Mankato Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, rising temps ahead
Runners will face a cool start at 46°F, gradually warming to 61°F by race end. Winds will start as a headwind in early miles, shifting to a tailwind during the middle segment, with gusts peaking at 35 mph. Runners should plan for strategic pacing adjustments, particularly during the headwind sections from miles 1, 7, 11, and 18, while benefiting from the tailwind from miles 2, 10, 15, and 24.
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Race Info
The Mankato Marathon is an annual marathon race in Mankato, Minnesota, that was first run in 2010. The race weekend now brings nearly 5,000 runners to the city for several races: the marathon, a marathon four-person relay, a half marathon, a 10K run, a 5K run, children's runs. The race course is certified by the USATF, making it a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon. Wikipedia
