Mankato Marathon

Mankato Marathon

The Mankato Marathon, presented by Mayo Clinic Health System, showcases beautiful 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. From Kids races to the Full Marathon and plenty of fun in between, we have a race for everyone! Don’t miss out on the Pork Power Bacon 5K and the Monarch Healthcare Management 10K. Known for exceptional course support with Bikes Responders and Sport Psych Team, you are sure to be motivated from start to finish.

Kato Up for the Kato Challenges with the Mini-Kato (5k+10K), Mighty-Kato (5k+Half) and the Mega-Kato (5k+Full)

Registration opens December 1, 2025, for this exceptional race on October 16-17, 2026.

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.

Event Schedule

• Fri, October 16, 2026 12:00 PM - Scheels Wellness Expo
• Fri, October 16, 2026 4:45 PM - KidsK Start
• Fri, October 16, 2026 5:30 PM - 5K Start
• Fri, October 16, 2026 7:00 PM - Scheels Wellness Expo Concludes
• Sat, October 17, 2026 7:20 AM - Full Marathon & Marathon Relay Start
• Sat, October 17, 2026 8:00 AM - 10K Start
• Sat, October 17, 2026 8:30 AM - Half Marathon Start