Minot AFB - CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run 2026
- Date
- Friday, October 2, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Minot AFB, North Dakota
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a challenge coin
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 2, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 1.
Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in North Dakota ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in North Dakota runs 33:58, about 10:56 a mile, based on 20 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:20 and men in 29:52.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 11:22 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
146 Missile Ave, Minot AFB, ND 96818
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 2 the day usually runs from 74°F at dawn to 87°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 72°F and hot years reach 90°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 146 Missile Ave, Minot AFB, ND 96818Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 30 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Performance Shirt and Challenge Coin
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 2, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Minot AFB - CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run?
- Friday, October 2, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Dakota?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in North Dakota ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a challenge coin, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 146 Missile Ave, Minot AFB, ND 96818.
From the organizers
The 2026 CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run at Minot AFB hosted by AFSA Chapter 959 will take place on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 0800 at Bud Ebert Park. The first 25 registrants will receive an official race shirt and challenge coin. Sign up now to run or walk the 5K.
It's about much more than running.
Supporting "Care for Alzheimer's"
The CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run hosted by AFSA Chapter 959 will benefit the memory care wing at Air Force Enlisted Village's assisted living residence, Hawthorn House, where military widows, retirees, veterans, and their family members with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia reside. Every dollar raised from this event will provide care and support for the residents there.
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