Med City 20M

Rochester, MN, USA · May 16, 2027·

52°·65° high·Breezy·Dry

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52°at start

69° high

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Comfortable temps, big temp swing

Mild 52°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 69°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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Race Info

The 20 Mile is held on the Sunday of race weekend and starts 6.2 miles into the Med City Marathon course. Runners follow the marathon route from there, along the Zumbro River trails and through Rochester's neighborhoods and parks, to the finish in downtown Rochester. It is a popular long training run for spring marathoners.

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Race weekend

Saturday, May 15

6:30 PM5K (3.1 mi)

Sunday, May 16

7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)7:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

7:15 AM20M (20.0 mi)

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When is the 2027 Med City 20M?

The 2027 Med City 20M will be held on Sunday May 16, 2027.

What is the time limit for the Med City 20M?

The time limit for the Med City 20M is 5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Med City 20M?

The forecast calls for a high of 69°F and a low of 49°F with a 8% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 10 years of data

Avg Temp

62°F

L:57° H:67°

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Rain Freq

20%

2 of 10 yrs

Wind7mph

Dew53°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Med City 20M Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2026	55°/62°	-	51°
2025 Med City 20M Clearing in the afternoon. 2025	43°/49°	-	36°
2024 Med City 20M Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2024	50°/67°	-	40°
2023 Med City 20M Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2023	59°/63°	-	55°
2022 Med City 20M Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2022	64°/68°	Light	61°
2021 Med City 20M Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	59°/74°	-	62°
2019 Med City 20M Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	52°/65°	-	47°
2018 Med City 20M Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	67°/89°	-	66°
2017 Med City 20M Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2017	56°/69°	-	51°
2016 Med City 20M Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2016	63°/67°	Light	64°

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