Med City Marathon

Rochester, MN, USAMay 17, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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66° high
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Cool start, warming trend ahead

Runners will face a temperature rise from 52°F to 66°F, with humidity at 64% and a dew point of 45°F. Winds will be a steady SSW at 11 mph, with gusts up to 24 mph. It's advisable to start conservatively and adjust pace as temperatures increase, while staying hydrated throughout the race.

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Distance: 26.2mi
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We are working to make the Rochester community come alive with the annual Med City Marathon, presented by Active PT! One of the Midwest’s premier race event weekends.

Weekend events include: Boston Qualifier/USATF certified Marathon, Marathon Relay (2 or 4 person teams), GPC Half Marathon, Altra 5K, Kids Race, and the Med City Health & Fitness Expo.
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FAQ

When is the 2026 Med City Marathon?

The 2026 Med City Marathon will be held on Sunday May 17, 2026.

Is the Med City Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Med City Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

Historical Weather

Based on 9 years of data
Avg Temp
72°F
L:58° H:73°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
22%
2 of 9 yrs
Wind9mph
Dew50°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScore
2025
cloudy
43°/55°-
8
2024
clear-day
50°/69°-
8
2023
cloudy
59°/66°-
8
2022
clear-day
64°/77°Light
7
2021
clear-day
63°/80°-
8
2019
clear-day
52°/70°-
8
2018
clear-day
67°/94°-
6
2017
clear-day
58°/69°-
8
2016
cloudy
63°/72°Light
7