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Med City Marathon
Med City Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Rochester, Minnesota. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Rochester, MN
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Rochester, Minnesota
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling Hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- medcitymarathon.com
About the Med City Marathon
Rochester's flagship marathon weekend, featuring a fast net-downhill course through southern Minnesota farmland that finishes in the heart of downtown.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston qualifier; billed as Minnesota's fastest half marathon; 30th anniversary in 2026
- Notes
- Well-regarded marathon
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Med City Marathon: common questions
- When is the Med City Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Med City Marathon held?
- In Rochester, Minnesota.
- What distances does the Med City Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Med City Marathon?
- About 1,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Med City Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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