SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Thousands gathered at the Capitol to join in on the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend festivities.
Among them were Noah and Madeline Bleeker, running with their parents at the KARE 11 Family Mile. Noah in particular was rather excited.
"I'm super fast," he said.
His sister, not so much.
"I just don't like the part when you get really sweaty," said Madeline. "I just don't like that part."
Either way, they are certainly happy for the weather this year.
Craig Fiedler signed up for his first marathon last year. He flipped through photos on his phone capturing the chaotic day.
"Here I am in the morning with a cup of coffee ready to go," he smiled. "Then at 5:30 in the morning, I got the email it had been canceled."
He decided to run it anyway, but he's excited to cross the finish line this year officially.
"It will be a victory lap," he said.
Dean Orton is the president of Twin Cities in Motion, the organization behind the marathon. He's predicting great running conditions.
"It's great to see it all come together," he said.
The marathon begins at 8 p.m. tomorrow.