Going Bananas Run – Rochester is a running event featuring a 3-mile distance held on May 22, 2027 in Rochester, Minnesota at 2031 14th St NW. The race starts at 10:00 AM with entry fees ranging from $25.00 to $45.00.
From the Race Organizer
Get Ready to Go Bananas, Rochester! This isn’t your normal 5K. Actually, it’s not even a 5K. The Going Bananas Run Rochester is a roughly three-mile fun run where hundreds of people take over the trails of Rochester dressed head to toe as bananas. Yes, bananas. Run it. Walk it. Bring the kids. Get a group of friends together. Try to win the whole thing. We really don’t care how you do it. The whole point is to have a ridiculously fun time while raising money for a great local cause. 🍌 Your Banana Suit Is Included Every registration comes with your very own banana suit to wear during the run and take home afterward. You’ll also get entry into the Gorilla Challenge and access to the post-race celebration. We’ll have serious runners at the front, walkers in the back, families, friend groups, coworkers, and plenty of people who signed up mostly because running through Rochester dressed as a banana sounded too funny to pass up. 🦍 Can You Beat the Gorilla? Here’s where things get interesting. All of the bananas start first. Two minutes later, we release the Gorilla. Then it’s a race to the finish. Cross the finish line before the Gorilla catches you and you’ll earn the coveted “I Beat the Gorilla” finisher prize. Get caught? No big deal. The Gorilla Challenge is completely optional and mostly exists to make the run more fun. It also helps us raise even more money for a local nonprofit, so the faster you run, the more good we can do. 🎉 Stick Around After the Run Crossing the finish line doesn’t mean you have to head home. Stick around for food and drinks, sponsor activities, awards, photos, and a few hundred people standing around Rochester in banana suits wondering how this became their Saturday. So grab your friends. Bring the family. Convince your coworkers. Build a banana squad. Try to beat the Gorilla. Help us raise some money. Have a great time. And if you need one more reason to sign up... When else are you going to get the chance to run through Rochester dressed as a banana? 🍌 Going Bananas Run - Rochester Run bananas. Beat the Gorilla. Give back. Want more fun? Join one of our other 2 locations to get the full Banana experience Twin Cities - May 8th | Rochester - May 22nd | Duluth - June 5th
Course & Travel Notes
On May 22, sunrise in Rochester occurs at 5:37 AM, with the Going Bananas Run starting at 10:00 AM. The venue sits at 1017 feet elevation. May typically brings average highs of 68°F and average lows of 44°F, with precipitation occurring on 43% of days. Rochester International Airport is located 8.9 miles from the race venue.
⛰️ 1,017 ft elevation☀️ Typically 68°F / 44°F · 43% chance of rain✈️ Rochester International Airport (RST) — 8.9 mi
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 22.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Rochester, MN.
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 Going Bananas Run – Rochester 2027 — Rochester, MN?
Going Bananas Run – Rochester 2027 — Rochester, MN takes place on May 22, 2027. The race is held in Rochester, Minnesota.
Where is Going Bananas Run – Rochester 2027 — Rochester, MN held?
Going Bananas Run – Rochester 2027 — Rochester, MN is held at 2031 14th St NW, in Rochester, Minnesota.
Where can I find hotels near Going Bananas Run – Rochester 2027 — Rochester, MN?
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