Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT 2027 — Rochester, MN

Date
May 15, 2027
Location
Rochester, MN
Venue
304 1st Ave SW
Start Time
2:00 PM
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $245.00
Events
FULL MARATHON, presented by ActivePT, Full Marathon RELAY, GPC HALF MARATHON, Half Marathon RELAY, Med City 20 MILER, Altra FCU 5K
Includes
Hoodie/Tank | T-Shirt/Tank | T-Shirt
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The Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT, starts at 2:00 PM on May 15, 2027, in Rochester, Minnesota, at 304 1st Ave SW. The event includes distances of 1 mile, 1.2 miles, 5K, half marathon, 20 miles, and 26.2 miles. Entry prices range from $0.00 to $245.00. The event features running and an expo.

From the Race Organizer
The Med City Marathon is celebrating 31 years! Presented by ActivePT Join us for a premier midwest race weekend, with our NEWER FINISH LINE IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER! This is the one to run in 2027! The Med City Marathon has grown substantially over the last few years, hosting thousands of runners during our race weekend. Our goal is to host one of the greatest Marathon weekends in the region, and with the help of our sponsors, our community, and our runners, we have been building a must-run weekend celebration in Rochester, MN. We can't wait to see this coming spring! Weekend events include: Boston Qualifier/USATF certified Marathon, Marathon Relay (2 or 4 person teams), GPC Half Marathon, Altra 5K, GLK Kids Race, Med City Health & Fitness Expo, and Med City Block party with some great midwest live music groups.

Course & Travel Notes

Rochester International Airport (RST) lies 7.9 miles from the Med City Marathon venue in Rochester, Minnesota. The race takes place at an elevation of 1010 feet with a 2:00 PM start time, which is after the 5:44 AM sunrise on May 15th. Typical weather for May in Rochester includes average highs of 68°F and average lows of 47°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on 43% of days.

⛰️ 1,010 ft elevation☀️ Typically 68°F / 47°F · 43% chance of rain✈️ Rochester International Airport (RST) — 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT 2027 — Rochester, MN?

Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT 2027 — Rochester, MN takes place on May 15, 2027. The race is held in Rochester, Minnesota.

Where is Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT 2027 — Rochester, MN held?

Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT 2027 — Rochester, MN is held at 304 1st Ave SW in Rochester, Minnesota.

Where can I find hotels near Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT 2027 — Rochester, MN?

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