On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!
Beginning in 2010, the Mankato Marathon offers a variety of races for 5,000+ runners traveling to Mankato. The Mankato Marathon is this coming Friday, October 20th and Saturday, October 21st. We wanted to highlight the events that will be taking place during this wonderful weekend!
Kicking off the weekend Friday is the Scheels Wellness Expo, which runs from 11am to 7pm. Located at the Mayo Event Center, a variety of vendors will be set-up ranging from sporting goods and specialty items to sports organizations and service providers. This is also where runners will pick-up their registration packet, although if you don’t have a chance to stop by for this Friday, you can also get your packet Saturday at Kato Moving & Storage.
Let’s take a look at the variety of races and their start times!
Friday, October 20th
4:45PM: Kids Race
The KidsK race is 0.6 miles to let those littles experience the fun too! The race is split into age groups 7-12 year olds and 6 and under. Each participating kiddo receives a KidsK t-shirt and YMCA KidsK medal at the finish line!
5:00PM: 5K
One word: Bacon. This race is sure to be a fun time when you get to the end and receive Pork Producers post-race goodies including bacon, pork treats, and pig medals.
Saturday, October 21st
7:20AM: Full Marathon
Known for great views and the finish line in the heart of City Center Mankato, you are sure to stay motivated thru the whole race.
7:20AM: Relay
This race is broken into 4 sections, each about 6.5 miles. At the end of each sections, runner will exchange with their teammate and keep the race moving forward!
8:00AM: 10K
Winding thru beautiful neighborhoods and ending in the city center, racers will enjoy a great race with even better post race food, music, and vendors.
8:30AM: Half Marathon
This race is listed among the Top 20 Half Marathons and Top 10 Beautiful On-Course Scenery in the country! Be sure to experience it yourself!
For a touch more excitement in your weekend, the Mini, Mighty, or Mega Kato Challenge by participating in the Power Pork 5K AND Monarch Healthcare Management 10k, Mayo Clinic Health Systems Half Marathon or Full Marathon. With this challenge you can take your racing to the next level and receive a custom designed crew sock by FitSock.
Although Arch + Cable Hotel won’t be open for this years race, we look forward to hosting runners during next years event. Best of luck!
