Mankato Marathon
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Event Overview
The Mankato Marathon is presented by Mayo Clinic Health System. The event takes place over two days in mid-October in Mankato, Minnesota.
Race Distances and Challenges
The event includes several race distances and combination challenges:
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- KidsK
- Marathon Relay
- Corporate 5K Team Challenge
- Virtual options for the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
Participants can also register for multi-race challenges: the Mini-Kato (5K and 10K), the Mighty-Kato (5K and Half Marathon), and the Mega-Kato (5K and Full Marathon). Completing a challenge includes commemorative socks.
Event Details
The courses are described as a blend of scenic trails and urban landscape, highlighting the Minnesota River Valley. Event support includes Bike Responders and a Sport Psych Team. A Scheels Wellness Expo is held during the event weekend.
Registration for the 2026 event opens on December 1, 2025. Pricing follows a tiered schedule, increasing at set dates leading up to the event. Corporate 5K team participants receive a hooded sweatshirt, with awards for creative team names and uniforms. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
