Med City Marathon
Race Date
May 16, 2026
Location
Rochester, MN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Location
- Rochester, Minnesota
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, Full Marathon RELAY, Half Marathon RELAY, 20 Miles, 5K, Back2Back Challenge - HALF, Back2Back Challenge - FULL, 3.1 Miles, 1.2 Miles, Health and Wellness Booth, Local Arts Booth
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 11,864
The Experience
Med City Marathon is celebrating 30 years! Presented by ActivePT Join us for a premier midwest race weekend, with our NEW FINISH LINE IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER! This is the one to run in 2026! Weekend events include: Boston Qualifier/USATF certified Marathon, Marathon Relay (2 or 4 person teams), GPC Half Marathon, Altra 5K, GLK Kids Race, Med City Health & Fitness Expo, and Med City Block party with some great midwest live music groups.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt/Tank
Start Location
304 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+4.60 m
Separation
57.2%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MN19022RR · Med City Half Marathon
Net downhill course — fast finishing times are common. Point-to-point course layout.
Course Map
3 other maps for this race
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9120 years running
~817 finishers a year
growing or steady
24% returning runners
USATF certified · 8 timing sources · 5 photos
runners from 30 states
winner 1:07:18
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
51°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 11,864 finishers actually crossed the line across 20 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
11,864
Median time
2:08:03
Latest turnout
905
States
49
Turnout by year
2019–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Med City Marathon?
The Med City Marathon is held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Med City Marathon take place?
It takes place in Rochester, Minnesota.
What distances does the Med City Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, Full Marathon RELAY, Half Marathon RELAY, 20 Miles, 5K, Back2Back Challenge - HALF, Back2Back Challenge - FULL, 3.1 Miles, 1.2 Miles, Health and Wellness Booth, Local Arts Booth.
Is the Med City Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Med City Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Med City Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 11,864 runners who have completed the Med City Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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