student veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, and their families.

    Those interested in serving on the Board of Directors can contact us at info@fmstudentvets911memorial5k.org for more information about the nomination and selection process.