The Mankato Marathon, presented by Mayo Clinic Health System, is the boldest race in the Midwest showcasing dynamic courses and determined runners. Our courses are the perfect blend of Mankato’s scenic trails and urban landscape, highlighting the beautiful Minnesota River Valley.

Don’t miss out on the Pork Power Bacon 5K and the Northwestern Mutual 10K. Known for exceptional course support including Meds on Bikes and Sport Psych Team, you are sure to be motivated from start to finish.

Looking for a fun challenge?  Try a bold challenge.   The “bold” challenge includes the 5K and 10K, the “bolder” challenge, includes the 5k and Half marathon and lastly, we have the “boldest” challenge, includes the full marathon and the 5k.

We have a race for everyone: a full marathon, relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K, kidsK and Bold Challenges.

Registration opens after January 1st, 2022 for this exceptional race on October 14-15th, 2022.

The Mankato Marathon was named the “Top Marathon Worth Traveling For in Minnesota”! The Mankato Half Marathon was named a 2017 Top 20 Half Marathon and Top 10 Beautiful On-Course Scenery in the country by The BibRave 100.

Check out the Top Reasons to Run the Mankato Marathon