Back2Back Challenge
Run the 5K Saturday, and either the full or half marathon on Sunday!
One stop shop to save dollars and take on the ultimate challenge on Med City race weekend.
RACE
Back2Back Challenge, Full or Half
* select either Full or Half during registration
DATE
May 17-18, 2025
WHERE
Mayo Civic Center | 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904
START TIME
6:30pm on Saturday and 7:00am on Sunday
COURSE MAP
*MapMyRun does not show exact certified distances. Courses are certified to exact distances for each event.
5K Course Map
Full Marathon Course Map
Half Marathon Course Map
SCHEDULE
Click Here
PACKET PICK UP
Click Here
RESULTS
COMING SOON
PRICING TIERS
Oct 1 – Jan 14 HALF $95 FULL $110
Jan 15 – Feb 19 HALF $100 FULL $115
Feb 20 – April 3 HALF $113 FULL $128
April 4 – May 9 HALF $127 FULL $142
May 10 – May 16 HALF $143 FULL $164
SWAG
COMING SOON
ABOUT
Take on the ultimate race weekend challenge! Run both the 5K on Saturday night, and then either the half or full marathon on Sunday. Save money on registration, receive BOTH swag items, including both the 5K hoodie and the marathon hoodie, and compete for top awards in the the top divisions of the back2back challenge.
BAG DROP
There is no bag drop for the 5K. Bag drop will be the same offered for the full or half marathon Reference the 5K and Half or Full Marathon pages for specific event info.
AWARDS
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall in each category will receive awards for the back2back challenge. This will be separate from the individual awards. You will ALSO be eligible for individual awards in each individual event.
SHIRT EXCHANGE
Shirt exchange will be available at the finish line area post race. Shirt sizes may be exchanged at this time only. Unworn shirts only. Sizes are not guaranteed beyond what if selected during registrati
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
May 15, 2025
CANCELLATIONS
Race fees are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to next year’s race or another event. Sorry, no exceptions. However, your registration can be transferred to another participant through May 7th, 2025. See BIB TRANSFER
We highly recommend purchasing the event insurance in case of any scenarios that may arrive, including sickness, delays, weather race cancellations, etc. as the events are non-refundable
BIB TRANSFER
There is a $15 bib transfer fee. To transfer your bib, please email director@medcitymarathonmn.com and request a transfer option
CHECK MY REGISTRATION
To double check or change info on your registration, log in to your runsignup account here https://runsignup.com/Login?sso_verified=T
Registration changes are FINAL after Wednesday May 7, 2025. Please do not request changes or transfers after this date. If there is incorrect information on your registration after this timeline, there will be a help table at race day packet pick up where you can make adjustments. (I.E. age, name, etc.) SHIRT SIZES CANNOT BE CHANGED ON RACE DAY.
PACKET PICK UP
Mayo Civic Center | 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55902
Hosted inside the Med City Health and Fitness Expo, Saturday, May 17, 2:00-7:00PM (packet pick up will remain open 1/2 hour longer than the expo for any last minute pick ups)
You are allowed to have someone else pick up your packet for you. Forward your registration confirmation to them and make sure they have that ready at packet pick up.
Can’t make packet pick up on Saturday?
We will host a morning of packet pick up at 5:30AM, just before the start on Sunday, May 18. This will be held at the start line area, at the Rochester International Event Center, near the Rochester International Airport. 7333 Airport View Dr SW, Rochester, MN 55902
STROLLERS
Following the RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) guidelines, we do not permit strollers in any of our races as they increase the potential for injury to race participants and children. Due to the easy congestion of our trail system and the amount of people that participate in our Rochester event, strollers pose too high of a risk for injury.
The Fastest Wheels Competition
presented by Rochester Motor Cars
Rochester Motor Cars is partnering with the Med City Marathon to bring you the Fastest Wheels competition, part of the the Altra Federal Credit Union 5K on Saturday, May 17th! All 5K runners will be chip timed. The competition will host the Rochester Motor Cars sprint line at the finish. There will be a timing mat set exactly 40 yards from the finish line of the 5K. Runners can choose to do the timed sprint finish for a chance at winning the “FASTEST WHEELS” competition. The overall runners will win a grand prize (to be announced) and a trophy as the Fastest Wheels of Med City Marathon, presented by Rochester Motor Cars!
The Med City Marathon is proud to partner with Rochester Motor Cars as the official WHEELS of Med City! Rochester Motor Cars has been a leader in the Rochester community for auto sales since 1999, now hosting 7 locations. Not only do they offer outstanding service and experience, they are deeply committed to supporting and bettering our community in Rochester. Be sure to give them a high five when you see them at the race!
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