Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon

The 2024 Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon is SOLD OUT!

Parking & Transportation:

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2024 Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon participants will park near the Start Area and be bused back to the parking areas after finishing the half marathon. Designated Start Area Parking locations will open at 7:30 AM, and participants are recommended to arrive to the Start Area at least 60-75 minutes in advance of the Medtronic Half Marathon start if they are picking up their packet on race day and at least 45-60 minutes in advance of the Medtronic Half Marathon start if they have picked up their packets in advance. Free buses back to the Start Area will run from the Finish Area at Minnehaha Regional Park (in the loop next to the Sea Salt building) beginning at 10:45 AM, dropping off half marathon participants at designated Start Area Parking locations, with the final bus departing at 12:30 PM.

See full details below for all parking and transportation information. 

Designated Half Marathon Start Area Parking and Drop-off Location Information:

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Parking is available first-come-first-serve to half marathon participants at these locations: 

• St. Paul College (235 Marshall Ave, Saint Paul): Free (arrive early to assure your spot!) 

  • Entrances are off Concordia Ave, W Kellogg Blvd, and Marshall Ave 

  • Upon arriving, please follow signage and volunteer instructions 

  • Return Buses will drop you off at this location 

• Minnesota History Center Kellogg Center (328 Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul): $10 

  • Entrance is off of Mulberry St 

  • Upon arriving, please follow signage and volunteer instructions 

  • Return Buses will drop you off at this location 

• Numerous area parking ramps located a short walk down Kellogg Blvd from the Start Area are listed here: Paid (rates vary) 

  • These lots will not be staffed by event staff or volunteers 

  • Return Buses will not drop you off at these locations; you will likely want to be dropped off at the Minnesota History Center Kellogg Center and then walk to your parking spot, but this may vary depending on where you choose to park 

• If you are being dropped off in the Start Area, the suggested Drop-off Location is on Old Kellogg Blvd between Mulberry St and College Ave W 

Please park in the designated locations listed above and be sure to remember where you parked. If you choose to use street parking, you must follow all parking restrictions and we ask that you please be mindful of your impact on surrounding neighborhoods. Twin Cities In Motion is not liable for lost, stolen, damaged, or towed vehicles or property. 

Return Bus Information:

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Free buses back to the Start Area will run from the Finish Area at Minnehaha Regional Park (in the traffic circle off S Minnehaha Dr near Sea Salt) beginning at 10:45 AM, dropping off Medtronic Half Marathon participants at designated Start Area Parking locations, with the final bus departing at 12:30 PM: 

• Bus Loading Information: 

  • ​Location: Minnehaha Regional Park (in the traffic circle off S Minnehaha Dr near Sea Salt) 

  • First bus departs: 10:45 AM 

  • Final bus departs: 12:30 PM 

• Drop-off Location Information: 

  • Concordia Ave in front of St Paul College Lot E 

  • Mulberry St near Kellogg Center parking lot 

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Metro Transit Partnership:

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All registered Get in Gear participants and volunteers will have access to Metropolitan Council transportation (bus and light rail) at no charge on Saturday, April 27th (5 AM – 1 PM). To redeem, participants and volunteers can download the pass online, or print the pass, and present it to driver. 

• Access your pass here. 

The Medtronic Half Marathon Start Area is accessible via the 21A bus route, and the Finish Area is accessible via the 50th St & Minnehaha Blue Line Light Rail Station. Check the Metro Transit website for route and schedule information. 

Medtronic Half Marathon participants will be able to check their gear in the Gear Check Drop-off Area located in the main Saint Paul Cathedral Parking Lot (235 Summit Ave) beginning at 7:30 AM until 8:45 AM. These bags will be transported to the Gear Check Area in Minnehaha Regional Park and available for pick-up there beginning at 10:15 AM until Gear Check Pick-up closes at 12:15 PM.

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Please take note of the following details related to this free, race-day service:   

• Personal bags will not be accepted   

• Clear, plastic bags will be available on race day  

• Do NOT leave bags unattended on race day at any time   

• Affix the gear check tag from race bib to the plastic bag using the tie provided at the gear check drop zone   

• Tie bags securely shut before dropping at the gear check drop zone   

• Do not check valuables, Twin Cities In Motion is not responsible for lost or stolen items   

• We discourage runners and spectators from carrying non-transparent bags at the event at any time 

Friends and family are welcome to come to the race, bring a motivational sign, and watch and cheer on participants! As always, please be respectful of private property and do not enter the race course. Pedestrians are permitted to cross the course at intersections where race officials are present to direct foot traffic.  Download the Twin Cities In Motion App, presented by Medtronic,  to track runners! 

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Spectator Parking & Transportation

Spectator parking is available near the Finish Area at the Fort Snelling Parking Lots (South Lot, 6000 Minnehaha Ave, St Paul, MN). There is no designated spectator parking near the Half Marathon Start Area.

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There is designated participant and spectator parking at the park & ride lots for the Fort Snelling Light Rail Station. The designated lots are Fort Snelling North and Fort Snelling South.  Spectators can either pay onsite or use the Metro Transit app to purchase tickets ahead of time after creating an account. There are two types of passes All-Day and 2.5-hour passes. For fare amounts please check here.  

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Light Rail Directions:

• Ride the light rail from Fort Snelling Station to the Minnehaha/50th St Station.  

• Safely cross Hiawatha at the traffic light. 

• Follow the path and signage to race area. 

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Total trip time ranges from 15-30 minutes depending on where you park.