A Midwest Premier Race Event

May 18-19, 2024
in Downtown Rochester, MN

MARATHON • HALF • 20 MILE • 5K • RELAY • CHARITY WALK • KIDS RACE • BACK2BACK CHALLENGE • TEAM CHALLENGE

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The Med City Marathon is on its 28th year, and we are taking strides to build this event to be a MUST RUN event in the Midwest. As we work to gain stronger partnerships in this community, we invite you to experience this grade A event that truly showcases the community of Rochester. With our great courses (including one of the FASTEST half marathon courses around), beautiful scenery, quality swag, cheer zones, post race parties, and outstanding community/volunteers, we are sure you will want to keep running with us. Get registered and we’ll see you at the finish line!

2023 Roundup Video!

LIVE TRACKING!

Download the TRACX app to track your friends and family during the 2023 Med City Marathon! Check it out!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Tracking mats are set beginning at the 10K split (6.2 miles. This is close to where the 1st relay exchange zone is, so relay runner 2 should not rely on this). From there, racer pace will be tracked throughout the course. For mile 20, this will begin at the “13 mile mark” which is closer to mile 7 for you. From there, 20 milers will be accurately tracked throughout the remainder of the course through the finish. 

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WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2024

The 28th Annual Med City Marathon is back in 2024! After a crazy couple years, we are back to a normal race calendar and working to make the Rochester community come alive with the annual Med City Marathon, presented by Active PT! One of the Midwest’s premier race event weekends.

Weekend events include: Boston Qualifier/USATF certified Marathon, Marathon Relay (2 or 4 person teams), Gillette Pepsi Rochester Half Marathon, Altra 5K, Kids Race, and the Med City Health & Wellness Expo.

Partnering with the Ronald McDonald House

We are excited to continue our partnership with the Ronald McDonald House in 2024! Over the years, the Med City Marathon helped to raise near $16,000 in a single year to support the efforts of the Ronald McDonald House! Thank you for your support of this great community partner!

GET A FREE 15-MINUTE PAIN OR INJURY SCREENING WITH ACTIVEPT

A free pain or injury screening gives you the opportunity to meet with one of ActivePT’s  physical therapists at no charge. Learn more about your condition, get a fast assessment of the severity, and learn treatment options.

ACTIVEPT | FEATURED BLOG POST

SHIN SPLINTS IN MARATHON TRAINING! ” Training for long-distance races can be challenging in the midst of shin splints. ActivePT’s running specialists are here to help with answers to your commonly asked questions about shin pain during long-distance training.” 
Check out some helpful tips here from ActivePT!

The Fastest Wheels Competition

presented by Rochester Motor Cars

Rochester Motor Cars is partnering with the Med City Marathon to bring you the Fastest Wheels competition, part of the the Altra Federal Credit Union 5K on Friday, May 12th! All 5K runners will be chip timed. The competition will host the Rochester Motor Cars sprint line at the finish. There will be a timing mat set exactly 40 yards from the finish line of the 5K. Runners can choose to do the timed sprint finish for a chance at winning the “FASTEST WHEELS” competition. The overall runners will win a grand prize (to be announced) and a trophy as the Fastest Wheels of Med City Marathon, presented by Rochester Motor Cars!

The Med City Marathon is proud to partner with Rochester Motor Cars as the official WHEELS of Med City! Rochester Motor Cars has been a leader in the Rochester community for auto sales since 1999, now hosting 7 locations. Not only do they offer outstanding service and experience, they are deeply committed to supporting and bettering our community in Rochester. Be sure to give them a high five when you see them at the race!

RESOURCES

Registration

Check the registration page for current pricing and be sure to get the best deal! The sooner the better!

Kids can use our interactive Marathon trail work sheet to start logging miles. The goal is to complete 25 Miles in your own time before the Med City Marathon weekend. Kids can then participate in the GLK ortho kids run during the marathon weekend to complete their final leg of the Marathon! A total of 26.2 miles!

Check out the worksheet!

City of Rochester Resources

For You | Restaurants, hotels, directions, and more!

Schedule

Friday | Med City Health & Wellness Expo hosted at the Mayo Civic Center | Altra Federal Credit Union 5K | Kids Fun Run | Finish Line Festival & Live Music
Saturday | Med City Marathon, presented by Active PT | Gillette Pepsi Rochester Half Marathon | Marathon Relay | 20 Mile | Finish Line Festival & Live Music

Expo & Packet Pick Up

The Med City Heath and Fitness Expo will be hosted at the Mayo Civic Center. We are partnering with local artists to offer you a glimpse of the arts and music scene of SE MN. Free and open to the entire community.

Pick Up will be hosted alongside the expo at the Mayo Civic Center.

Volunteer

Hundreds of volunteers are needed throughout the Med City Marathon weekend in order for this event to be a success. Support the community and gather a group to volunteer.

Sponsors

The incredible sponsors of the Med City Marathon bring life to this race weekend.

Support the Rochester community and connect your brand with thousands of runners and community participants.

We have a variety of sponsorship packages that can be crafted to fit your needs and the needs our community.

Hotel Accommodations for Runners!

Centerstone Plaza Hotel - Soldiers Field is offering room block discounts to our racers over the weekend of the Med City Marathon at a rate of $75!
BOOK HERE
The group code is MEDCITY22

Centerstone is offering:
Late checkout of 3pm on Sunday
Complimentary breakfast open at 5am
Complimentary shuttle to downtown
Rochester starting at 5:30am for shuttle to start of race.

Chip Timed
Boston Qualifier

Miles
26.2

Water and Nutrition
13 Stations

Awards
Overall & Age Group

Post Race Party
Live Music

PIC2GO Race Photos!

Early Bird Pricing Ends January 12th

Register now to get the best pricing of the year!