2022 Spring Thaw Event
presented by Grand Forks Running
Registration is now open.
We are BACK in action! Altru and the Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Bureau are proud to present the return of the Grand Forks Half Marathon!
UPDATE - As of April 26th, Spring Thaw will be virtual only due to unexpected flooding in our community. If you would like to register, you can do so until April 29th at 5:30PM. Packet pick up is Friday, April 29th from noon to 5:30 at ICON Sports Center.
April 29 - 30, 2022
The 2022 Grand Forks Running Spring Thaw event offers it all - 1/2 Marathon, Relay, 10K, 5K, a Family Fun Run and the GrandFur Run (formerly known as the Hog Dog Jog). Test yourself with the Grand Forks Challenge by completing the 5K on Friday night and another event of your choice on Saturday to earn yourself an additional challenge finisher's gift.
Our scenic and historic route meanders through both North Dakota and Minnesota, with all races conveniently starting and finishing near Choice Health & Fitness Center at 4401 S Washington St. on the south end of Grand Forks.
We're known for friendly support, great swag, terrific finisher medals, lots of fun and a free adult beverage after the race! So join us April 29-30, 2022 - see you there!
Come be #SimplyGrand in 2022!
*Virtual races are not Boston qualifying races and are not eligible for age-group cash awards. Coupon codes can not be used on Family Fun Run or Furry Scurry.
Registration fees
VIRTUAL GrandFur Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Per Pet/Human pair. Add additional pets later in registration.
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$15.00Aug 26 – Sep 29
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$15.00Sep 30 – Nov 30
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$15.00Dec 1 – Mar 1
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$15.00Mar 1 – Apr 30
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VIRTUAL GrandFur Run - Child (12 & under) Closed
Online registration closed-
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$5.00Aug 26 – Sep 29
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$5.00Sep 30 – Nov 30
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$5.00Dec 1 – Mar 1
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$5.00Mar 1 – Apr 30
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VIRTUAL Crary Real Estate Family Fun Run per child Closed
Online registration closed-
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$10.00Aug 26 – Sep 29
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$10.00Sep 30 – Nov 30
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$10.00Dec 1 – Mar 1
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$10.00Mar 1 – Apr 30
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Cirrus Relay Team MEMBER SIGN UP (2, 3, 4, 13 person members) Closed
Your entry fee has already been paid by your team captain. You must know your team category, team name and team password in order to register.
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FreeAug 26 - Apr 30
VIRTUAL Half Marathon presented by Grand Forks CVB Closed
Online registration closed-
- Run 13.1 miles anytime between April 1-30, 2022 and report your results to director@gfmarathon.com. Additional details will be sent via email after registration.
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$65.00Aug 26 – Sep 6
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$75.00Sep 7 – Feb 6
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$85.00Feb 7 – Mar 6
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$90.00Mar 7 – Apr 6
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$95.00Apr 7 – Apr 27
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$45.00
Flooding Change
Apr 28 – Apr 30
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VIRTUAL 10K presented by Stray Media Group Closed
Online registration closed-
- Run 6.2 miles anytime between September 1-30, 2020 and report your results to director@gfmarathon.com. Additional details will be sent via email after registration and before Sept. 1st, 2020.
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$50.00Aug 26 – Feb 6
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$55.00Feb 7 – Mar 6
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$60.00Mar 7 – Apr 6
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$65.00Apr 7 – Apr 27
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$35.00Apr 28 – Apr 30
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VIRTUAL 5K presented by Alerus Closed
Online registration closed-
- Run 3.1 miles anytime between September 1-30, 2020 and report your results to director@gfmarathon.com. Additional details will be sent via email after registration and before Sept. 1st, 2020.
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$35.00Aug 26 – Feb 6
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$40.00Feb 7 – Mar 6
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$40.00Mar 7 – Apr 6
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$45.00Apr 7 – Apr 27
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$25.00Apr 28 – Apr 30
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VIRTUAL CHALLENGE - Alerus 5K & Stray Media 10K Closed
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Run a 5K and a 10K any time between Sept. 1-30th and submit your results to director@gfmarathon.com
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$85.00Aug 26 – Feb 6
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$95.00Feb 7 – Mar 6
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$100.00Mar 7 – Apr 6
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$110.00Apr 7 – Apr 27
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$55.00
Flooding Discount
Apr 28 – Apr 30
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VIRTUAL CHALLENGE - Alerus 5K & Grand Forks CVB Half Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
Run a 5K and a half marathon any time between September 1-30, 2020. Submit your result to director@gfmarathon.com. Watch your email for more information, closer to the time, for additional instructions.
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$110.00Aug 26 – Feb 6
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$125.00Feb 7 – Mar 6
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$130.00Mar 7 – Apr 6
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$140.00Apr 7 – Apr 27
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$70.00
Flooding Discount
Apr 28 – Apr 30
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Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSORS
TITLE SPONSORS
We really appreciate all of the great sponsors that are helping to make this event possible. While several sponsors have already signed up, there are still sponsorship opportunities available at various levels.
If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact the race director at director@gfmarathon.com, or phone 701-780-9616.
Event schedule
- Fri, April 29, 2022 12:00 PM - Health & Fitness Expo
- Fri, April 29, 2022 6:00 PM - Crary Real Estate Family Fun Run
- Fri, April 29, 2022 6:30 PM - Alerus Friday 5K Run/Walk
- Fri, April 29, 2022 7:30 PM - GrandFur Run
- Sat, April 30, 2022 8:00 AM - Grand Forks CVB 1/2 Marathon
- Sat, April 30, 2022 8:00 AM - Cirrus HALF Marathon Relays
- Sat, April 30, 2022 8:00 AM - Stray Media Group 10K
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- director@gfmarathon.com
- Phone
- +1 701-780-9616
- Website
- Visit website