Mankato Marathon
Typically 43–60°F · low rain risk
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2025
48–56°F
dry
2024
33–53°F
dry
2023
45–55°F
dry
2022
32–59°F
dry
2021
43–54°F
dry
2020
34–50°F
dry
2019
41–51°F
rain
2018
29–44°F
dry
2017
39–54°F
dry
2016
52–70°F
dry
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About this race
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 November 1, 2026, for this exceptional race on October 15-16, 2027.
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.
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