FM Student Veterans 9/11 Memorial 5K — Pre-Race Details

Thank you for registering. We’re honored to #RunToRemember, support our veterans, grow student veteran leadership, and raise scholarships for student veterans and first-responder families.

Date Sunday, September 7, 2025
Start Time 8:00 AM (arrive by 7:45 AM)
Location Start & Check-in: TA Lot near NDSU Police Station (12th St & 18th Ave)

Event Details at a Glance

Date Sunday, September 7, 2025
Start Time 8:00 AM (arrive by 7:45 AM)
Start & Check-In TA Lot near NDSU Police Station (12th St & 18th Ave)
Figure 1: Race Starting Point and Race Check-In — TA Lot near NDSU Police Station Figure 1. Race Starting Point & Check-In

Parking: Free parking in NDSU commuter lots & overflow areas.

We recommend parking in the NDSU Commuter T-Lot and walking across to check-in at Lot TA near the NDSU Police Station.

Figure 2: Race Day Parking — access from 18th Ave to 11th Street, T-Lot highlighted Figure 2. Race Day Parking

Packet Pickup

  • Race Day Pickup: 7:30–8:30 AM at the registration tent near the start line
  • What’s in your packet: Race bib & timing chip, 2025 9/11 Memorial 5K shirt, and safety pins

Race Day Instructions

  • Check in at the registration tent to pick up your packet
  • Course: 5K loop around and through the NDSU campus (see course map)
  • Timing: Chip-timed — wear your bib on the FRONT of your shirt
  • Finish Line: Water, snacks, and a recovery area provided

Safety & Rules

  • Strollers welcome (please start at the back)
  • Pets are allowed on the course; start at the back of your corral for runner safety
  • Headphones allowed, but please stay alert
  • First aid and medical staff will be on site
  • You will receive a short safety brief immediately before your corral starts

Stay Connected

Share your race photos with #RunToRemember.

Photo Contest: Best shared photo on each platform (Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram) wins $50.
To be eligible, follow the race account on that platform. Contest opens Saturday, September 5, 2025.

Donations welcome at our RunSignUp donation page. (All donations after race day support the 2026 #RunToRemember at MSUM.)

Final Checklist

  • Arrive by 7:45 AM
  • Bring a valid ID to pick up your packet
  • Wear your bib on the FRONT of your shirt
  • Dress for the weather & hydrate before the run

Weather Forecast

Figure 3: Weather forecast graphic for Fargo, ND on race morning Figure 3. Weather Forecast (e.g., AccuWeather)

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