Avid runners and those who choose just to run downtown for a bite to eat and drink won’t lack things to do as September winds down. Bismarck offers a full marathon with all the trimmings and Grand Forks a half marathon and a color run which will, no doubt, color your world. For those hoping to slow things down at bit, there are many community and Oktoberfest celebrations on tap. To find out more about these or other events, or for a complete list of events, go to NDtourism.com or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525.

Fall is a festive time of year in North Dakota: a time for cultural celebrations in many small towns, farmers celebrating a season of hard work and families exploring pumpkin patches and corn mazes. We invite you to get festive this fall and take advantage of the sights, sounds and adventure that accompanies this legendary season in North Dakota. www.NDtourism.com        

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Bismarck, N.D, - The American Bus Association (ABA) announced today that Norsk Høstfest  and the Medora Musical  have been designated Top 100 Events in North America for 2014 by an expert tourism industry selection committee.