Explore It. Adore It. Medora
Medora has been a family tradition for generations! No matter the time of year, it can be a little escape or a full-fledged adventure. Whatever it is for you, these North Dakota Badlands will keep callin’ you back for more.
The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation is a public non-profit organization formed by a multi-million dollar gift from Harold Schafer and his family, whose love for Medora began to impact the little Badlands town in 1962. Today, we operate history, education, and entertainment venues that allow the traveling public to be inspired by the Badlands the way Theodore Roosevelt and Harold Schafer were.
“My obligation today is to see that Medora’s greatness can be carried on after my lifetime, that its future can be even better than the past.”
-- HAROLD SCHAFER, FounderWe connect people to Medora for positive, life-changing experiences.
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EVENTS
Badlands Chautauqua - A Gathering of Teddy Roosevelts and Friends
July 19 - July 21
July 19 - 21
All day
Join the many Teddy's as they converge on our 'ole cow town! All events happening before 3:30pm MDT are free and open to the public!
Maah Daah Hey Trail Run - 5k/10k - half and full marathons - 54, 79 & 106 miles
July 27
Mark your calendars for the Maah Daah Hey Trail Run!
Brought to you by our friends at ExperienceLand and the Maah Daah Hey 100
Experience the unique challenge of running on North Dakota’s awe inspiring Maah Daah Hey trail.
This event will give every participant an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives. The Badlands provide a truly stunning backdrop for one of North America’s most challenging and rewarding stretches of trail.
Here are a few notes, but visit ExperienceLand.com for all the details and to register today!
- All races start at 8:00am MDT on July 27
- All races are point-to-point, not an out-and-back race
- This off-road run on the MDH trail is fun, but be prepared for a little mix of dirt, clay and some elevation changes
- Shuttles to the start line are provided for 5k, 10k, half-marathon, and full-marathon runners
- Finish line will be at the Badlands Events Staging area (Formerly the Family Fun Center) -- with food, music, and plenty of activities for the family during and after the run!
- See the course map at ExperienceLand
- Enjoy this fully revamped Maah Daah Hey Trail Run!
Distances |
Race Start |
Elevation Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 5k - 3.1 Miles | Burning Hills Amphitheatre | ALL Downhill |
| 10k - 6.2 Miles | West River Road | 632 feet |
| Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles | Buffalo Gap Campground | 1,374 feet |
| Marathon - 26.2 Miles | Wannagan Campground | 2,391 feet |
| 54 Miles | Forest Service Rd 708 | 5,984 fee |
| 79 Miles | Scairt Woman Rd | 8, 862 feet |
| 106 Miles | CCC Campground | 11, 975 feet |
REGISTER NOW!
Make hotel reservations here.
Maah Daah Hey 100 Mountain Bike Race
August 3
Race features nearly 100 miles of uninterrupted North Dakota Badlands singletrack. We have many different options for race day, including teams and shorter distances of 25, 50 & 75 miles.
NEWS AND BLOG
“Bully!” for North Dakota
Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation sees passage of Presidential Library funding as next great moment in histor...
Thu, April 25th, 2019 @ 11:08 pm
Meet the cast of this year’s Medora Musical!
Hosts Chet Wollen and Bill Sorensen to lead star-studded Medora Musical cast made up of returning talent, new pe...
Wed, April 17th, 2019 @ 5:16 pm
2019 Featured Variety Acts
One of your old favorites accompanied by some new stars! Every year the Medora Musical features top-notch entert...
Wed, April 10th, 2019 @ 1:00 pm
Here’s What’s Next in Medora: Point To Point Park
Originally Published in the 2019 Spring Newsletter We’ve been looking at that big open space beside the Badlan...
Mon, April 8th, 2019 @ 9:57 am
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