Dick Beardsley Race Details
The Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Races return to Detroit Lakes on Saturday, September 6th to celebrate the famous Minnesotan runner in his home state!
We invite you to celebrate 30 years with us
and our goal of 3,000 participants in this year’s races!
With options for all age groups, such as half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Youth Run courses, it’s fun for the whole family. Registration is OPEN!
Keep reading for more race day details, including start times, packet pickup, and more!
DAYS TO RACE
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Location
Detroit Lakes Pavilion
1361 Washington Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
•• RETURNING LOCATION IN 2025 ••
PLEASE NOTE RACE START UPDATE: We are so excited for 30 years of Dick Beardsley Races that we will celebrate with a mass start at 8 AM for ALL 3 races ⇢ Half, 10K, and 5K! Please disregard any other times you see on emails or notices about the races.
The Youth Run will still start at 11 AM.
Half Marathon
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Celebrate this famous Minnesotan’s passion for running by getting in some miles at the Dick Beardsley Races! It’s fun for the whole family, with options for all age groups. Here are the race day details!
10K
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Starting and finishing at the Detroit Lakes Pavilion, the 10K course will take you along 6.2 miles of glittering Detroit Lake shoreline. With a mostly flat course, it’s a perfect way to get in your end-of-summer run!
Youth Run
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Even the kids can join in the fun on race day! Register your little runners for Dick Beardsley youth run. Youth runners will receive a t-shirt and a medal to commemorate their achievement!
Andy Beardsley Memorial 5K
Start Time: 8:00 AM
The Andy Beardsley Memorial 5K, which was renamed after Dick Beardsley’s son who died in 2015, is one of our most special events. Andy was a local to Detroit Lakes who loved the outdoors especially if he was fishing with his dad.
Although he didn’t consider himself a runner, Andy completed a 5K, exemplifying his ability to take on a challenge and complete a race. Ready to take on the challenge like Andy?
Our 5K is open to all ages and levels, so don’t sweat it if you’re a new runner.
Starting near the Detroit Lakes Pavilion, you’ll run (or walk) along Detroit Lake,
passing local staples before returning to cross the finish line!
It’s an event you won’t want to miss.
As his dad’s infamous quote reminds us,
“When you cross that finish line, it will change your life forever!”
Water & Powerade stations
Water & Powerade stations will be at APPROXIMATE miles for each race:
Half Marathon (5 spots)
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- Mile 3
- Mile 5
- Mile 7
- Mile 9 – with GU Energy Gels
- Mile 11.5
10K (2 spots)
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- Mile 3
- Mile 4.25
5K (1 spot)
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- Halfway Turnaround – Mile 1.55
Packet Pickup
• RETURNING for 2025 •
Packet pickup in Fargo, ND
Wednesday, September 3rd,
from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
at Fargo Scheels
1551 45th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
Packet pickup in Detroit Lakes, MN
Friday, September 5th,
from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
at the Detroit Lakes Pavilion.
Limited packet pick up will be available on-site race morning from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM.
Pacers
We will have pacers for Beardsley at the following times: 1:35, 1:40,1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, and 2:45.
Parking
For packet pickup and race day, free parking will be available around the Detroit Lakes Pavilion, City Park, & Detroit Lakes High School (approximately a 1/2 mile walk)
Awards
Awards are given to the top 3 men and women overall.
Post-Race Fun
Post-race refreshments, snacks, and other treats will await you at the finish line! Listen to Music in the Park with food trucks from 10 am to 6 pm + check out local places for the best food and drink this side of Minnesota!
Hub 41, Roasted Pub and Eatery, Brygge Taps & Tastes, and Bucks Mill Brewing are all local favorites.
Pasta Feed
Courtesy of Hub 41
Join legendary runner Dick Beardsley at the Friday night pasta dinner
brought to you by Hub 41!
The fun starts at 6 PM on Friday, September 5th, at the Detroit Lakes Pavilion (1361 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501), where you’ll start and finish your race!
Carb up and get inspired at our Friday night pasta feed where you’ll hear from legendary marathoners Dick Beardsley and Bill Rodgers as they tell their motivating stories about resilience, determination, and living life to the fullest.
Racers: Purchase your $20 tickets when registering for your race online.
Family • Friends • Fans: You can purchase your $20 PASTA FEED tickets.
Our Friday night fan favorite PASTA FEED isn’t just for our carb-loading race participants –
it’s for EVERYONE! You can pre-purchase your pasta!
Friday, September 5 • 3 PM
Online PASTA FEED ticket sales are CLOSED.
Ready to Run?
The Dick Beardsley Races Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Youth Run returns to Detroit Lakes on September 6th! Take on miles of Minnesota roadway—Sign up today.