Mankato Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Mankato Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Mankato Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Mankato Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 8:53/km
- Typical conditions
- 77/100
- Evidence depth
- 43 verified facts
6:15:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Mankato Marathon?
The Mankato Marathon is described as net downhill. The course listing puts the climb at 177 m.
Where does the Mankato Marathon route go?
The Mankato Marathon route starts at 417 Poplar Street, Mankato (7:20am CST start) and finishes at City Center Mankato. Underfoot, expect blend of scenic trails and urban (paved road) landscape through the Minnesota River Valley. It passes Minnesota River Valley and City Center Mankato. exceptional course support including Meds on Bikes, a Sport Psych Team, cheer teams and aid stations stocked with water, Gatorade, ice, GU energy gel, bars and oranges.
What should runners know on race day for the Mankato Marathon?
Gear check available at the start line for marathon, half, relay first runners and 10K participants using official Mayo Clinic Health System drop bags provided at packet pickup. The event uses closed-road arrangements. Expect on-course music. Pace teams provided by Mythical Mile Coaching: full marathon groups from 3:25 to 5:00 and half marathon groups from 1:35 to 2:30.
Race character
Scenery
- Riverside
- Waterfront
- Forest
- Parkland
- City
- Historic
- Countryside
Atmosphere
- Community
- Festival
Terrain
- Road
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Net Downhill
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 177 m
- Net elevation
- -63 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:29:26 (Jacob Gallagher)
- Women's course record
- 2:58:18 (Amy Halseth)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 6 hours 15 minutes (official timing until 1:35pm)
- Sold out
- No
- Qualification status
- USATF Certified Boston Marathon qualifier; set late in the season as a last Chance Boston qualifier in Minnesota.
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- Pace teams provided by Mythical Mile Coaching: full marathon groups from 3:25 to 5:00 and half marathon groups from 1:35 to 2:30.
- Bag drop
- Gear check available at the start line for marathon, half, relay first runners and 10K participants using official Mayo Clinic Health System drop bags provided at packet pickup.
- Closed roads
- Yes
- Expo / packet pickup
- Scheels Wellness Expo on October 16, 12pm-6pm, at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, Mankato; packet pickup is held here Friday and at the start line Saturday 6:15am-8:15am.
- Medal
- Finisher medal included with each race registration.
- Finisher tee
- Race jacket/shirt included with each race registration.
- On-course music
- Yes
Access and course status
- Start
- 417 Poplar Street, Mankato (7:20am CST start)
- Finish
- City Center Mankato
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Blend of scenic trails and urban (paved road) landscape through the Minnesota River Valley.
- Landmarks
- Minnesota River Valley, City Center Mankato
- Notable features
- New scenic, faster, flatter courses for 2026
- exceptional course support including Meds on Bikes, a Sport Psych Team, cheer teams and aid stations stocked with water, Gatorade, ice, GU energy gel, bars and oranges
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 11°CTypical temperature
- 25 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 77Favourability /100