Med City Marathon
Med City Marathon anchors Rochester's spring race weekend with a Boston-qualifying full, relay depth, and a long-running Minnesota medical-city identity.
Quick facts
- Sunday full marathon starts at 7:00 a.m. alongside relay activity.
- Boston-qualifying course introduced in the current Rochester race era.
- Weekend includes full marathon, 20-mile, half marathon, relay, and shorter races.
About the Med City Marathon
The Med City Marathon is Rochester's established spring marathon weekend, with a full marathon, 20-mile race, half marathon, relay, and shorter events.
Course
The full marathon is the headline distance in a multi-race weekend around Rochester, with road running and relay logistics built into the schedule.
Race-day weather
Mid-May in southeast Minnesota often starts cool but can turn windy or warm by late morning. Spring storms are possible.
Past Med City Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, May 16, 2027 | Projected | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, May 18, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, May 19, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Med City Marathon FAQ
When is the Med City Marathon?
Marathon Scout projects the 2027 Med City Marathon for Sunday, May 16, 2027. The organizer has not confirmed this date.
Is Med City Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Med City Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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