Sponsor Spotlight: Thanks to OneMain for being a 5K water stop sponsor and to Scheels for sponsoring the Sport & Health Expo! http://mankatomarathon.com/sponsors/sponsors?utm_source=MMFB

Vote for the Mankato Marathon as a Top 20 Half Marathon in The BibRave 100 list; voting ends Sept. 25! https://www.bibrave.com/thebibrave100

How cool is this swag?! Get them when you sign up for the Profinium 10K Oct. 22! http://mankatomarathon.com/10k/info?utm_source=MMFB #MankatoMarathon

Dan Lee finished the 2016 Mankato Marathon and his “race” this year is taking place on the water. His goal is to paddleboard the entire length of the Mississippi River. In recognition of Dan's trek, we are offering $5 off any Mankato Marathon race registration; sign up with promo code MMDL17! http://mankatomarathon.com/?utm_source=MMFB (Photo credit: Dan's Mississippi Adventure)

Still need some practice running before taking on the #MankatoMarathon races? Get involved in local running groups: http://mankatomarathon.com/get-inspired/training-races?utm_source=MMFB

In search of a new pair of running shoes this fall? Runner's World has you covered with the 2017 Fall Shoe Guide: https://www.runnersworld.com/shoe-guide/runners-world-2017-fall-shoe-guide

With October right around the corner, jump into the fall running season with the Mankato Marathon Oct. 21-22! Take in the autumn scenic views of the Minnesota River Valley!

Minnesota Valley Action Council's Bad Prom 5K Fun Run is a great training race for the #MankatoMarathon! Make sure to train right and get this fun run on your calendar for Sept. 16.

The Mankato Marathon, presented by Mayo Clinic Health System, is in the running for Top 20 Half Marathons by BibRave 100! Go vote for the Midwest's Boldest Race! #MankatoMarathon Final Stretch

Students looking for volunteer hours: marshal along the course or hand out medals at the finish. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer #MankatoMarathon weekend Oct. 21-22: http://mankatomarathon.com/volunteer/volunteer?utm_source=MMFB

Signing up your kids for a #MankatoMarathon race but not sure which one? Mayo Clinic Health System provides some insight: http://mankatomarathon.com/blog/kids-on-the-run-what-race-is-my-child-ready-for?utm_source=MMFB Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry Mankato Family YMCA

Happy Monday Run Day, #MankatoMarathon runners! Here's are 7 tips for dealing with pain and swelling from Mayo Clinic Health System: http://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/monday-run-day-7-dealing-with-pain-and-swelling