The Mankato Marathon, presented by Mayo Clinic Health System, showcases beautiful 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. From Kids races to the Full Marathon and plenty of fun in between, we have a race for everyone!
Don’t miss out on the Pork Power Bacon 5K and the Monarch Healthcare Management 10K. Known for exceptional course support including Meds on Bikes and Sport Psych Team, you are sure to be motivated from start to finish.
Kato Up for the Kato Challenges with the Mini-Kato (5k+10K), Mighty-Kato (5k+Half) and the Mega-Kato (5k+Full)
Registration opens December 1, 2023, for this exceptional race on October 18-19, 2024.
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.
Registration fees
Marathon Relay - Team Member
Team captain must pay and register first
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Register for Marathon Relay - Team MemberFreeOct 20 - Oct 18
Marathon
Registration closes in 28 days 12 hours-
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$65.00Oct 20 – Oct 27
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ClosedOct 27 – Nov 30
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$80.00Dec 1 – Jan 31
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$90.00Feb 1 – Apr 30
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$100.00May 1 – Jun 30
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$110.00Jul 1 – Aug 31
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Register for Marathon$120.00Now registering Sep 1 – Oct 18
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Half Marathon
Registration closes in 28 days 12 hours-
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$55.00Oct 20 – Oct 27
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ClosedOct 27 – Nov 30
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$65.00Dec 1 – Jan 31
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$70.00Feb 1 – Apr 30
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$80.00May 1 – Jun 30
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$90.00Jul 1 – Aug 31
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Register for Half Marathon$100.00Now registering Sep 1 – Oct 18
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10K
Registration closes in 28 days 12 hours-
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$35.00Oct 20 – Oct 27
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ClosedOct 27 – Nov 30
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$40.00Dec 1 – Jan 31
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$45.00Feb 1 – Apr 30
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$50.00May 1 – Jun 30
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$55.00Jul 1 – Aug 31
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Register for 10K$60.00Now registering Sep 1 – Oct 18
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5K
Registration closes in 28 days 12 hours-
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$30.00Oct 20 – Oct 27
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ClosedOct 27 – Nov 30
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$30.00Dec 1 – Jan 31
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$35.00Feb 1 – Apr 30
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$40.00May 1 – Jun 30
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$45.00Jul 1 – Aug 31
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Register for 5K$50.00Now registering Sep 1 – Oct 18
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Corporate 5K Team Challenge
Registration closes in 28 days 12 hours-
Gather 6 or more of your co-workers and put your team together for this fun challenge as you run or walk your way to the finish line. All participants receive the 5K hooded sweatshirt and don’t forget about the team awards for most creative team name and team uniform.
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$35.00Oct 20 – Oct 27
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ClosedOct 27 – Nov 30
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$35.00Dec 1 – Jan 31
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$35.00Feb 1 – Apr 30
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$40.00May 1 – Jun 30
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$40.00Jul 1 – Aug 31
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Register for Corporate 5K Team Challenge$40.00Now registering Sep 1 – Oct 18
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KidsK
Registration closes in 28 days 12 hours-
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$15.00Oct 20 – Oct 27
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ClosedOct 27 – Nov 30
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$15.00Dec 1 – Jan 31
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$15.00Feb 1 – Apr 30
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$18.00May 1 – Jun 30
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$18.00Jul 1 – Aug 31
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Register for KidsK$20.00Now registering Sep 1 – Oct 18
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Marathon Relay - Team Captain
Registration closes in 28 days 12 hours-
Team Captain registration only
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$100.00Oct 20 – Oct 27
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ClosedOct 27 – Nov 30
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$120.00Dec 1 – Jan 31
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$140.00Feb 1 – Apr 30
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$160.00May 1 – Jun 30
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$170.00Jul 1 – Aug 31
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Register for Marathon Relay - Team Captain$190.00Now registering Sep 1 – Oct 18
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Mini-Kato: 5K and 10K
Registration closes in 28 days 12 hours-
Run the 5K on Friday and the 10K on Saturday. #KatoUp and take the challenge. Receive all the swag plus a pair of fun commemorative socks.
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$60.00Oct 20 – Oct 27
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ClosedOct 27 – Nov 30
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$65.00Dec 1 – Jan 31
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$75.00Feb 1 – Apr 30
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$85.00May 1 – Jun 30
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$95.00Jul 1 – Aug 31
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Register for Mini-Kato: 5K and 10K$105.00Now registering Sep 1 – Oct 18
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Mighty-Kato: 5K and Half Marathon
Registration closes in 28 days 12 hours-
Run the 5K on Friday and the half marathon on Saturday. #KatoUp as you take the challenge. Receive all the swag plus a pair of fun commemorative socks for completing this challenge
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$80.00Oct 20 – Oct 27
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ClosedOct 27 – Nov 30
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$90.00Dec 1 – Jan 31
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$95.00Feb 1 – Apr 30
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$115.00May 1 – Jun 30
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$125.00Jul 1 – Aug 31
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Register for Mighty-Kato: 5K and Half Marathon$140.00Now registering Sep 1 – Oct 18
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Mega-Kato: 5K and Full Marathon
Registration closes in 28 days 12 hours-
Run the 5K on Friday and the full marathon on Saturday. #KatoUp and take the challenge. Receive all the swag plus a pair of fun commemorative socks.
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$90.00Oct 20 – Oct 27
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ClosedOct 27 – Nov 30
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$100.00Dec 1 – Jan 31
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$115.00Feb 1 – Apr 30
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$130.00May 1 – Jun 30
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$140.00Jul 1 – Aug 31
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Register for Mega-Kato: 5K and Full Marathon$155.00Now registering Sep 1 – Oct 18
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Virtual Marathon
Shipping, medal, jacket and bib are included. Results can be submitted between October 20-31.
Virtual Half Marathon
Shipping, medal, jacket and bib are included. Results can be submitted between October 20-31.
Virtual 10K
Shipping, medal, jacket and bib are included. Results can be submitted between October 20-31.
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Register for Virtual 10K$60.00
Virtual 5K
Shipping, medal, jacket and bib are included. Results can be submitted between October 20-31.
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Register for Virtual 5K$50.00
Event schedule
- Fri, October 18, 2024 11:00 AM - Scheels Wellness Expo
- Fri, October 18, 2024 4:45 PM - KidsK Start
- Fri, October 18, 2024 5:30 PM - 5K Start
- Fri, October 18, 2024 7:00 PM - Scheels Wellness Expo Concludes
- Sat, October 19, 2024 7:20 AM - Full Marathon & Marathon Relay Start
- Sat, October 19, 2024 8:00 AM - 10K Start
- Sat, October 19, 2024 8:30 AM - Half Marathon Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Mankato Marathon Team
- Phone
- 507-385-6640
- Website
- Visit website
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