Med City Marathon

Rochester, MN, USA · May 16, 2027

52°·68° high·Breezy·Dry

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52°at start

70° high

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Cool start, warming trend

Runners will face a temperature increase from 52°F at the start to a warm 69°F by the finish. Winds will be from the W at 11 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, creating a potential headwind. With humidity at 59%, it's advisable to pace conservatively early and stay hydrated as temperatures rise.

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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 2027 Med City Marathon?

The 2027 Med City Marathon will be held on Sunday May 16, 2027.

Is the Med City Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

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

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Med City Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 70°F and a low of 50°F with a 8% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 10 years of data

Avg Temp

72°F

L:57° H:72°

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Rain Freq

20%

2 of 10 yrs

Wind9mph

Dew51°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Med City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2026	56°/66°	-	51°
2025 Med City Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2025	43°/55°	-	35°
2024 Med City Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2024	50°/69°	-	37°
2023 Med City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2023	59°/66°	-	54°
2022 Med City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2022	64°/77°	Light	62°
2021 Med City Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	63°/80°	-	64°
2019 Med City Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	52°/70°	-	46°
2018 Med City Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	67°/94°	-	59°
2017 Med City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	58°/69°	-	46°
2016 Med City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2016	63°/72°	Light	64°

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