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 (228 days to go)
- Location
- 304 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN
- Price
- $35–$175
- Sport
- Running
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
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.
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.
228
Days to train
- Race
- Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT
- Date
- May 15–16, 2027
- Location
- 304 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN
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Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT
May 15, 2027