Mankato Marathon
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About the race
The Mankato Marathon 2026 takes place in Mankato, Minnesota on October 16 and 17, 2026. The event is presented by Mayo Clinic Health System and uses courses that combine city streets and scenic trails through the Minnesota River Valley. Organizers note new courses for 2026 and provide course maps and weekend schedules.
Distances and event types include:
- Marathon 26.2 miles
- Half Marathon 13.1 miles
- Relay 26.2 miles total
- 10K 6.21 miles
- 5K 3.1 miles
- KidsK 0.6 miles
- Kato Challenges combining multiple races and a 5K Corporate Team Challenge
Race services listed for participants and spectators include packet pick up, bag drop, medical support described as Meds on Bikes, a Sport Psych Team, an expo, a recovery room, and a post race party. The event is a Boston Marathon qualifying course. Registration for the 2026 event opens December 1, 2025. Past recognitions mentioned for the event and the half marathon are listings in travel and running rankings. Information for lodging, volunteer opportunities, spectator guidance, and course maps is provided as part of the race weekend resources. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
