Med City Marathon
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Event details
Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT, is a two-day race weekend held in Rochester, MN on May 16-17, 2026. The event marks the race's 30th year and features a new finish line in the heart of downtown Rochester. The full marathon is USATF certified and listed as a Boston qualifier. The event includes a health and fitness expo and a block party with live midwest music groups.
Race program and features
Races offered include a full marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon, 20-mile event, multiple 5K options, relays, Back2Back challenges, and a kids run. The marathon is chip timed. Course support includes 13 water and nutrition stations. Awards are given for overall and age group finishers. Relay formats include two-, three- or four-person teams for different events, and there is a Corporate and Community Team 5K option. An expo hosts health and wellness and local arts booths. Sponsors and partners are listed on the event pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
