Event Info
Join us in 2026 for the Scheels Healthy Human Race!
This year marks the 42nd annual running of the Half Marathon. The course is known for being flat and fast along the scenic Zumbro River Rochester trail system.
All races start and finish at the historic Soldiers Memorial Field Park track in Rochester, MN.
The HHR is the 2026 RRCA State Championship Half Marathon for Minnesota!
race Options
Half Marathon | 5K Run/Walk
Half Marathon
Saturday, September 12, 2026 7:00 AM start
Half Marathon and Half Marathon 2-Person Relay
Packet Pick-Up
ALL RACES VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON
Pick-up information
Stay tuned!
Race Day Schedule
Half Marathon/Relay Schedule
- 6:00 AM – Packet pick-up begins at Soldiers Memorial Field Track
- 6:45 AM – Packet pick-up closes
- 6:50 AM – All half marathon, relay participants to their starting line
- 7:00 AM – Half Marathon/Relay start at Soldiers Memorial Field Track
- 11:00 AM – Course closes
5K Schedule
- 6:00 AM – Packet pick-up begins at Soldiers Memorial Field Track
- 6:45 AM – Packet pick-up closes
- 7:05 AM – All 5k participants to their starting line
- 7:15 AM – 5k Run/Walk start at Soldiers Field Memorial Track
- 11:00 AM – Course closes
Parking
Parking is available around Soldiers Memorial Field Park. Participants are responsible to find parking.
Cancellation Policy
If it is determined by the race director it is not safe to run no refunds will be provided. At that time all registrations will become virtual. In-person registrants will be given directions on how to register for the virtual race or register for the next Healthy Human Race at a discount. The discount will be non-transferable. There will be a $6.50 fee to have your virtual race packet mailed to you if you are not able to pick it up in person.
Local Information
Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Experience Rochester. Visit the website to request a destination guide and discover Rochester.
Weather
Average temperatures in August according to the U.S. Climate Data:
High: 79° Fahrenheit
Low: 59° Fahrenheit
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