Press

2019
5.9.2019 – Ask Us: New marathon route traverses many more Mankato neighborhoods – Mankato Free Press
6.18.2019 – Mankato Marathon routes changing for Year 10 – Mankato Free Press
8.14.2019 – Mankato runners racing 200 miles to help veterans – Mankato Free Press
10.3.2019 – 10th Mankato Marathon seeks volunteers and runners – KEYC-TV
10.14.2019 – Motorists urged to prepare for traffic changes during Mankato Marathon – Mankato Free Press
10.14.2019 – The 10th annual Mankato Marathon: What you need to know – KEYC-TV
10.17.2019 – Area residents find peace, serenity while running – KEYC-TV
10.18.2019 – Young runners take over day one of the Mankato Marathon weekend – KEYC-TV
10.19.2019 – Racing past home: New course enhances Mankato Marathon – Mankato Free Press
10.19.2019 – Mankato’s half-marathon is his and hers affair – Mankato Free Press
10.21.2019 – Marathon organizers happy with new routes, see bump in attendance – Mankato Free Press
10.22.2019 – Mankato Marathon draws thousands of people – The MSU Reporter
12.3.2019 – Five charities selected as beneficiaries for 2020 Mankato Marathon – KEYC-TV
12.4.2019 – Mankato Marathon announces charity programs – Mankato Free Press
12.6.2019 – MRCI named to 2020 Mankato Marathon Charity Program – KEYC-TV

2018
9.24.18 – Mankato Prepares for Ninth Annual Marathon – KEYC-TV
9.5.18 – CERT program builds corps of disaster volunteers – Mankato Free Press
8.31.18 – Mankato Half Marathon again nominated for BibRave 100 list – Mankato Free Press
8.23.18 – Volunteers Needed for Mankato Marathon – KEYC-TV
8.14.18 – Local triathlon still running (and swimming and biking) strong – Mankato Free Press
7.16.18 – Mankato Marathon in Need of Volunteers – KEYC-TV
7.10.18 – Mankato Marathon Looking for Over 1,000 Volunteers – Mankato Times
7.10.18 – Mankato Marathon Seeks 1,000 Volunteers – Southern Minnesota Today
7.7.18 – New Mankato Sports Commission director has nice gig – Mankato Free Press
7.2.18 – Runners Can Save Money on Registration for the 2018 Mankato Marathon – KEYC-TV
5.7.18 – Beardsley to again keynote Mankato Marathon – Mankato Free Press
5.7.18 – Dick Beardsley is Back as the 2018 Mankato Marathon Keynote Speaker – Mankato Times
4.30.18 – Running: Tesdahl returns to top of Run for Lakes Marathon podium – Brainerd Dispatch
4.27.18 – A bold trip north – Mankato Free Press
4.25.18 – How Mankato Came to Be Minnesota’s Hottest Economic Region – Twin Cities Business
3.6.18 – Hospitality industry rallies at tourism conference – Mankato Free Press
2.6.18 – 2018 Mankato Marathon Opens with Deep Discounts – Mankato Times
2.2.18 – GMG Announces Volunteers of the Year – Mankato Free Press
1.19.18 – Super Bowl a super volunteering opportunity for Mankatoans – Mankato Free Press
1.4.18 – Mankato Sports Commission getting new director – Mankato Free Press

2017
12.25.17 – Five charities chosen as beneficiaries of Mankato Marathon – Mankato Free Press
11.29.17 – Mankato Half Marathon Named to The BibRave 100 List – BibRave.com
10.31.17 – Running the Mankato Marathon: The Best and Worst Experience I Ever Had – MSU Reporter
10.26.17 – Mankato Marathon Charities Raise More Than $22,000 – KEYC-TV
10.22.17 – Mankato Marathon photos – Mankato Free Press
10.22.17 – Mankato half-marathon bonds family over long distance – Mankato Free Press
10.22.17 – Man Travels From Japan to Run Mankato Marathon – KEYC-TV
10.22.17 – Mankato Marathon: 2011 runner-up returns to win women’s race – Mankato Free Press
10.22.17 – Mankato Marathon: 10K winners seek experience fun – Mankato Free Press
10.22.17 – Results: 8th Annual Mankato Marathon on Sunday – KXLP 
10.22.17 – Results: 8th Annual Mankato Marathon on Sunday – Minnesota 93
10.22.17 – Results: 8th Annual Mankato Marathon on Sunday – KTOE
10.22.17 – Results: 8th Annual Mankato Marathon on Sunday – Hot 96.7
10.22.17 – 2017 Mankato Marathon: Full Race Results – MTEC Results
10.22.17 – For the Andersons, Mankato Marathon 10K has become a family affair – Mankato Free Press
10.22.17 – Mankato Marathon: Swanson repeats as half marathon winner – Mankato Free Press
10.21.17 – Revenue Expected to Generate Huge Numbers during Marathon Weekend – KEYC-TV
10.21.17 – Marathon expo speaker preaches resilience, overcoming obstacles – Mankato Free Press
10.21.17 – Longen wins Mankato Marathon 5K warm-up race – Mankato Free Press
10.21.17 – Our View: Mankato Marathon – Mankato Free Press
10.20.17 – Mankato Marathon looks to draw in over 4,000 runners this weekend – KTOE 
10.20.17 – Mankato Marathon looks to draw in over 4,000 runners this weekend – Minnesota 93
10.20.17 – Mankato Marathon looks to draw in over 4,000 runners this weekend – KTOE
10.20.17 – Mankato Marathon looks to draw in over 4,000 runners this weekend – Hot 96.7
10.20.17 – Your weekend Oct. 21-22, 2017 – Mankato Free Press
10.20.17 – Couple to Run Mankato Marathon for SMA Awareness – KEYC-TV
10.20.17 – For Mankato Marathon weekend, here comes the bus – Mankato Free Press
10.20.17 – Multiple Road Closures Sunday for Mankato Marathon – Southern Minnesota News
10.20.17 – Traffic disruptions expected this weekend during Mankato Marathon – KTOE
10.20.17 – Traffic disruptions expected this weekend during Mankato Marathon – Minnesota 93
10.20.17 – Traffic disruptions expected this weekend during Mankato Marathon – KTOE
10.20.17 – Traffic disruptions expected this weekend during Mankato Marathon – Hot 96.7
10.19.17 – Motorists will encounter traffic disruptions during Marathon – Mankato Free Press
10.19.17 – Drivers Should Expect Delays, Closures During Mankato Marathon Weekend – KEYC-TV
10.18.17 – Midday Expert: Prolonging Energy for the Mankato Marathon – KEYC-TV
10.17.17 – MSU, Mankato Sport Management Association is a home run RSO – MSU Reporter
10.16.17 – Mankato Marathon weekend a flurry of activity – Mankato Free Press
10.16.17 – Feeling your best on race day: Crucial nutrients for before and after (Mankato Marathon Speaker Series topic) – Mankato Free Press
10.16.17 – Mankato Marathon To Take Place Next Weekend – KEYC-TV
10.13.17 – Meet the Ultramarathoner – Mankato Free Press
10.13.17 – Marathon vets emphasize importance of food as fuel – Mankato Free Press
9.14.17 – Midday Expert: Strength Workouts for Marathon Training – KEYC-TV
9.13.17 – Mankato half marathon in running for national list – Mankato Free Press
9.13.17 – Mankato marathon in running for top half marathon on BibRave 100 list – Mankato Times
8.30.17 – Be A Part of the Mankato Marathon – KEYC-TV
8.20.17 – Eighth Annual Mankato Marathon is a Weekend Fit for Everyone – Mankato Times
8.1.17 – Mankato Marathon Needs Volunteers – KEYC-TV
7.10.17 – THRIVER: Tom Weigt Flourishes with Running and Volunteering (A 2017 Mankato Marathon Champion Runner) – KEYC-TV
7.8.17 – School social worker of the year is the “ultimate advocate; ran Mankato Marathon for Backpack Food Program – Mankato Free Press
7.2.17 – Our new superintendent led 22 local runners at Grandma’s Marathon; plans to run either Mankato Marathon or Twin Cities Marathon – White Bear Press
6.26.17 – Register by June 30 for Mankato Marathon and Save Big – Mankato Times
6.17.17 – The Best Summer Running Routes in Minnesota – Minneapolis Running
5.11.17 – Be Part of the Fun – Sign Up for a Mankato Marathon Cheer Team – Mankato Times
5.1.17 – Marathon Seeks Cheer Teams – KEYC-TV
4.8.17 – Thousands Compete in Scheels Half Marathon – KEYC-TV
3.30.17 – Early Bird Sign Up for Mankato Marathon Ending Soon – KEYC-TV
3.24.17 – Why the Mankato Marathon is the Midwest’s Boldest Race – Minneapolis Running
3.15.17 – Mankato Marathon Cheer Teams Help Motivate Runners – Mankato Times
3.15.17 – Cheer Teams Wanted for 2017 Mankato Marathon – KEYC-TV
1.5.17 – Runners Start Signing Up for 2017 Mankato Marathon – KEYC-TV
1.3.17 – Mankato Marathon Benefactors Include Open Door & Camp Sweet Life – Southern Minnesota News
1.3.17 – Mankato Marathon Charities Named – Mankato Free Press

2016
12.29.16 – Mankato Marathon Registration to Open Jan. 5 – KEYC-TV
12.7.16 – Mankato Marathon Looking for 2017 Charity Benefactors – Mankato Times
11.29.16 – Scheels Half Marathon Route Revealed – KEYC-TV
11.4.16 – New Half Marathon Coming to Mankato This Spring – KEYC-TV
10.20.16 – Mankato Marathon Charities Program raises over $31,000 – Mankato Times
10.18.16 – The 2016 Mankato Marathon Weekend Recap – Minneapolis Running
10.17.16 – She said YES! Mankato Marathon proposal – Mankato Times
10.17.16 – Windom man wins Mankato Marathon – WindomNews.com
10.16.16 – Mankato Marathon Photos – Mankato Free Press
10.16.16 – Former Maverick win’s men’s marathon – Mankato Free Press
10.16.16 – Wisconsin resident wins women’s marathon – Mankato Free Press
10.16.16 – Windom Native Wins Mankato Marathon – KEYC-TV
10.16.16 – Last-minute entrant wins women’s half-marathon – Mankato Free Press
10.16.16 – Why Run the Mankato Marathon – KEYC-TV
10.16.16 – Mankato Marathon showcases dedication, spirited community – Mankato Free Press
10.15.16 – Nolta, Warning win Mankato Marathon 5k – Mankato Free Press
10.15.16 – My Bold Walk offers “a start line for everyone” – Mankato Free Press
10.15.16 – Marathon Festivities Kick Off – KEYC-TV
10.14.16 – Marathon takes a toll on pretty much all of the body – Mankato Free Press
10.14.16 – City Preparing for 7th Annual Mankato Marathon – KEYC-TV
10.12.16 – Mankato Marathon Weekend Nears – KEYC-TV
10.11.16 – Roads to close during marathon – Mankato Free Press
10.11.16 – Marathon weeeknd also offers opportunities for non-runners – Mankato Free Press
10.11.16 – Schedule Released for Marathon Weekend – KEYC-TV
10.10.16 – Busting Carb Myths – KEYC-TV
10.10.16 – Marathon Poses Traffic Concerns – KEYC-TV
10.10.16 – Expect minor traffic disruptions for Mankato Marathon this weekend – Mankato Times
10.10.16 – Minor Traffic Disruptions for Mankato Marathon Weekend – Minnesota 93
10.10.16 – Minor Traffic Disruptions for Mankato Marathon Weekend – Hot 96.7
10.6.16 – Online Registration for Mankato Marathon Closes Oct. 14 – KEYC-TV
10.5.16 – Mankato Marathon runner dedicates run to volunteers – Mankato Times
10.3.16 – U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier to Run in Mankato Marathon- Mankato Times
9.30.16 – Tips for Right Marathon Apparel – KEYC-TV
9.21.16 – My Bold Walk Registration deadline extended to Oct. 5 – Mankato Times
9.19.16 – Proposed mural would transform retaining wall (along Mankato Marathon route) – Mankato Free Press
9.13.16 – Volunteers Needed for Mankato Marathon – KEYC-TV
8.30.16 – Empowering Survivors, Mankato YMCA Offers Free Classes – KEYC-TV
7.14.16 – Volunteers needed for upcoming Mankato Marathon – Mankato Times
7.13.16 – Mankato Marathon Seeks Volunteers for 2016 – KEYC-TV
6.28.16 – My Bold Walk – A New Addition to Mankato Marathon – Mankato Times
6.27.16 – Mankato Marathon Looking for Inspirational Stories – Mankato Times
6.23.16 – My Bold Walk Coming to Mankato Marathon – KEYC-TV
5.9.16 – Mankato Marathon Recognized as #1 Runner’s Choice for Half Marathons in Minnesota – Runner’s Goal
4.22.16 – Something for Everyone During Mankato Marathon Weekend – Minneapolis Running

2015
10.18.15 – New Finish Line Adds Post Race Opportunities – KEYC-TV
10.16.15 – Mankato Marathon Traffic Disruption Update – Southern Minnesota News
10.9.15 – Mankato Marathon Seeks Volunteers – KEYC-TV
10.5.15 – Running for Bacon – Lakefield Standard
9.28.15 – Olympian Carrie Tollefson to Keynote OFC Speaker Series at Mankato Marathon – Mankato Times
9.14.15 – Learn what makes these Mankato Marathon Runners Special – Mankato Times
8.9.15 – Submission Deadline for Mankato Marathon Bold Story Contest is August 28th – Mankato Times
8.1.15 – Church members run for World Vision – Mankato Free Press
4.22.15 – 14 Minnesota Marathons to Look Forward to This Year – RootsRated
4.14.15 – Boldest Mankato Marathon Story to Receive Lifetime Race Bib – Mankato Times
2.4.15 – Marathon Announces Route Changes – Mankato Free Press
2.3.15 – Mankato Marathon Finish Line Changed – Southern Minnesota News
1.2.15 – Deep Registration Discounts for Mankato Marathon through Jan. 15 – Mankato Times

2014
12.31.14 – Mankato Marathon: It Pays to Register Early – KEYC
12.31.14 – Marathon Offering Registration Discounts – Mankato Free Press
10.23.14 – Local Runners Compete in Mankato – Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch
10.22.14 – Mankato Marathon Charities Program Raises $20,700 – Mankato Times
10.22.14 – Former Three-Sport Athlete Laura Edlund Wins Mankato Marathon Women’s Division – Gustavus Adolphus News
10.21.14 – 80 St. Peterites Make a Run for it in Mankato Marathon – St. Peter Herald
10.19.14 – West Graduates Win Half Marathon – Mankato Free Press
10.19.14 – St. Peter Girls’ Video Wins Mankato Marathon Bold Story Contest – St. Peter Herald
10.19.14 – Schimmel, Nolta Win Mankato Marathon 10K Races – Mankato Free Press
10.19.14 – Hardy Wins Mankato Marathon – Mankato Free Press
10.19.14 – Feel Strong, Look Strong: A 52.4 Mile Journey at the Mankato Marathon – KEYC
10.19.14 – Married Couple Runs for a Cause – KEYC
10.18.14 – Mankato Marathon Weekend Runs in the Family – Mankato Free Press
10.18.14 – Broze, Nolta Capture Mankato 5K Amid Perfect Conditions – Mankato Free Press
10.18.14 – Beardsley Urges Runners to Remember Path to Success – Mankato Free Press
10.17.14 – Mankato Marathon Preps Underway, Motorists Urged to Follow Road Closures – KEYC
10.17.14 – Young St. Peter Marathoner Goes the Distance – St. Peter Herald
10.17.14 – Marathon Runners Run for Clean Water – KEYC
10.16.14 – Crossview Covenant Members Run for Clean Water – Mankato Free Press
10.15.14 – Marathon Will Cause Traffic Disruptions – Mankato Free Press
10.11.14 – If You Go: Mankato Marathon – Mankato Free Press
10.11.14 – Mankato Marathon: Bold People, Bold Race – Mankato Free Press
10.2.14 – Marathon legend Dick Beardsley to keynote Mankato Marathon speaker series – St. Peter Herald
10.2.14 – Marathon legend Dick Beardsley to Keynote Mankato Marathon speaker series – Le Center Leader
9.30.14 – 5th Annual Mankato Marathon Activity Guide – Mankato Free Press
9.6.14 – He’s the heart. She’s the legs. This year, that’s not quite enough – Pioneer Press
9.2.14 – Marine to Carry Flag in Marathon – Mankato Free Press
8.26.14 – Chris Sell Chosen as 2014 Mankato Marathon Artist – Mankato Times
8.27.14 – Early Registration Deadline Approaches for Mankato Marathon – KEYC-TV
6.2.14 – Ready. Set. Run. – Mankato Free Press
5.31.14 – Runners Invited to Celebrate National Running Day with Mankato Marathon – Running USA story
5.30.14 – Runners invited to celebrate National Running Day June 4 – Read News Release
5.15.14 – Mankato Marathon Named Minnesota’s Top Marathon Worth Traveling For by Trip Advisor – Read Full Story
5.14.14 – Mankato Marathon Charities Set Goal of $25,000 – Running USA
5.12.14 – Mankato Marathon Charities set goal of $25,000 – Read News Release
4.26.14 – Windchill heat in perfect sync – Star Tribune story
4.23.14 – Calling all Artists: Mankato Marathon Seeks Artists for 2014 Commemorative Print – Read Full Mankatotimes.com Story
4.23.14 – Mankato Marathon seeks artist for the 2014 Commemorative Print – Read News Release
4.18.14 – Mankato Marathon looking for Boldest Story – Read Full Mankatotimes.com Story
4.16.14 – Boldest Mankato Marathon story to receive life-time bib – Read News Release
4.10.14 – 2014 Top Marathons Worth Traveling For – Read Full FlipKey.com Blog
March/April – 13 for 13 in ’13 – RunMinnesota Story
3.17.14 – Mayo Clinic Health System Returns as Presenting Sponsor of Mankato Marathon – Running USA story
3.14.14 – Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato Marathon Presenting Sponsor – Read News Release
3.9.14 – Support the Mankato Marathon by forming a Cheer Team – Read Full Mankatotimes.com Story
3.7.14 – Mankato Marathon Cheer Team ramping up for 2014 – Read News Release
2.21.14 – GMG names Volunteer of the Year recipients – Mankato Free Press
1.23.14 – Mankato Marathon Announces Charities Program Benefactors – Running USA
1.16.14 – Mankato Marathon announces Charities Program benefactors for 2014 – Read News Release
1.13.14 – Discount for Early Marathon Registation – KEYC-TV
1.13.14 – Mankato Marathon opening New Year with deep discounts – Read News Release
1.10.14 – Mankato Marathon Adds Another Charity – KEYC-TV

2013
12.23.13 – Mankato Marathon looking for 2014 Charity Benefactors – Read News Release
10.25.13 – Mankato Marathon gets better each year – Mankato Free Press
10.21.13 – Mankato Marathon 2013 Souvenir Edition – Mankato Free Press
10.21.13 – With this race I Thee Wed – Mankato Free Press
10.21.13 – Thousands of runners, thousands of dollars – Mankato Free Press
10.20.13 – Pioneer female runner talks resilience – Mankato Free Press
10.18.13 – Sunday’s half-marathon will be Henkel’s Proving Ground – Mankato Free Press
10.16.13 – Couple plans to be married at the Mankato Marathon finish line – Read News Release
10.14.13 – Cancer doesn’t slow him down – Mankato Free Press
10.13.13 – Lake Elmo man, 72, to run 75th marathon in Mankato, Minn. – Fox 9 News
10.12.13 – Janesville artist uses Boston tragedy as inspiration for Mankato Marathon poster – Janesville Argus
10.11.13 – Minor Traffic Disruptions for Mankato Marathon – Read News Release
10.10.13 – Final Preps for the Mankato Marathon – KEYC-TV
10.9.13 – West Graduate Lindsay Henkels uses Mankato Marathon as training for Olympic Trials – Mankato Times
10.8.13 – Cheer teams push marathoners to the finish line for the Mankato Marathon – Read News Release
10.7.13 – Cheer Teams push marathoners to the finish line for the Mankato Marathon – Read News Release
10.7.13 – Mankato Marathon Registration Deadline Nears – KEYC-TV
10.4.13 – Mankato Runner Uses Mankato Marathon as Training run for Olympic Trials – Read News Release
10.2.13 – A Marathon Sibling Duo To Root For: She Runs, He Rolls – WCCO
10.1.13 – 2013 Mankato Marathon Deadlines Fast Approaching – Read News Release
9.29.13 – 2013 Mankato Marathon Print Inspired by Boston Marathon – Read News Release
9.28.13 – Racing for a Cause – Albert Lea Tribune story
9.28.13 – Marathon Poster reflects patriotic theme – Read News Release
9.27.13 – 2013 Mankato Marathon print inspired by Boston Marathon tragedy – Read News Release
9.20.13 – Marathon Legend Kathrine Switzer is keynote for OFC Speaker Series – Read News Release
9.16.13 – Toddler Trot and Diaper Dash new to Mankato Marathon Weekend – Read News Release
9.6.13 – Mankato Marathon half is 75% full – Read News Release
9.4.13 – Mankato Marathon needs 1000 volunteers for 2013 – Read News Release
8.23.13 – Final registration discount for Mankato Marathon ends August 31 – Read News Release
7.13.13 – Middle Schooler sells Lemonade for Project For Teens – Free Press
7.12.13 – Mankato Marathon Adds A Charitable Component To The Race – KEYC-TV
6.26.13 – 2013 Commemorative Print deadline is July 1 – Read News Release
6.24.13 – Mankato Marathon Numbers Up – KEYC-TV
6.21.13 – Race numbers are up and registration cost is down – Read News Release
5.20.13 – Mankato Marathon Cheer Teams Ramping up for 2013 – Read News Release
5.10.13 – Mankato Marathon announces charity program benefactors for 2013 – Read News Release
4.25.13 – Mankato Marathon seeks artist for 2013 Commemorative Print – Read News Release
4.5.13 – Mankato Marathon Blog & In-training Shirts – KEYC-TV
3.28.13 – Mankato Marathon Blog – Three Eagles Communication
3.1.13 – 2012 Minnesota Marathon Finisher’s Medals – Run Minnesota
1.23.13 – 2013 Mankato Marathon Keynote Speaker is Kathrine Switzer – Read News Release
1.17.13 – Mankato Marathon introduces charity program – Free Press story
1.14.13 – Mankato Marathon introduces charity program for 2013 – Read News Release
1.13.13 – Early-bird marathon registration a hit – Free Press story
1.11.13 – Mankato Marathon Breaks Early Registration Record – KEYC-TV
1.11.13 – Mankato Marathon meets New Year’s resolution with record registrations in January – Read News Release
1.2.13 – The early bird gets the Mankato Marathon discount – Free Press story

2012
12.28.12 – Mankato Marathon opening new year with big discounts – Read News Release
10.28.12 – Photo Spotlight – Mankato Free Press
10.22.12 – Mankato Marathon 2012 Souvenir Edition – Read News Release
10.12.12 – Running Legend Samuelson to speak before Marathon – Read News Release
10.12.12 – Mankato Marathon Speaker Series Boasts National and Local Speakers – Read News Release
10.5.12 – Mankato Marathon Print some from the heart of a runner – Read News Release
10.3.12 – Video provides coaching for Mankato Marathon – KEYC-TV
10.2.12 – Mankato Marathon course video gives mental tips to runners – Read News Release