Mankato Marathon
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Mankato Marathon 2026
The Mankato Marathon takes place in Mankato, Minnesota over race weekend October 16 to 17, 2026. Presented by Mayo Clinic Health System, the event is a Boston Marathon qualifying race and offers multiple distance options.
Courses combine scenic trails and urban streets and highlight the Minnesota River Valley. Organizers introduced new courses for 2026 and provide course maps for participants.
Distances include:
- 26.2 miles Full Marathon
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon
- 26.2 miles Relay
- 6.21 miles 10K
- 3.1 miles 5K
- 0.6 miles KidsK
- Kato Challenges combining 5K with 10K, half, or full marathon
Runner information covers packet pick-up, bag drop, course maps, parking, awards, safety, and post-race festivities. On-course support includes Meds on Bikes and a sport psychology team. Weekend features listed by the organizers include an expo, a recovery room, a post-race party, volunteer roles, and cheer teams.
Registration for the 2026 race opened December 1, 2025. The event also offers a 5K Corporate Team Challenge and multiple combined race challenge options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
