2027 Med City Marathon
Med City Marathon half: fast net-downhill course through downtown Rochester.
Race Date
May 15, 2027
Location
Rochester, MN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, May 15, 2027
- Location
- Rochester, Minnesota
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
For three decades, the Med City Half Marathon has been a midwestern mainstay, drawing roughly 900 runners from some 30 states each year. About a quarter of them return, a testament to the race’s consistent quality and welcoming vibe.
The USATF-certified course runs point-to-point through Rochester’s streets, with a net downhill of nearly 100 meters that makes it a prime PR course. The finish line now lands in the heart of downtown, where a block party with live music and free beer for those 21 and over awaits.
Med City’s health expo and packet pickup kick off the weekend, and the half marathon itself is just one of several distances offered, including a full marathon, relay options, and a 5K. Runners praise the smooth organization and the enthusiastic community support lining the route.
Race-provided description
The Med City Marathon is a premier running event in Rochester, Minnesota, featuring a full marathon, half marathon, 20 mile, 5K, team relay, and free kids run. The race weekend includes a health street expo, packet pickup, finish line festival with live music, free beer for runners 21+, and free community access.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, May 15, 2027
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
304 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8820 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)
71°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the 2027 Med City Marathon?
The 2027 Med City Marathon is held on Saturday, May 15, 2027.
Where does the 2027 Med City Marathon take place?
It takes place in Rochester, Minnesota.
What distances does the 2027 Med City Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2027 Med City Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The 2027 Med City Marathon is a rolling hills, point to point course.
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