Eat. Stay. Play. presented by
“Victoria’s Restaurant in Rochester, MN was born October 28th, 1997 – Founded by Sid & Natalie Victoria and Sam & Maria Servin. We live, work and attend local schools right here in Rochester. We are passionate about serving fresh, scratch-made Italian favorites – All of our sauces are made in-house, as well as our pizza, desserts, and a few pastas.”
Thank you Victoria’s for supporting our Med City Staff (and for providing delicious gluten free options as well ;) )
TRANSPORTATION / PARKING
Metered parking, free parking, bicycle parking and parking ramps. Click below for all Rochester parking options!
“All the City ramps have indoor pedestrian skyway connections to adjacent office buildings, retailing, hotels, banks, and civic buildings. Many downtown businesses will validate your parking in the City ramps. Parking meters are enforced 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free parking is always provided at all meters after 5 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. Parking in City parking ramps is free after 5 p.m. in the evening and on weekends from 6:30 a.m. until 2:30 a.m.”
Need to get around while in town? Click below for ways to see as much of Downtown Rochester as possible!
“Downtown Rochester’s amenities are compact into a one mile radius and downtown is walkable to get where you need to go. But if a quicker option is needed, there are plenty of ways to get around downtown Rochester. Our wonderful city offers a pedestrian skyway system, subterranean walkways (called the pedestrian “subway” system), bus, taxi, car rentals, trolley service, ride-share services like Lyft and Uber, and airport shuttles.”
DOWNTOWN DINING
“Start off your dine-around with a happy hour, meander your way to a delectable main course, or finish the evening at any of the nightlife hot spots. No matter the craving, downtown Rochester is the place for your next culinary experience!” Click below for plenty of Downtown Dining information!
MCM Partners
Check out some of our favorite places to eat in Rochester!
Our Featured ‘Eat. Stay. Play.’ Restaurant is Sorellina’s Italian by Victoria’s
A new staple to Rochester! Wonderful Italian food brought to you by the owners of Victoria’s Ristorante. Our personal favorite is the Berry Fire ‘Za (on a gluten free crust). Be sure to check them out when you’re in town!
Thai Pop is another featured Med City Marathon restaurant!
“Bringing the past to the present, Thailand to Minnesota, and the passion for good food and drinks to you.”
Open Monday thru Saturday on historic 3rd Street in downtown Rochester.
Taco Jed is a Med City Marathon staff favorite! Not only do they have some of the best, unique tacos in town, the staff and owners are HUGE community supports and really do a lot to support local artists and musicians in the area. Just a few blocks from Downtown on Broadway, check ‘em out!
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel Accommodations for Runners!
Centerstone Plaza Hotel – Soldiers Field is offering room block discounts to our racers over the weekend of the Med City Marathon at a rate of $89!
Call 507-288-2677 and ask for the Med City Marathon rate.
Please reserve your room by May 3, 2024 to receive group rate.
Centerstone is offering:
Late checkout of 1pm on Sunday
Complimentary breakfast open at 5am
Complimentary shuttle to Downtown Rochester starting at 5:30am for shuttle to start of race
“Rest easy and stay awhile in downtown Rochester, be it for the night or for longer. An abundance of cozy hotel rooms and spacious apartments are in the heart of downtown, with amenities right outside your door. Make yourself at home while here in downtown Rochester.”
THINGS TO DO
“If you find yourself with a little down-time, enrich it with a downtown Rochester experience! Watch the vibrancy of a work of art or a performance come to life before your eyes. Be immersed in historic or current culture. Take in a breath of fresh air from the great outdoors. How you spend your free time is up to you, but here are ideas to spark your imagination with things to do in downtown Rochester.”
“Shop ‘til you drop (but not from walking!)! Within a 44-block district, discover quaint, trendy boutiques, hunt-and-find antiques, and everything in between. Find a tailor-made suit for a special occasion or that one-of-a-kind gift for an upcoming event; it all can be found in downtown Rochester!”
