Mankato Marathon

Mankato Marathon

From Mankato Marathon

Friday, October 17, 2025 Past event
Mankato, Minnesota
15 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable race experience at the Mankato Marathon, taking place on October 17, 2025, in the picturesque city of Mankato, Blue Earth! Organized by the Mankato Marathon and proudly presented by Mayo Clinic Health System, this event offers a fantastic blend of stunning scenic trails and vibrant urban landscapes, showcasing the breathtaking Minnesota River Valley.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, the Mankato Marathon has something for everyone. Participate in the exhilarating Full Marathon, or join the fun with the Pork Power Bacon 5K and the Monarch Healthcare Management 10K. Families can enjoy the Kids races, while the Kato Up for the Kato Challenges offers exciting options like the Mini-Kato (5K + 10K), Mighty-Kato (5K + Half), and Mega-Kato (5K + Full). With exceptional course support from the Bikes Responders and Sport Psych Team, you'll find motivation and encouragement every step of the way. Registration opens on December 1, 2024, so mark your calendars and don't miss the chance to be part of this award-winning event, recognized as a “Top Marathon Worth Traveling for in Minnesota”!

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Races

  • Marathon Relay - Team Member

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  • Marathon

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  • Half Marathon

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  • 10k

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  • 5k

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  • Corporate 5k Team Challenge

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  • KidsK

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  • Marathon Relay - Team Captain

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  • Mini-Kato: 5k and 10k

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  • Mighty-Kato: 5k and Half Marathon

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  • Mega-Kato: 5k and Full Marathon

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  • Virtual Marathon

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  • Virtual Half Marathon

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  • Virtual 10k

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  • Virtual 5k

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Organiser's description

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 December 1, 2024, for this exceptional race on October 17-18, 2025. 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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Mankato, Minnesota

Mankato Marathon

Mankato Marathon

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 including Meds on Bikes 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 December 1st, 2024, for this exceptional race on October 17-18, 2025.

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