Welcome to the Crooked Crane Trail 36 Hour race in Dickinson, North Dakota. Format: Fat ass, self-support only, no fee. Course: 1.9-mile paved Crooked Crane Trail in the Patterson Lake Recreation Area at 3753 114th Ave SW, Dickinson, ND 58601. 53 laps will make it 100.7 miles. Time: 36 hours, from 12am Mountain Time on September 30 to 12pm Mountain Time on October 1. Size limit: 10. Race rules: Runners must make reservations for camping (either modern or primitive) for check-in on September 28 and check-out on October 1, at Dickinson Parks and Recreation Camping Reservation Site . No runners will be allowed to run the race without a camping reservation. Runners must register by September 22 at runsignup.com. Runners must be at least 18 years of age and sign the waiver during registration. Runners can start anytime after the official race start time. Runners can finish anytime before the official race end time, after which runners must be off course. When runners temporarily leave the course, they must reenter the race at the same spot and continue in the same direction. Runners must provide their own supplies throughout the race, including yet not limited to, water, sports drink, snacks, and food. Runners should be prepared to track their exact distance using a commonly used application (e.g. Strava, Garmin, Apple Health). Parking is at the camp site you reserve. For any questions, please contact the race director. Happy running!
Hotels Near This Race
Find accommodation close to the start line in Dickinson, ND. Sorted by distance from the race venue. Book early — race weekend hotels fill fast.
RaceHotelFinder earns a small commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Results are sorted by distance from the race venue.
Race weekend dates pre-loaded on Booking.com. RaceHotelFinder may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 30.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Dickinson, ND.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Crooked Crane Trail 36 Hour 2026 — Dickinson, ND?
Crooked Crane Trail 36 Hour 2026 — Dickinson, ND takes place on September 30, 2026. The race is held in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Where is Crooked Crane Trail 36 Hour 2026 — Dickinson, ND held?
Crooked Crane Trail 36 Hour 2026 — Dickinson, ND is held at 3753 114th Ave SW in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Where can I find hotels near Crooked Crane Trail 36 Hour 2026 — Dickinson, ND?
RaceHotelFinder shows hotels sorted by distance from the race venue in Dickinson. Use the map or list view on this page to compare options and book race weekend accommodation.
