What race distances can I run in Rochester?
Rochester has 5K (15), 10K (12), Half Marathon (10). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Minnesota · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Rochester, Minnesota
Upcoming running races in and near Rochester, Minnesota - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
16 upcoming races · 7 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Rochester races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Oct 18, 2026Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Rochester, MNFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Go For the Gold Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Haunted Halfie 2026 Rochester, MNFrom $60Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Turkey Trails - Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $22Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Rochester Turkey Trot 5K Rochester, MNFrom $13Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026Candy Cane Course - Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $27Details Sun, Jan 10, 2027Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $22Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $22Details Sun, Apr 18, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $22Details Sat, May 15, 2027Med City Marathon Rochester, MNFrom $35Details Sat, May 15, 2027Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $22Details Sat, May 22, 2027Going Bananas Run - Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $35Details Sun, Jun 6, 2027Treat Trot Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $22Details Sun, Jul 11, 2027Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $22Details Sun, Aug 8, 2027Summer Sizzler- Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $22Details Sun, Sep 12, 2027Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $22Details
Within 100 miles
Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Rochester. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 14, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Rochester
When is race season in Rochester?
October is the busiest month for races in Rochester, with 3 of the 16, followed by May with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Rochester races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 7 races in Rochester with published results, the typical median finish is around 33:59, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a race in Rochester?
Browse Rochester run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.