GAP factor 0.9% slower than flat · net elevation -61 m
Decision summary
Lower than 34% of comparable mapped races
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Verified GPS route
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RaceIndex has a GPS course file for Mankato Marathon Relay, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
The Mankato Marathon Relay route has 423 m of ascent, 484 m of descent and an estimated 0.9% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
The setting includes riverside and waterfront. 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.
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.
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.9% slower than a flat course, with about 423 m of total ascent.