Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePT - Altra FCU 5K
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Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
The Med City Marathon is celebrating 31 years! Presented by ActivePT Join us for a premier midwest race weekend, with our NEWER FINISH LINE IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER! This is the one to run in 2027! The Med City Marathon has grown substantially over the last few years, hosting thousands of runners during our race weekend. Our goal is to host one of the greatest Marathon weekends in the region, and with the help of our sponsors, our community, and our runners, we have been building a must-run weekend celebration in Rochester, MN. We can't wait to see this coming spring! Weekend events include: Boston Qualifier/USATF certified Marathon, Marathon Relay (2 or 4 person teams), GPC Half Marathon, Altra 5K, GLK Kids Race, Med City Health & Fitness Expo, and Med City Block party with some great midwest live music groups.
Typical conditions
For events around May 2027 in Rochester, MN, United States: Typical spring conditions in this region — mornings can still be cool; confirm start-time guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Rochester, MN, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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