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 with Bikes Responders 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, 2024, for this exceptional race on October 17-18, 2025.
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 18 - Oct 17
Marathon Opening soon
Registration opens in 30 days 19 hours-
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$65.00Oct 18 – Oct 25
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ClosedOct 25 – 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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$120.00Sep 1 – Oct 17
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Half Marathon Opening soon
Registration opens in 30 days 19 hours-
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$55.00Oct 18 – Oct 25
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ClosedOct 25 – 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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$100.00Sep 1 – Oct 17
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10K Opening soon
Registration opens in 30 days 19 hours-
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$35.00Oct 18 – Oct 25
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ClosedOct 25 – 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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$60.00Sep 1 – Oct 17
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5K Opening soon
Registration opens in 30 days 19 hours-
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$30.00Oct 18 – Oct 25
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ClosedOct 25 – 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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$50.00Sep 1 – Oct 17
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Corporate 5K Team Challenge Opening soon
Registration opens in 30 days 19 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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$30.00Oct 18 – Oct 25
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ClosedOct 25 – Nov 30
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$30.00Dec 1 – Jan 31
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$30.00Feb 1 – Apr 30
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$35.00May 1 – Jun 30
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$40.00Jul 1 – Aug 31
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$40.00Sep 1 – Oct 17
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KidsK Opening soon
Registration opens in 30 days 19 hours-
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$15.00Oct 18 – Oct 25
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ClosedOct 25 – 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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$20.00Sep 1 – Oct 17
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Marathon Relay - Team Captain Opening soon
Registration opens in 30 days 19 hours-
Team Captain registration only
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$100.00Oct 18 – Oct 25
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ClosedOct 25 – 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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$190.00Sep 1 – Oct 17
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Mini-Kato: 5K and 10K Opening soon
Registration opens in 30 days 19 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 18 – Oct 25
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ClosedOct 25 – 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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$105.00Sep 1 – Oct 17
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Mighty-Kato: 5K and Half Marathon Opening soon
Registration opens in 30 days 19 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 18 – Oct 25
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ClosedOct 25 – 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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$140.00Sep 1 – Oct 17
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Mega-Kato: 5K and Full Marathon Opening soon
Registration opens in 30 days 19 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 18 – Oct 25
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ClosedOct 25 – 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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$155.00Sep 1 – Oct 17
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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 17, 2025 11:00 AM - Scheels Wellness Expo
- Fri, October 17, 2025 4:45 PM - KidsK Start
- Fri, October 17, 2025 5:30 PM - 5K Start
- Fri, October 17, 2025 7:00 PM - Scheels Wellness Expo Concludes
- Sat, October 18, 2025 7:20 AM - Full Marathon & Marathon Relay Start
- Sat, October 18, 2025 8:00 AM - 10K Start
- Sat, October 18, 2025 8:30 AM - Half Marathon Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Mankato Marathon Team
- Phone
- 507-385-6640
- Website
- Visit website
