From the race organizer - "This is a point to point marathon starting in Byron and finishing downtown at the Mayo Civic Center. Other events include a 5K on Saturday and a half/20 mile or relay marathon on marathon day. Live band at the finish and free beer to 21+ participants."
The Med City Marathon was the 214th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 336th largest in 2022.
This year 7.6% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 7.8% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Med City Marathon the 243rd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 173rd highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 99.54 ranks it as the 89th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest course in Minnesota.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Med City Marathon a PR Score of 98.63. This PR Score ranks it as the 200th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 5th fastest in Minnesota.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Med City Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 1280 feet (390m) Min Elevation: 975 feet (297m)
