Fargo, along with its twin city Moorhead, Minnesota, is a metro area with a population of nearly 250,000. It’s a major cultural center for eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. The city’s geography is defined by the Red River, with Fargo on the west side and Moorhead on the east. With numerous paths and parks on both sides of the river and over 100+ miles of recreational trails, there are good options for running in Fargo.
The best places to run in Fargo center on the Red River. On the Fargo side, the Lindenwood and Fargo Mickeleson/Tricon Bike Paths combine for 5.5 miles, while on the east side, the Moorehead Viking Ship Yard Bike Trail and Riverfront Park are great bets. There’s also a good river path further north in the Trollwood/Edgewood neighborhoods. South of the city, there’s some pleasant neighborhood running, anchored by the Milwaukee Trail and several parks. A fantastic destination run is Buffalo River State Park, which has 13 miles of trails through one of Minnesota’s finest and largest remnant prairies.
Runners should take note of Fargo’s climate. Winters are among the coldest in the of any city in the Continental U.S. Summers are warm and humid.
