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Mankato Marathon
Mankato Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Mankato, Minnesota. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Mankato, MN
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Mankato, Minnesota
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling Hills
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- mankatomarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: open
- Start time
- 7:20 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Mankato Marathon
Southern Minnesota's signature fall marathon weekend in Mankato, offering everything from the full marathon to a 5K through the scenic Minnesota River valley.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston qualifier; presented by Mayo Clinic Health System
- Notes
- Smaller regional marathon
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Mankato Marathon: common questions
- When is the Mankato Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Mankato Marathon held?
- In Mankato, Minnesota.
- What distances does the Mankato Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Mankato Marathon?
- About 5,000 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 Mankato Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Mankato Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: open.
- What time does the Mankato Marathon start?
- 7:20 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Mankato Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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