Upcoming Races in Rochester

Endurance Grid lists 12 races in Rochester, Minnesota, from July to December 2026.

12
Upcoming races
1
Sports covered

Host City

About Rochester, MN

Population

121,638

as of 2023

City Elevation

989 ft

Nearest Airport

RST

Rochester International Airport

Major Hub

MSP

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field

Time Zone

Central Time

Races in Rochester, MN

Explore and filter upcoming endurance races in Rochester, Minnesota on the map below — by sport, distance, price, or month.

12 races in Rochester

July 2026 Rochester, Minnesota Races

2 upcoming races in Rochester, Minnesota in July.
Jul
11
Sat
Running
Get Your Rear in Gear - Rochester
88 23rd Avenue SW, Rochester, MN
Avg 81° / 61°·989 ft city elevation
Jul
12
Sun
Running
Heatwave Half Marathon - Rochester
Douglas State Trail, Rochester, MN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Other
Avg 81° / 61°·989 ft city elevation

August 2026 Rochester, Minnesota Races

1 upcoming race in Rochester, Minnesota in August.
Aug
9
Sun
Running
Summer Sizzler- Rochester
Cascade Lake Park, Rochester, MN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Other
Avg 79° / 59°·989 ft city elevation

September 2026 Rochester, Minnesota Races

2 upcoming races in Rochester, Minnesota in September.
Sep
6
Sun
Running
Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Rochester
Soldiers Field Memorial Park, Rochester, MN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Other
Avg 75° / 54°·989 ft city elevation
Sep
26
Sat
Running
SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk/Run/Pancake Breakfast
1600 11th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN
Avg 68° / 46°·989 ft city elevation

October 2026 Rochester, Minnesota Races

4 upcoming races in Rochester, Minnesota in October.
Oct
11
Sun
Running
Spooky Sprint- Rochester
Cascade Lake Park, Rochester, MN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Other
Avg 61° / 40°·989 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
1420 11th Ave. SE, Rochester, MN
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 57° / 37°·989 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Go For the Gold Rochester benefiting Brighter Tomorrows, Inc.
Cascade Lakeside Building and your favorite Place to Run, Rochester, MN
2 Mile / 3K · 5K · 10K
Avg 50° / 32°·989 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Haunted Halfsy 2026, presented by Olmsted Medical Center
851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN
1K · 5K · Half Marathon
Avg 50° / 32°·989 ft city elevation

November 2026 Rochester, Minnesota Races

2 upcoming races in Rochester, Minnesota in November.
Nov
8
Sun
Running
Turkey Trails - Rochester
Soldiers Field Memorial Park, Rochester, MN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Other
Avg 46° / 29°·989 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Rochester Turkey Trot 5K
244 Soldiers Field Drive SE, Rochester, MN
5K · Other
Avg 36° / 21°·989 ft city elevation

December 2026 Rochester, Minnesota Races

1 upcoming race in Rochester, Minnesota in December.
Dec
6
Sun
Running
Candy Cane Course- Rochester
Cascade Lake Park, Rochester, MN
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Other
Avg 39° / 27°·989 ft city elevation

Just Outside Rochester

Races near Rochester

Stewartville Summerfest Runs
Sat, Jul 4
Florence Park, Stewartville, MN
12 mi away
Kasson Festival in the Park 5k Run/Walk
Sat, Aug 8
201 7th St NW, Kasson, MN
14 mi away
Corn on the Cob Days Fun Run 2026
Sat, Aug 15
390 N Wabasha, Plainview, MN
18 mi away
Tat Erredge Memorial Run
Sat, Sep 19
Zumbrota Covered Bridge, Zumbrota, MN
21 mi away
West Concord Wife Carrying Competition
Sat, Jul 25
500 Eugene Street, West Concord, MN
22 mi away
Ag Days 6k
Sat, Aug 22
239 East Main St, Spring Valley, MN
24 mi away
Four Daughters Wine Run 5k
Sat, Aug 8
Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery, Spring Valley, MN
25 mi away
Dead Run 2026
Sat, Oct 3
200 N Park St, Lake City, MN
31 mi away
Red, White and Boom 5k
Sat, Jul 4
Blooming Prairie City Park, Blooming Prairie, MN
31 mi away
Storm the Bluffs
Sat, Dec 5
26524 Brook Dr, Minnesota City, MN
35 mi away
Red Wing Rescue Run
Sat, Jul 18
2120 Twin Bluff Road, Red Wing, MN
36 mi away
Running With Ella
Sat, Aug 29
Horace Austin Park (Municipal Pool Parking Lot), Austin, MN
36 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Rochester, Minnesota?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 12 upcoming races in Rochester, Minnesota, spanning 1 sport.
What kinds of races are held in Rochester?+
Rochester hosts running races.
Is there a race season in Rochester?+
Races in Rochester run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and July.
What race distances can you find in Rochester?+
Upcoming races in Rochester cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon.