Oct
16
Friday, October 16, 2026
9:00 AM - Saturday, October 17, 5:00 PM
About this event
The Mankato Marathon is a two-day running festival in southern Minnesota with a distance for every runner: a 5K and Kids Run, plus a 10K, half marathon, and full marathon on the main day. The full and half are certified Boston qualifiers, drawing competitive runners, while the 5K welcomes first-timers, families, and walkers. Courses tour Mankato's parks, river valley, and neighborhoods with strong local crowd support. Register online in advance and review the weekend schedule for the health-and-fitness expo, packet pickup, and start-corral information. Peak-fall timing means colorful scenery and crisp racing weather - dress in layers for an early start.
Event highlights
- 5K, 10K, half marathon, full marathon, and Kids Run
- Boston-qualifier certified marathon and half
- Scenic river-valley and neighborhood course
- Weekend expo and family-friendly 5K
Good to know
- Admission note
- Paid registration; distances priced separately.
- Audience
- Runners of all distances plus families and walkers
Event information is submitted by organizers and shown as provided. Please confirm details with the organizer before attending, times, prices, and locations can change.
Paid registration; varies by distance
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Organizer
Mankato Marathon