2026 Marathon

Welcome to the heart of the Minnesota River Valley, where you will experience amazing fall views, great people and the bold race you’ve been looking for. Mankato has no shortage of spectators to cheer you on, including cheer teams, aid stops and spectators. Mankato has definitely embraced this as a community event and pulled out all the stops! This race is known for the finish line in the heart of City Center Mankato, athletes get a fabulous finisher medal, a ticket for a free beer, and can partake in food galore, music, stretching by MAYO athletic trainers, personal photos and kids activities for the young or maybe young at heart.