The starter's gun goes off at 7 a.m. Sunday in Byron for the 18th annual Med City Marathon with hundreds of runners surging toward Rochester.
Races:Marathon, half marathon, four-person relay, 20-mile training run (not timed) and 5K on Saturday.
Course: Starts in Byron and finishes in front of the Mayo Civic Center.
Best places to watch: Kutzky Parkby the outdoor tennis club (for the full and half marathons); downtownarea by the Civic Center — can see marathoners several times; Broadwayacross from Snappy Stop — can see marathoners a couple of times as they do the loop. Finish areaat Mayo Civic Arena.
Exchange zones for relay:No. 1, Country Club Road/Olmsted County Road 34 and Harvest Avevnue North on the north side of the road.
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No. 2, On east Silver Lake Road in the park on the east side of the lake.
No. 3, At Slatterly Park on 10th Street Southeast at the pavilion.
For the kids:11 a.m., Saturday, Med City Kids Marathon; 1 p.m. diaper dash/toddler trot
Expo: Fitness Expo, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Mayo Civic Center.
Afterward: Post-race party with live bands from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mayo Civic Center. Free beer to all participants 21 and older.
