Med City Marathon

MAY
16-17
2026
An annual race weekend in Rochester, MN on May 16–17, 2026, featuring a chip-timed marathon (26.2 miles), multiple race distances, a Health & Wellness expo, 13 hydration stations, awards, and a post-race party with live music.
16-17 May 2026
26 miles 20 miles 13 miles 5 kilometers

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Med City Marathon : Rochester, MN

Med City Marathon is an annual race weekend held in Rochester, Minnesota and presented by ActivePT. The 2026 event takes place May 16 and 17 and marks the event's 30th anniversary. Since 2022 the event has grown nearly 50 percent, introduced a Boston-qualifying course, and revised the finish line experience.

The event includes a Health & Wellness expo and packet pick up. The full marathon is chip timed and the marathon distance is 26.2 miles. Marathon entrants have access to water and nutrition provided at 13 stations. Awards are given for overall and age group results. A post-race party with live music is part of the weekend.

Races offered include:

  • Full Marathon (26.2 miles)
  • Half Marathon
  • 20 Mile
  • Altra 5K and Corporate 5K
  • Relays
  • Back2Back Challenges
  • Kids Run

The weekend also lists opportunities to volunteer, sponsor parts of the weekend, adopt a water stop, and participate as an expo vendor. The event is described as a multi-race weekend serving runners in the Rochester community and the surrounding region. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Marathon
20 mi
20 Mile
13 mi
Half Marathon
5 km
Altra 5k
5 km
Corporate 5k
Back2back Challenges
Relay
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