About the Med City Marathon
The race finishes in the heart of downtown Rochester, and the weekend pulls in several distances, from a kids race and a short run up through a half marathon and a full marathon. The full is Boston-qualifier certified. The surrounding streets fill out with an expo and a block party with live music, so there is activity well beyond the finish line.
Packet pickup runs through the expo, which is part of the broader weekend gathering downtown. The block party starts after the racing wraps, making the finish area worth sticking around for even after you have caught your breath.
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Distances & Start Times
26.2 Miles5/16/2027 07:00$80
Full Marathon RELAY5/16/2027 07:00$135
13.1 Miles5/16/2027 07:00$75
Half Marathon RELAY5/16/2027 07:00$105
20 Miles5/16/2027 07:15$75
5K5/15/2027 18:30$35
Back2Back Challenge - HALF5/16/2027 07:00$105
Back2Back Challenge - FULL5/16/2027 07:00$115
3.1 Miles5/15/2027 18:30$175
1.2 Miles5/15/2027 16:00Free
5K5/15/2027 18:30$35
Health and Wellness Booth5/15/2027 14:00$150
Local Arts Booth5/15/2027 14:00$80
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
Where to Stay
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