Training
It’s well known that training for a marathon involves more than just a pair of good running shoes and determination. A successful training program takes into account the entire runner – mind, body and soul.
| EAT RIGHT Mayo Clinic Health System, presenting sponsor for the Mankato Marathon, has provided beneficial tips relating to nutrition. Go> |
TRAIN RIGHT The Mankato YMCA, official sponsor of the KidsK, has provided tips for the physical side of training. The Y knows that a running schedule is a big piece of training for a marathon, but that the body also needs cross-training. Go> |
THINK RIGHT Have you ever heard the expression that the brain is the most important piece of running equipment you have? That’s why the Mankato Marathon has added a Sport Psych Team to help runners before and during the marathon. Go> |
Register Now
You can easily register for any of Mankato Marathon races online or by mail.
Registration will also be available at the Scheels and New Balance Sport & Health Expo on Saturday, October 19 for those races that are still open.
Learn more about how to Register today. Go>
There are early registration discounts, bundle discounts and corporate incentives available. Go>
2013 Schedule
Saturday, 10.19.13
Scheels and New Balance Health & Sport Expo
Speaker Series
Kids K
5K
Sunday, 10.20.13
Marathon
Relay Marathon
Half Marathon
10K
Beyond the Miles
The Mankato Marathon paired up with Mayo Clinic Health System to create a new blog that will provide tips for training, nutrition, injury prevention, recovery and other running-related subjects each month from a different Mayo Clinic Health System expert.
Read this month’s post by Dr. Asp, Mayo Clinic Health psychologist –Mental Training for a Marathon
Course
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10k
Half Marathon
Full Marathon
New maps are in progress.
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