Med City Half Marathon

Rochester, MN, USA · May 16, 2027·

52°·57° high·Breezy·Dry

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68° high

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Mild 52°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 68°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 Half Marathon runs 13.1 miles on the Sunday of race weekend and finishes in downtown Rochester, Minnesota. The route trends downhill along county roads before joining the Zumbro River trail system. It then passes through tree-lined neighborhoods and parks on the way to the finish line in the center of the city.

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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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FAQ

When is the 2027 Med City Half Marathon?

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

What is the time limit for the Med City Half Marathon?

The time limit for the Med City Half Marathon is 4.5 hours.

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

The forecast calls for a high of 69°F and a low of 49°F with a 8% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best half marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 10 years of data

Avg Temp

59°F

L:57° H:62°

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Conditions

Rain Freq

10%

1 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 Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2026	55°/59°	-	47°
2025 Med City Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2025	43°/45°	-	36°
2024 Med City Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2024	50°/61°	-	42°
2023 Med City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2023	59°/60°	-	54°
2022 Med City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2022	64°/66°	Light	60°
2021 Med City Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	59°/64°	-	60°
2019 Med City Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	52°/59°	-	47°
2018 Med City Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	67°/80°	-	66°
2017 Med City Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2017	56°/64°	-	51°
2016 Med City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2016	63°/65°	-	63°

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