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Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT

Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT is a running race on May 15–16, 2027 in Rochester, MN, with entry fees from $35 to $175.

Date
May 15–16, 2027 (183 days to go)
Location
304 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN
Price
$35–$175
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

The Med City Marathon is celebrating 31 years! Presented by ActivePT

Join us for a premier midwest race weekend, with our NEWER FINISH LINE IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER! This is the one to run in 2027! 

The Med City Marathon has grown substantially over the last few years, hosting thousands of runners during our race weekend. Our goal is to host one of the greatest Marathon weekends in the region, and with the help of our sponsors, our community, and our runners, we have been building a must-run weekend celebration in Rochester, MN. We can't wait to see this coming spring!

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.

Events

GLK Ortho KIDS RUN
Altra 5K, PRIDE edition$35
Altra FCU 5K$35
Corporate and Community Team 5K$175
GPC HALF MARATHON$75
FULL MARATHON, presented by ActivePT$80
Half Marathon RELAY$99
Back2Back Challenge - HALF$105
Back2Back Challenge - FULL$115
Full Marathon RELAY$130
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Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

68°

Typical Low

47°

Chance of Rain

42%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Rochester Intl Ap, 9 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:43 AMSunset 8:29 PMDaylight 14h 45m

About Rochester, MN

Population

121,638

as of 2023

City Elevation

989 ft

Nearest Airport

RST

Rochester International Airport · 9 mi

Major Hub

MSP

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 70 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

183

Days to train

Race
Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT
Date
May 15–16, 2027
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Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT?
Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT is a running race held in Rochester, Minnesota on May 15, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT?
Saturday, May 15, 2027 in Rochester, Minnesota at 304 1st Ave SW. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT

May 15, 2027

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