RACE
Half Marathon presented by GPC

DATE
May 18, 2025

WHERE
Start: Near RST Airport (7333 Airport View Dr SW, Rochester, MN)

Finish: downtown Rochester, MN (304 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN)

START TIME
7am

COURSE MAP
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*MapMyRun does not show exact certified distances. Courses are certified to exact distances for each event.

SCHEDULE
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PACKET PICK UP
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RESULTS
COMING SOON

PRICING TIERS
Oct 1 – Jan 14   $65
Jan 15 – Feb 19  $70
Feb 20 – April 3   $80
April 4 – May 9   $90
May 10 – May 16   $99

SWAG
COMING SOON

ABOUT
MN’s fastest half marathon! Join in on a speedy half marathon course, starting near the RST airport. The race cruises through county roads on a down-grade into the Zumbro River trail system. Through tree-lined neighborhoods, parks and rivers, the event finishes in the heart of down town. Enjoy the finish line festival with live music, beverages by GPC, free beer (21+) thanks to Schott Distributing, Charlie’s Pub and Eatery, and Humble Forager! 

Race includes FREE personalized race photography, presented by Driftless Hydration, and racer hoodie and finisher medal 

Course is a certified USATF course.

BAG DROP, presented by Two Men and a Truck
Two Men and a Truck will be at the start line to safely collect your items and store them in their vehicles. At the finish line, they will meet you when you are ready for an easy and safe pick up. 

AWARDS
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall in each category will receive awards. If you place in an overall category you are not eligible for age group awards. 

AGE CATEGORY AWARDS
1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place awards will be given for Males and Females in the following age categories:
Under 19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80 and up

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 registration.

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