Fargo Half Marathon
Fargo, North Dakota
Saturday, May 10, 2014

On Saturday, May 10, 2014 I race walked the Fargo Half Marathon in Fargo, North Dakota. The temperature varied from 37 to 52 degrees while I did the event. The skies were sunny and there was little breeze for the approximately 15000 participants in the 10K, half marathon and full marathon. The course was mostly flat with a few small hills on paved roads that were completely closed to traffic. Police and volunteers were stationed at every intersection and did an outstanding job in keeping traffic and participants separated. The course was lined with numerous enthusiastic spectators who cheered for everyone. Water/Powerade stations were located every 2.5 miles for the first three stations and then 1.5 miles for the remainder of the distance. The tables were spread out and on both sides of the roadways which created less crowding and better service for the participants. The volunteers everywhere were enthusiastic and efficient. Also all along the course there was music at less than 0.5 mile intervals for the enjoyment of the participants. The Fargo event has a reputation as being one of the best well organized events in the USA and I certainly agree. I had a wonderful time.