Mankato Marathon
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Mankato Marathon
The Mankato Marathon takes place in Mankato, MN, United States on October 15 and 16, 2027. The event is presented by Mayo Clinic Health System and uses courses that combine scenic trails and urban streets to highlight the Minnesota River Valley.
Races at the event include a range of distances and formats:
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Marathon Relay
- 10K (Monarch Healthcare Management 10K)
- 5K (Pork Power Bacon 5K)
- KidsK
- Corporate 5K Team Challenge
- Mini-Kato 5K and 10K
- Mighty-Kato 5K and Half Marathon
- Mega-Kato 5K and Full Marathon
- Virtual Marathon, Half, 10K, and 5K
The weekend schedule also features the Scheels Wellness Expo and a sequence of community race starts across the two days. On-course support includes Bikes Responders and a Sport Psych Team. Virtual race entries include shipping plus a medal, jacket, and bib, with results accepted between October 20 and October 31. Registration opens November 1, 2026. Sponsors listed for the event include Mayo Clinic Health System, Hy-Vee, Pepsi, Scheels, MN Pork Producers, YMCA, and others.
Past recognitions mentioned for the Mankato events include regional and national listings for course scenery and overall appeal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
