Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 25th

Sunday, May 26th

• Med City Fitness Expo & Packet Pick Up Opens
  Mayo Civic Center - Rochester, MN.
  Come pick up your race packet or get registered and check out the dozens of exhibitors and try new products and purchase merchandise. We also have a Kids Play Zone with Bouncy Houses and Games!

   
   

  10:00 am
• PrairieCare Med City Kids' Marathon Start
  Outside of the Expo space on East Center Street.
  We will start with upper grade runners first.
  

   
   

  12:30 pm
• PrairieCare Diaper Dash Start
  Outside of the Expo space on East Center Street.
  A free event for ages up to 24 months. 
  

   
   

  1:15 pm
• PrairieCare Toddler Trot Start
  Outside of the Expo space on East Center Street.
  A free event for ages 3 - 5.
  

   
   

  1:30 pm
• Ronald McDonald Family Walk Start
  Outside of the Expo space on East Center Street.
  A casual 1.8 mile stroll along the river trail. 
  

   
   

  2:30 pm
• 5K Registration Closes
   

  4:15 pm
• Altra Federal Credit Union 5K Start
  Outside of the Expo space on East Center Street.
  Run, jog, walk, or skip your way through our 3.1 mile course. Perfect for a warm up run if you are running on Sunday, don't forget to inquire about our two day discount if you are doing both days!
  

   
   

  4:30 pm
• Altra Federal Credit Union 5K Award Ceremony
  Music stage in the gathering space outside of the Expo hall.
  

   
   

  5:45 pm
• Expo Concludes
  Mayo Civic Center - Rochester, MN.
  Packet pick-up and registration ends and the day's festivities come to an end. 
  

   
   

  6:00 pm

• Bus Transport Begins
  The corner of 1st Ave. SE and 1st St. SE, one block West of the Mayo Civic Center - Rochester, MN.
  There will be NO buses returning to start line after the race. Please use the provided bag drop to ensure your clothes or other belongings are waiting for you at the finish line. *DO NOT use the bag drop for valuable items, please leave those at home, in the car, or with someone who is there to cheer you on!*

   
   

  5:20 am
• Packet Pick-Up Opens
  Parking lot in front of Byron Intermediate School - 501 10th Ave NE, Byron
  There is NO onsite registration on race morning, be sure to register at the expo or sooner to ensure your place in the event.

   
   

  5:30 am
• Bus Transport Ends
  The corner of 1st Ave. SE and 1st St. SE, one block West of the Mayo Civic Center - Rochester, MN.
  The last bus leaves for the start line.
  

   
   

  6:25 am
• Packet Pick-Up Closes
  Parking lot in front of Byron Intermediate School - Bryon, MN.
  Make sure you have picked up your race materials before this time. If you cannot make it to one of the packet pick-up times, we do have the option to have a friend pick up your race items for you, check out the FAQ page for additional details.
  

   
   

  6:45 am
• Full, Relay, 20 Mile, and Half Marathon Start
  Across the street from Byron Intermediate School, in the road near First Alliance Credit Union - Byron - MN.
   

  7:00 am
• Kids' Play Zone Opens
  In the parking lot near the finish line, off of East Center Street - Rochester, MN.
  Why should the adults have all the fun on Sunday? We have a bounce house and other fun games to keep the kids entertained!
  
   

  9:00 am
• Nite Shift - Live Band Starts Playing
  On the award ceremony stage, near the finishers' chute.
  
  Since forming in early 2008, Nite Shift has delivered a series of high-energy, fun-filled performances, rocking the Southeast Minnesota music scene. Nite Shift specializes in their own renditions of the best rock n' roll songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, and today's current hits. With both male and female lead power vocals, and the musicians' ability to play multiple instruments, Nite Shift covers a wide variety of music most bands are afraid to touch. Learn more about Nite Shift and their upcoming shows on their facebook page!
  
   
• Half Marathon Award Ceremony
  At the stage near the post race area by the Mayo Civic Center - Rochester, MN.
  Nite Shift will take a break during the award ceremony.
   

  10:15 am
• Nite Shift Resumes the live music!
  On the award ceremony stage, near the finishers' chute. Learn more about Nite Shift and their upcoming shows on their facebook page!
  Nite Shift will wrap up their set at 12:25pm, just before the start of the Full Marathon and Relay Award Ceremony.
   

  10:45 am
• Marathon and Relay Award Ceremony
  At the stage near the post race area by the Mayo Civic Center - Rochester, MN.
   

  12:30 pm
• Post Race Festivities Conclude
  See you next year!
  

   
   

  2:00 pm

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