Cardio & Coffee Series 2025
Schedule
Sat Sep 13 2025 at 07:30 am to 09:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
4480 Ft. Lincoln Road, Mandan, ND, United States, North Dakota 58554 | Mandan, ND
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Cardio & Coffee Trail Running Series 2025 – It's Back!Get ready for the return of the 2025 Cardio & Coffee Trail Running Series at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park!
This one-of-a-kind event blends outdoor fitness with the rich flavors of specialty roast coffee, making your morning run an energizing and educational experience. We’ve transformed a typical trail run into an unforgettable adventure on the scenic and legendary trails of the park.
Six Saturday Mornings in 2025
Each run will feature a unique route led by a Park Ranger, followed by a perfectly brewed specialty roast coffee tasting on the Commissary Store deck. Breathtaking trails, expert-led runs, & incredible coffee. What better way to kickstart your weekend?
Lace up, fuel up, and join us for an epic season of cardio and coffee!
This event is proudly sponsored by North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department and Coal Country Coffee Company.
Each Cardio & Coffee Series date is: April 26th, May 24th, June 21st, July 26th, August 16th, and September 13th.
***Dates may be subject to changes***
Series Details:
- We will start and end at the Commissary Gift shop on Cavalry Square at Fort Abraham Lincoln.
- Please arrive between 7:30 am and 7:45 am – the Commissary building will be open for restrooms prior to the run.
- All ages are welcome to participate, we recommend participants be able to easily run 5K unassisted. Participants should also consult their doctor before starting any moderate level fitness activity.
- We will plan to get started at 8:00 am each morning. Coffee will be served outside the Commissary by park staff accompanied by a brief educational talk on the feature coffee.
- The trail route will not marked, but maps highlighting the route will be provided and the trail run also will be led by park interpretive ranger.
- Average running time will be about 50 minutes to 1 hour
- The running pace will be a moderate 10 to 12 minute miles for a distance of about 4 miles. Feel free to stick with the ranger's pace or don't hesitate to run at slower pace that fits your fitness level. There will be 1 to 2 short stops along the way in order for the group to stick together.
- The running routes will be on the park multi-use trails. These are dirt/gravel trails with moderate level inclines and declines. The multi-use trails in some areas may contain unlevel ground. Be aware of typical trail challenges. Trails are not stroller friendly
- Wear supportive running shoes and come prepared for running on dirt/gravel/grass trails. For those warm summer mornings small containers with water are recommended.
- Cancellations due to weather or excessive rain the night before will be made at 6:30am the morning of the trail run. Cancellation notice will be posted to our Facebook Page and other social media sites. Keep in mind the run will likely still proceed with light rain and or moderate rain the night before.
Event is FREE with a ND State Parks Annual Pass, or $7 vehicle registration at the entrance to the park. Don't have a ND State Parks Annual Pass, you can make that purchase online at www.parkrec.nd.gov
For more Information about Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park visit www.parkrec.nd.gov. For more information about the event call 701-667-6340. #VisitMandan #cardio #coffeetime #BrewedToPerfection #ndparks #morningmiles
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Where is it happening?
4480 Ft. Lincoln Road, Mandan, ND, United States, North Dakota 58554Event Location & Nearby Stays:
