North Dakota Be BEEF Strong Virtual 5K

May is BEEF MONTH! Beef's nutritional value, and high-quality protein play an important role in fueling active bodies. This event will celebrate beef ranchers, support beef consumers, and share how beef helps fuel active bodies and healthy lifestyles in North Dakota.

Choose your own route! You can run alone, or with a partner! Heck, you can even walk! Put your running shoes on and celebrate with beef!

Participants have May 1 through May 31st to complete their 5k and submit times. Early Bird Entry fee is $25 (March 1-March 31.  Entry fee goes up by $5. The North Dakota Cattlewomen are directing all proceeds from the run to a donation of beef sticks for North Dakota high school athlete's that participate in the Powered By Beef Program, which educates student athletes on how to fuel their body with a nutrient-dense protein like BEEF.   

To receive the race custom run shirt, you MUST register by April 15th, 2025 to be guaranteed a shirt!  We will order a few extra shirts and registrants registering AFTER April 15th may receive one on race day on a first come first serve basis. Remember to wear your Beef Strong race shirt. We want to see your photos! When you've completed your race, please upload a photo to the North Dakota CattleWomen Facebook page!

How to Participate in the Virtual Run:
You may start and end your run any time between 5/01/2025 and  5/31/2025. Log your time and report it back to us. Consider using a GPS watch or app on your iPhone or Android to record your run and to provide results to us. Some popular apps include Strava, Nike Run Club, FitBit, Map My Run and more.  Just make sure it tracks your distance and time! Scan the QR code on the card in your race packet to log your time and use the website button on the "Results" tab.