Mankato Marathon
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Event Overview
The Mankato Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifying race presented by Mayo Clinic Health System. It takes place on October 16–17, 2026, with registration opening on December 1, 2025.
Distances
The event features several race distances:
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Relay (26.2 miles)
- 10K (6.21 miles)
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- KidsK (0.6 miles)
It also includes the Kato Challenges, which are combinations of races: the Mini-Kato (5K + 10K), Mighty-Kato (5K + Half Marathon), and Mega-Kato (5K + Full Marathon). There is a 5K Corporate Team Challenge.
Course and Support
The courses blend scenic trails and urban landscape in the Minnesota River Valley. The event is known for course support that includes a Meds on Bikes team and a Sport Psych Team.
Accolades
The Mankato Marathon was named the "Top Marathon Worth Traveling For in Minnesota." The Mankato Half Marathon was named a 2017 Top 20 Half Marathon and had Top 10 Beautiful On-Course Scenery in the country by The BibRave 100. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
