Through the Smoke Road Race

United States flag Mandan, North Dakota, United States

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Date 05 Jun, 2027
Races 5 distances
Entry fee $7.00 – $40.00
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Through the Smoke Road Race

About the event

The Mandan Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 4984 proudly presents the return of the Through the Smoke Road Race.

The race will kick off at the Mandan Firefighters Training Grounds 629 24th Ave. SE Mandan, ND and wind through the Lakewood area of Mandan on June 6th at 09:00. Events include a family-friendly 5K (dogs, and strollers welcome), a competitive 5K and 10K, and a kids’ half-mile race for ages 10 and under.

All proceeds benefit the Mandan Firefighters by funding new fitness equipment and advanced training opportunities with leaders from across the United States. Access to proper fitness equipment and high-quality training supports both physical performance and mental resilience, helping firefighters manage stress, build confidence, and maintain long-term well-being. Supporting firefighter fitness and training helps ensure our crews are prepared to protect our community safely and effectively.

Family Activities & Spectator Fun
The starting area will feature a Kids Fire Safety Fun Zone, offering hands-on activities and education for children. Families and spectators are encouraged to cheer on all racers as they cross the finish line and enjoy the community atmosphere throughout the event.

Schedule
Friday:
3:00 - 7:00pm  Packet Pickup at Signature Events - 401 West Main, Mandan ND

Saturday:
8:00 – 8:45 Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
9:00    10K Competitive Run Starts
9:00    5K Competitive Run Starts
9:00    Family Fun 5K- Starts behind the Competitive Runners
10:30  Awards Ceremony for Competitive Runs
10:45  Kids 1/2 Mile Starts

What’s Included With Registration
Competitive Races (5K & 10K):     
                                                                                                                                                                   

  • Swag bag
  • Event T-shirt (we will order extras but no guarantee of shirt/size for those that register after May 15th)
  • Finisher medal
  • Race bib
  • Professionally timed by Pickle Events.  Results will be available at www.pickleevents.com
     

Family Fun 5K:                                                                                                                                                                                                   

  • Swag bag - 1 per group
  • 1 event t-shirt per registered participant
  • Multi Person Discount ($5.00 discount when signed up together)
  • Will not be professionally timed.

Awards
Awards will be given to the 1st place finisher in each age group, for both male and female divisions in the 5K and10K competitive races.

Competitive Age Groups:
19 & under | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60 & over

Kids ½-Mile Age Group:
10 and under

All registered participants for the competitive 5K and 10K will receive a finisher medal at the finish line.

 

Races offered

05Jun

Virtual Race

Running

Distance
Virtual Race
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$20.00
05Jun

Competitive 10K

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$40.00
05Jun

Competitive 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$30.00
05Jun

Family Fun 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$30.00
05Jun

Kids (10 and under) 1/2 mile

Running

Distance
0.5 Miles
Start time
10:45
Entry fee
$7.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for June in Mandan.

Temperature13.5° / 24.4°
Feels like11.5° / 22.7°
Sunshine hours12h 10m
Rainfall3.0 mm
Snowfall—
Wind13.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity66.5%
Max UV indexModerate (5.6)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise05:49
Sunset21:38

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Mandan is a town in Western North Dakota. Mandan is immediately west of the state capital, Bismarck. It has a population of 23,000 people in 2020.

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