September 12, 2026
42nd Annual MN Treads Healthy Human Race
Be Healthy. Be Human.
Race Day Essentials
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Start: 7:00 AM
- Location: Soldiers Memorial Field, 300 7th St SE, Rochester, MN
- Distances: Half Marathon · Half Marathon 2-Person Relay · 5K Run/Walk
- Courses: USATF certified, on paved trails along the Zumbro River
- Finisher swag: Custom medal, race shirt, and post-race food & drinks
- Special: 2026 RRCA State Championship Half Marathon for Minnesota
Course Maps
Both events start and finish at Soldiers Memorial Field. Hydration stations along the half marathon are at miles 3, 5, 6.5, 8, and 10.5. The 5K has one aid station at mile 2.75. Restrooms are at the start/finish and at every aid station.
Half Marathon & Relay
5K
Half Marathon 2-Person Relay
- Team categories: Male, Female, or Co-Ed
- Leg 1: 7.4 miles
- Leg 2: 7.7 miles
- Exchange zone: Bamber Valley Rd. SW and Mayowood Trail (under the road crossing)
- Timing: A timing anklet passes between runners; each member receives an individual bib
- Transportation: Teams arrange their own transportation to and from the exchange point
Half Marathon Pacers
The TerraLoco Pace Team supports goal finish times from 1:35 (7:15 min/mi) through 2:30 (11:27 min/mi). No advance sign-up required — find the pacer with your target time at the start line.
Race Day Schedule
Packet pickup, start, and award ceremony times for 2026 will be posted closer to race day. Check back, or follow @HealthyHumanRace on Facebook for updates.
FAQ
Are the courses USATF certified?
Yes — both the 5K and half marathon are held on USATF-certified courses, measured with Jones-Oerth devices following road tangents (more accurate than GPS, which only records position every 1–20 seconds).
Are the courses flat?
Yes.
Where can I park?
Free ramp and meter parking is available downtown (meters are free after 5 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends). Soldiers Memorial Field has limited parking — check posted restrictions. Mayo Clinic lots, the area east of Snappy Stop, and nearby residential streets are also options.
Can I run both the 5K and half marathon?
No — the 5K starts after the half marathon and runs concurrently with it.
Can I walk the course?
Yes — or hop, skip, juggle, and dance your way to the finish. There is a 4-hour limit for the half marathon.
Are strollers, dogs, or wheeled gear allowed?
No. Our insurance prohibits strollers, dogs (service animals only), inline skates, skateboards, bicycles, and scooters on the course.
Will the race accommodate wheelchairs or hand cyclists?
Yes — wheelers and hand cyclists start 10 minutes before the other runners. Please notify the race director in advance.
What's at each water stop?
The 5K has one stop with water and Gatorade. The half marathon has seven stops, also with water and Gatorade in distinguishable cups.
Is there a bag check?
Yes, in the start/finish area at Soldiers Memorial Field. Label your bag with your name and race number. Items are left at participant’s risk.
What food is at the post-race celebration?
Water, Gatorade, chocolate milk (half marathon only), bananas, chips, salted nut rolls, and Reichel Foods snack packs. We order food quantities for runners only — please save the post-race refreshments for participants.
Is the course closed to traffic?
No — there may be light traffic on the road portions. Course marshals and police officers are stationed throughout to keep runners safe. The finish line inside the track is vehicle-free.
Is there a headphones policy?
Headphone use is allowed at your own risk. Please remove them or pause your music when approaching an officer or course marshal.
Can I switch distances or transfer my registration?
Yes, up to one week before race day, via the online registration. Switch fee is $6.50 online; $15 at packet pickup; no changes on race day. Registration transfers to another participant are also allowed up to one week before race day for a $10 fee.
Can I get a refund?
No. Race fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to next year’s race or another event.
Can I pick up my friend's packet?
Yes, with proper identification and authorization from the registered runner.
How is the relay timed?
Relay teams use a race belt with an embedded timing chip that passes from runner 1 to runner 2 at the exchange. Belts must be returned immediately after finishing — a $30 fee applies if lost.
When and where will results be posted?
As soon as they’re verified, on the RRC Race Results page.
Are there opportunities to volunteer?
Yes — volunteers are needed for packet pickup, course marshal duty, water stations, the start, and the finish area. Volunteers must be at least 14 (10 if accompanied by an adult); start and finish line positions allow children as young as 12 with adult supervision. Contact the race director below to sign up.
Title Sponsor
Contributing Sponsors
Where Your Entry Goes
All proceeds from the Healthy Human Race support the Rochester Running Club and our community running programs — including the All-Comers’ Track Meets, the Grand Prix Race Series, our High School Track & Cross-Country Shoe Fund, and Soldiers Memorial Field track maintenance.
Contact
Race Director: Tonya Dunn
Email: tonyadunn2008@gmail.com
Phone: 612-716-7390
Rochester Running Club: rochesterrunningclub@gmail.com
Follow @HealthyHumanRace on Facebook for updates.
Past Results & Photos
Looking for results or photos from previous Healthy Human Races? Visit the RRC Race Results page for the full archive.