MINNEAPOLIS — The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, known as "The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America," is back in October!
This year's Marathon Weekend is Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6, featuring a variety of events for runners of all ages and skill levels.
Here's what to expect in 2024:
What is the event schedule?
The State Capitol Grounds in St. Paul will be the home for many of the events listed below once again this year, unless otherwise noted. The State Capitol also serves as the finish line for all of Sunday's events.
Friday, Oct. 4
- 11 a.m. - Health & Fitness Expo at St. Paul RiverCentre
Saturday, Oct. 5
- 7:15 a.m. - TC 10K, presented by Dermatology Consultants
- 8 a.m. - Medtronic TC Family Events begin
- 8:45 a.m. - TC 5K, presented by Fredrikson
- 10 a.m. - KARE 11 Family Mile
- 10 a.m. - Health & Fitness Expo at St. Paul RiverCentre
- 10:30 a.m. - Half Mile
- 11:15 a.m. - Diaper Dash
- 11:30 a.m. - Toddler Trot
Sunday, Oct. 6
- 7 a.m. - Medtronic TC 10 Mile (starts in Minneapolis, ends at the State Capitol Grounds in St. Paul)
- 8 a.m. - Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon (starts in Minneapolis, ends at the State Capitol Grounds in St. Paul)
- 9:30 a.m. - TC Half Marathon for More (starts at Nokomis Beach, ends at the State Capitol Grounds in St. Paul)
Where do I pick up my race packet?
Participants can pick up their race packets at the Health & Fitness Expo at St. Paul RiverCentre on Friday or Saturday. Race packets are not available for pickup on Sunday.
Where is the marathon course?
Runners will line up at the start line for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon in downtown Minneapolis at the corner of South 6th Street and Portland Ave, before winding through the city around the chain of lakes, along the Mississippi River, then down Summit Avenue before concluding at the State Capitol. Participants can expect several fluid stations, restrooms and other support available at multiple locations along the marathon route.
The Medtronic TC 10 Mile also starts in downtown Minneapolis, a short distance from the Marathon start line, following a path along the Mississippi River and Summit Avenue on the way to the finish line at the State Capitol. The 10 Mile includes similar water and support stops at various points along the route.
New this year is the TC Half Marathon for More, which will begin on the west side of Lake Nokomis before runners travel along the Mississippi River and down Summit Avenue to the State Capitol.
Can I still register to run?
Yes! Registration is available now, along with same-day, in-person registration for the following events:
- KARE 11 Family Mile
- Half-Mile
- Diaper Dash
- Toddler Trot
- TC 5K
- TC 10K
- Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon (*could be sold out by race day)
Registration is no longer available for the TC 10 Mile and TC Half Marathon, which are sold out.
What's the Loony Challenge?
The most serious hardcore runners will hit the course three times over Marathon Weekend. Participants in the TC Loony Challenge will run the 5K and 10K on Saturday, followed by the TC 10 Mile on Sunday. If that's not enough, TC Ultra Loony Challenge participants will run the 5K, 10K, and the full marathon on Sunday.
What events are available for the family?
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend features events for all ages, even if your kids aren't even old enough to walk! Saturday's Family Events include the KARE 11 Family Mile, where the whole family can walk or run together. The youngest competitors can crawl along in the Diaper Dash or Toddler Trot.
In addition to the competitions, there's also live music, free books, food trucks and other activities.
Best of all for families, kids under 18 run (or crawl) for free at all Twin Cities in Motion events during the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend.
How can I cheer on the runners?
Twin Cities in Motion invites the public to support runners all along the marathon course. Check the marathon course map to find a great location. You and your family and friends can even compete with other spectators by participating in the Diane & Alan Page Community Cheer Challenge: set up a unique cheer zone and win prizes for a nonprofit of your choice!
KARE 11 is a proud media sponsor of the 2024 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.