F.A.N.S. 24 Hour. Bloomington, Minnesota USA
May 31, 2025 – June 1, 2025
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Detailed information
For the most detailed information about the race, check out our participant guide from last year. We will publish a new guide and notify you via email a couple weeks before the race.
2024 Race Info and Participant Instructions (PDF)
For summary information, read below.
The course
We are returning to Lake Normandale Park in Bloomington, MN. The certified course uses park paths and is less than 2 miles per loop. Two aid stations are available on the course. Detailed course maps will be made available prior to the event.
How it works
Simple version
Run or walk around the lake as many times as you can. 🙂
Semi-Detailed version
All participants start at the same time (8:00am) and begin with a modified first lap that ensures racers hit 50 and 100 mile marks at the lap counting area. After the out and back, the regular long laps begin. During the last hour of your race, you have the option to start short laps. Short laps allow you to record your total distance in the eventual case that you are not able to complete another lap in the time allotted. Your mileage total will be calculated as: First Lap Distance + Sum of Long Laps + Distance to short lap course + Sum of Short Laps.
Complete details
Mileage charts and logistics information will be provided shortly before the race as they change from year to year.
Logistics
A lot goes into participating for a 6, 12, or 24 hour event. FANS aims to make the race as fun and comfortable as possible while also keeping safety top of mind.
Share the park
The Park is open to the public during the event. Please be mindful that the park and all trails/roads are shared with other visitors that may not know about the race.
Tent city
An area of the course will run through our tent city enabling participants to set up tents, chairs, tables, and decorations. This serves as a great home base for your race day. A special award is given for best campsite. A “tent for the tentless” will also be provided for those that would like to stash a smaller amount of gear.
Timing
We will use chip timing by Endurance Promotions for primary timekeeping as well as a dual entry system by our outstanding race-day volunteers in the lap counting tent. Stop by before the race to meet one of your lap counters!
Aid
There are two aid stations, a large one near the timing tent with the most variety, and a smaller one on the opposite side of the course with the essentials. Fare includes water, sport drink, soda, fruit, candy, bars, cakes, chips, etc. Later in the race, pizza and soup will also be available in limited quantities.
Pacers
Pacers are allowed on long laps (no short laps please). No special arrangements need to be made, we only ask that pacers take special precaution to stay clear of the timing areas and be mindful of other racers.
Headphones
Headphones are allowed, but we ask that you ensure that you are aware of your surroundings for everyone’s safety.
Weigh-in and safety checks
All 12- and 24-Hour participants must weigh in before the race starts, and every 4 hours thereafter. If your body weight drops more than 5%, you will have to take a break until your weight comes back up.
Hotels and parking
Minneapolis International Airport, Mall of America, and many nearby hotels are located within a few miles of the park.
Pre-race booklet
All participants will be furnished a pre-race booklet shortly before the event (watch your e-mail) that describes all the race day details you will need.
Registration
Welcome to FANS Ultra Races
FANS Ultra Races will be held on May 31st-June 1st 2025 at Normandale Lake Park, Bloomington, MN.
How to Register
There are two options for registration
- Fundraise for the FANS Scholarship Fund (preferred).
- Or, pay a registration fee today based on the tiered pricing below
Register Now!Who’s Registered?
Fundraising
We recommend that all racers choose the fundraising option as the best way to support our FANS Scholars. To best support that goal, we have adjusted our fundraising policy to be more approachable.
Updates
- Our pre-2025 fundraising policy stated that the racer was responsible for the full fundraising goal of $500 dollars.
- Updated policy states that the racer is only responsible for the difference between funds raised, and the registration fee in the highest registration pricing tier.
- This update more closely aligns with how we have been operating over the past few years.
These fundraising aspects remain unchanged:
- We continue to recommend a fundraising minimum goal of $500
- We provide you with a customizable fundraising page that you can set up and share with your network.
- All donations are done online.
- All fundraising donations and registration fees go directly to Pillsbury United Communities, a registered 501c3 non-profit. Read more About FANS.
What’s included
All FANS Ultra Racers will receive a t-shirt and be eligible for race awards.
In addition, you have a chance to earn distance and lifetime mileage awards and swag:
- 100k in 12 Hour Event – Long Sleeve FANS Shirt
- 100m in 24 Hour Event – Sweatshirt
- 500 Lifetime Miles – Vest
- 1000 Lifetime Miles – Jacket
- 1500/2000/2500/3000 Lifetime Miles – More…
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