The Mankato Marathon, presented by Mayo Clinic Health System, is the Midwest's boldest race showcasing dynamic courses and determined runners. Our courses are the perfect blend of Mankato’s scenic trails and urban landscape, highlighting the beautiful Minnesota River Valley.
Don’t miss out on the Pork Power Bacon 5K and the Northwestern Mutual 10K. Known for exceptional course support including cheer teams, Meds on Bikes and Sport Psych Team, you are sure to be motivated from start to finish.
Looking for a fun challenge? Try a bold challenge. The Bold Challenge includes the 5K and 10K, the Bolder Challenge, includes the 5K and Half Marathon and lastly, we have the Boldest Challenge, includes the Full Marathon and the 5K.
We have a race for everyone: a Full Marathon, Relay, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, KidsK and Bold Challenges.
Registration opens January 1, 2022 for this exceptional race October 14-15, 2022.
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 Top 10 Beautiful On-Course Scenery in the country by The BibRave 100.
Event schedule
- Thu, October 14, 2021 11:00 AM - Scheels Sport & Health Expo
- Fri, October 14, 2022 4:30 PM - KidsK Start
- Fri, October 14, 2022 5:30 PM - 5K Start
- Fri, October 14, 2022 7:00 PM - Scheels Sport & Health Expo Concludes
- Sat, October 15, 2022 7:20 AM - Full Marathon & Marathon Relay Start
- Sat, October 15, 2022 8:00 AM - 10K Start
- Sat, October 15, 2022 8:30 AM - Half Marathon Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Mankato Marathon Team
- Phone
- 507-385-6640
- Website
- Visit website
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