Scheels BurliMOT Half Marathon, Relay, 5K, and 1 Mile Walk/Run/Roll

Update 10/4/2024: The official decision has been made to move the Scheels BurliMOT back one day to Sunday, October 6th.  All start/shuttle times and locations will be the same, just one day later. Information below has been updated with correct information.

The Scheels BurliMOT Half Marathon is a unique running event that showcases the beautiful communities of Burlington and Minot, ND by way of a scenic 13.1 mile course that follows the Souris Valley along dedicated running/biking paths. ***Course Change: This year we will be running it backwards!  Starting in downtown Minot and ending at the Burlington Sports Complex!
 

All runners registered for the half marathon, half marathon relay, or 5K by September 20th will receive a custom BurliMOT shirt.  

Finisher Medals will be also be provided for all half marathon, half marathon relay, and 5K finishers.  

Races:
Half Marathon - Starts in Minot on Sunday,  October 6th at 8:30am.  Shuttles will be available at the finish line in Burlington at 7:00am to get you to the start line in Minot.  Parking near the finish is located on the north side of the Sports Complex; please follow Colton Ave then turn onto Stemen Drive. 

Half Marathon Relay - This race starts at the same time as the Half Marathon and follows the same course.  Relay runners can exchange wherever they want along the course. The first leg can run 11 miles and the second can run 2.1, if they choose.  The second leg will just need to be waiting on the course wherever the team decides and hop on when the first leg gets to that point. You may also add additional runners (up to 4 total) and each can run their own portion of the half marathon relay, exchanging wherever your team decides. The cost of the Half Marathon Relay covers two participants, but additional shirts and medals will be available for purchase for those additional runners. There is no shuttle to the half way point so although those running the 1st leg can hop on the shuttle to get to the start of their leg in Burlington, the 2nd leg is responsible for getting themselves to the start of the the 2nd leg.  When registering for this race, you have the option to allow the 1st leg person for the relay to continue on to finish the full half marathon, it just needs to be noted in the questions answered during registration so we know to chip them for both the relay and the half marathon.

5K - This race starts will be starting at a new location along County Hwy 15.  The 5K joins along the half marathon course and finishes with them at the Burlington Sports Complex.  Parking near the finish is located on the north side of the Sports Complex; please follow Colton Ave then turn onto Stemen Drive. You can be dropped off at the starting point otherwise a shuttle will be available to drive you from the Sports Complex to the start.

1 Mile Walk/Run/Roll - This race takes place on Friday, October 4th, in Oak Park at the same time and place as packet pickup. This 1 mile fun run/walk/roll is open to all abilities.  Any mobility aid is welcome to be used (crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, race chairs, strollers). Able-bodied and differently-abled bodies are invited to participate together in this inclusive event.  This event is not timed. 

Packet Pickup:
Friday, October 4th - 4:30-7:00pm, Oak Park (300 4th Ave NW)
Saturday, October 5th - 5:00-6:30, Scheels (2400 10th St SW)
Sunday, October 6th - The Depot and Baggage Claim (15 Main St N)
     -Half Marathon - 7:00-7:45am
     -5K - 7:30-8:30

Note: If you are planning to take the shuttles from Burlington to the starts of the races you will need to pick up packets earlier to allow driving time there and to catch the shuttles by departure time

If you need a good warm up please join us for the 1 mile walk/run/roll that will take place near packet pickup in Oak Park on Friday at 5:30!

Bag Drop:
Scheels will be set up with a transport vehicle and will take your bags and belongings from the start of the half marathon to the end at their tent by the finish line.

Shuttles for Half Marathon: 
Shuttles will be available for those that purchased a shuttle ticket. The shuttles will be leaving from the Sports Complex in Burlington to transport participants to the start of the Half Marathon at The Depot in Minot.  Shuttles for the Half Marathon will leave the Sports Complex at promptly 7:00am and 7:40am to head to the start. You will need to present your shuttle ticket. Not everyone will be able to fit on the 7:40 shuttle so we recommend that you try and ride the first load out and use the second one for overflow.

There will also be a shuttle heading back into Minot after the run at 11:30 to return runners to the Depot. 

Shuttles for 5K:
All 5K participants will need to be shuttled since there is no parking near the start.  Shuttles will be leaving from the Sports Complex in Burlington to transport participants to the start of the 5K. Shuttles for the 5K will leave the Sports Complex at promptly 8:10, 8:20, 8:30, and 8:40am to head to the start. Not everyone will be able to fit on the 8:40 shuttle so we recommend that you do not all plan on taking the last shuttle.

There will also be a shuttle heading back into Minot after the run at 11:30 to return runners to the Depot that is also available for you if you were dropped off.  

Parking at the Sports Complex:
Parking is located on the north side of the Sports Complex; please follow Colton Ave to Davis St North, then turn right onto Valley Ave or on the South Side; follow Colton Ave and turn onto Stemen Drive. See the Course Maps Tab for parking information.

Start Times:
Half Marathon and Half Marathon Relay: 8:30 am October 6th
5K: 9:00 am October 6th. 
1 Mile Walk/Run/Roll: 5:30 pm Friday, October 4th

Routes:
The routes will be thoroughly marked by signage and volunteer direction. The half marathon starts in downtown Minot, the 5K starts in along County Highway 15 but they join together and both end at the Burlington Sports Complex.  

Course Maps

Water Stations:
There 8 water stations along the half marathon route, Powerade will be available at 4 of the stations.

Restrooms:
Porta Potties will be available at the start of all races.There will be bathroom's available at the end as well as porta potties located along the course.

Timing:
Half Marathon, 5K and Relay: this will be a chip timed event. Please pin the chip to lower on your body or onto your shoe prior to race start.  These are reusable chips so we ask that you return them at the end of the race

1 Mile Walk/Run/Roll - this is not a timed event.

Prizes:
Half Marathon: Prizes will be awarded to the top three Male and Females of the event.  There will also be small prizes awarded to the fastest Male and Female in the following age categories 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

5K: Prizes will be awarded to the top three Male and Females.  There will also be small prizes awarded to the fastest Male and Female in the following age categories 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

1 Mile Walk/Run/Roll: There will be not be prizes for this event with the exception of Adaptive runners.  There will be awards for the top 3 Adaptive participants.

Post Run Event:
Spectators and participants are all welcome to enjoy our finish line and post run event.  Son of a Brunch Food Truck will be with us!