august.SEPTEMBER Get Active

Mondays

WOWDIRT (Women on Wheels

Off-Road Ride)

Women-only off-road ride showcasing some of the recently developed trail parks. Women of all skill levels are encourage to join. Each ride will start and end with an easy ride to the trail areas.

6:00 PM

Great Northern Bicycle Co.

425 Broadway N, Fargo greatridesfargo.org or 701-280-1202

Thursdays

WOW RIDE (Women on Wheels Road Ride)

WOW is a women-only road ride with an emphasis on spinning and socializing. Moderately paced and designed so that the whole group can ride together. WOW will elevate your heart rate and warm your soul. 20-25 miles.

6:00 PM

Great Northern Bicycle Co.

425 Broadway N, Fargo greatridesfargo.org or 701-280-1202

AUGUST 10 & 11

GO FAR WOMAN RUN

Go Far Woman is a women’s only event with races for every age: Baby Dash, youth run, 5k, 10k, half marathon and relay. Complete the Friday night 5k along with any Saturday race and receive an extra medal!

AUGUST 10, NOON – 8:00 PM

AUGUST 11, 7:00 – 11:00 AM

(see schedule of events for actual race times)

Scheels Arena gofarwoman.com

AUGUST 14

100 PERSON RIDE

A 20-mile group ride to punctuate and celebrate the growth and success of our Tuesday Night Ride. Be a part of something big and join in this social group ride. Enjoy a post-ride snack and beverage on us. FREE

6:00 PM

Great Northern Bicycle Co. 425 Broadway N, Fargo greatridesfargo.org or 701-280-1202

AUGUST 26

STREETS ALIVE

Our community’s urban open-street event: a 3-mile loop in Fargo-Moorhead is closed to motor vehicles and open to walking, biking, wheeling, skateboarding — all forms of human-powered transportation. There are many opportunities for you and/or your organization to get involved, and help us bring the streets to life.

NOON – 5:00 PM

Downtown Fargo-Moorhead

425 Broadway N, Fargo fmstreetsalive.org or 701-280-1202

AUGUST 30

TAKE A KID MOUNTAIN BIKING

We’ll provide bikes and helmets; you provide the mentorship to inspire the next generation of riders.

6:30 PM

Gooseberry Park Moorhead aaron@gncycles.com

September 9

FARGO OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK

Join us for the Fargo Out of the Darkness Community Walk to benefit local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Learn more at afsp.org/fargo or call 701-371-1194.

REGISTRATION AT NOON.

12:00 – 3:00 PM

Scheels Arena

5225 31st Ave S, Fargo 701-371-1194

SEPTEMBER 8 and 15 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Alzheimer’s Association provides free, easy-touse tools and staff support to help participants reach their fundraising goal. While there is no fee to register, we encourage participants to fundraise in order to contribute to the cause and raise awareness. Your fundraising dollars fuel our mission, and your participation in the event helps to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in your community.

REGISTRATION 9:00 AM, WALK AND CEREMONY 10:00 AM, IN BOTH LOCATIONS.

SEPTEMBER 8 IN FARGO

Fargo Civic Center | 207 4th St N 701-277-9757 or bit.ly/fargowalk

SEPTEMBER 15 IN GRAND FORKS

Lincoln Park | 120 Euclid Ave 701-277-9757 or bit.ly/grandforkswalk

SEPTEMBER 13

MICHAEL KASPARI MEMORIAL RUN FOR RECOVERY

1k and 5k fun run/walk to raise awareness about addiction recovery and support the family program at First Step Recovery in Fargo.

5:00 PM

Lindenwood Park

1905 Roger Maris Dr, Fargo 701-451-4957

September

JDRF ONE WALK

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Join JDRF and walk to create a world without Type 1 diabetes. Vendors, food, fun for the kids, and more. JDRF is the leading global organization funding Type 1 diabetes research.

REGISTRATION AT NOON; WALK 1:30PM

Scheels Arena

5225 31st Ave S, Fargo walk.jdrf.org

September 21

FARGO AIR MUSEUM HANGAR DANCE

Fun for the entire family, includes a group dance lesson and food for purchase. Vintage attire encouraged. Tickets range from $13–$15 per adult. Visit fargoairmuseum.org for full ticket details.

6:00 – 10:30 PM

Fargo Air Museum | 1609 19th Ave, Fargo