Saturday, Sep 7, 2024 at 8:00am
2024 Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Races
Minnesota’s Legendary Run
Half Marathon
Memorial 5K
10K
Youth Run
Run like a pro with a pro! The annual Essentia Health Dick Beardsley Races celebrates its return to Detroit Lakes on Saturday, September 7th! Join thousands of runners as you take on mile after mile of scenic Minnesota roadway on the Half Marathon, 10K, 5K or Youth Run courses.
Bust it like Beardsley down the course while experiencing the best fall foliage the legendary runner’s home state has to offer you. Dick Beardsley himself will be at the race for an opportunity for you to meet him in person! Plus, he’ll be singing and playing guitar at the Friday night pasta dinner.
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! With options for all age groups, it’s fun for the whole family. Already signed up? Great! Here’s all the race day details you need to know.
10K
Start Time: 8:15 AM
Starting and finishing just outside the Washington Ballpark Field, 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! 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: 8:30 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 himself, exemplifying the 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 outside the Washington Ballpark Field, 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.
Post-Race Fun
Post-race refreshments, snacks, AND ice cream (courtesy of Hub 41) will be waiting for you at the finish line! Keep the post-race fun going by checking 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 favorites among the locals.
Enjoy a legendary run with an equally legendary runner. Register to run today!
Registration Includes
Commemorative Finisher’s Medal
Free Wearable Swag Item
Runner Race Bib
Finisher’s Photos
Professionally Managed Course
Professionally Timed Races
Epic Post Race Party
WHAT YOU GET
Dick Beardsley registrants get an awesome runner’s kit complete with a wearable item and finisher’s medal.
Race Fee: $15-$94
