The Half Marathon course starts near the Cathedral in St. Paul, runs down Summit Avenue into quiet St. Paul neighborhoods, threads a loop of the Mississippi before arriving at Get in Gear’s traditional Minnehaha Falls finish line.
From Summit to the Falls
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Pair the Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon on Saturday, April 25, with the Eau Claire Half Marathon on Sunday, May 3, and compete the Half & Half Challenge!
Complete the Half & Half Challenge
Celebrate sunshine and good cheer at the Get in Gear finish festival once your race is done. The 2025 festival will feature live entertainment, Summit Beer, and more!
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2026 Race Details
HALF MARATHON COURSE MAP
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2026 Half Marathon Details
All price tiers end 11:59 P.M. on their end date, unless otherwise noted. Kids 18 and under run free in all in-person events! All TCM Members get fixed, preferred pricing. Join now and save.
Tier 1
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Friday, October 3rd – Thursday, October 23rd: $79 ( + processing fees = $86.11)
Tier 2
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Friday, October 24th – Thursday, December 11th: $89 ( + processing fees = $97.01)
Tier 3
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Friday, December 12th – Thursday, February 5th: $99 ( + processing fees = $107.91)
Tier 4
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Friday, February 6th – Thursday, March 26th: $109 ( + processing fees = $118.81)
Tier 5
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Friday, March 27th – Wednesday, April 22nd: $114 ( + processing fees = $124.26)
Tier 6
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Thursday, April 23rd – Saturday, April 25th: $120 ( + processing fees = $130.80)
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Thursday, April 23
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Time: 11 AM - 7 PM
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Location: Summit Brewing Co.
Friday, April 24
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Time: 11 AM - 7 PM
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Location: Summit Brewing Co.
Saturday, April 25
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Time: 7:30 AM until Race Start
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Location: near Cathedral/James J Hill House (exact location TBD)
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Participants may place their gear and other items in the clear, plastic race bag provided at gear check. Race-day gear check will be marked with a flag and located near Packet Pick Up and the Finish Line.
Please take note of the following details related to this free, race-day service:
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Personal bags will not be accepted
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Clear, plastic bags will be available on race day and at Packet Pick Up
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Do NOT leave bags unattended on race day at any time
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Affix the gear check tag from race bib to the plastic bag using the tie provided at the gear check drop zone
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Tie bags securely shut before dropping at the gear check drop zone
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Do not check valuables, Twin Cities In Motion is not responsible for lost or stolen items
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Gear check opens at 7:00 a.m.
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Gear check closes at 12:30 p.m.
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We discourage runners and spectators from carrying non-transparent bags at the event at any time
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We strongly encourage carpooling, biking, or using public transportation as parking is limited in the area. Be sure to allow plenty of time (45 minutes to an hour) between arrival and start time to walk to the packet pickup area, use toilets, check your gear, and prepare for the event.
Getting to and from the Start Line: Half Marathon participants will park near the Start Area (240 Summit Ave, in front of the James J Hill House) and be bused back to the parking areas after finishing the half marathon.
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Designated Start Area Parking locations will open at 7:30 A.M., and participants are recommended to arrive to the Start Area at least 60-75 minutes in advance of the start if they are picking up their packet on race day and at least 45-60 minutes in advance of the start if they have picked up their packets in advance.
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Free buses back to the Start Area will run from the Finish Area at Minnehaha Regional Park beginning at 10:45 A.M., dropping off participants at the, with the final bus departing at 12:30 P.M.
Road Closure Information:
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Bridges
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Franklin Ave Bridge – Full Closure
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Close @ 8:30am
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Opens @ 11:25am
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Lake/Marshall Bridge – Partial Closure
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Close @ 7:45am
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Opens @ 11:00am
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Ford Parkway Bridge – Full Closure
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Close @ 7:45am
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Opens @ 12:00pm
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The Start Line is located on 240 Summit Ave north of the intersection with Selby Ave, near the James J Hill House.
Medtronic Half Marathon start area amenities, including parking, packet pick up, gear check and portable toilets, will open to participants at 7:30 A.M.
Gear Check bags will be transported to the Gear Check Area in Minnehaha Regional Park and available for pick-up there beginning at 10:15 A.M. until Gear Check. Pick-up closes at 12:15 P.M.
Course Support: The Get in Gear Half Marathon will have fluid stations with water, Nuun Endurance, and toilets along course.
Hiccup: 2026 Get in Gear fluid stations will be using reusable silicon cups provided by Hiccup. After runners use a cup on course, they’ll be asked to drop it in one of the bins at the end of the fluid station or toss it to the side of the road as they would with a disposable cup.
The Runtourage: Twin Cities In Motion celebrates all runners and walkers - whatever your pace. The Runtourage exists to provide a supportive and enthusiastic presence for our back of the pack participants. Look for our Runtourage volunteers toward the end of our races! Learn more here.
The Medtronic Half Marathon will have Race Pacers, presented by Medtronic. Charge your run with the right beat and shoot for your goal!
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Finish time - 1:30; Pace Per Mile - 6:52
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Finish time - 1:35; Pace Per Mile - 7:15
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Finish time - 1:40; Pace Per Mile - 7:38
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Finish time - 1:45; Pace Per Mile - 8:01
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Finish time - 1:50; Pace Per Mile - 8:23
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Finish time - 1:55; Pace Per Mile - 8:46
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Finish time - 2:00; Pace Per Mile - 9:09
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Finish time - 2:05; Pace Per Mile - 9:32
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Finish time - 2:10; Pace Per Mile - 9:55
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Finish time - 2:15; Pace Per Mile - 10:18
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Finish time - 2:20; Pace Per Mile - 10:41
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Finish time - 2:30; Pace Per Mile - 11:27
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Finish time - 2:45; Pace Per Mile - 12:35
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Finish time - 3:00; Pace Per Mile - 13:44
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Prize money for the Medtronic Half Marathon will be awarded to the top three men, women, and non-binary athletes.
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1st Place: $750
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2nd Place: $350
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3rd Place: $150
Age groups include 8 & under, 9-13, 14-18, 19-24, and continue in five-year increments until the 80+ age group. Athletes registered under “prefer not to disclose” for gender are not eligible for age group awards.
Complimentary entries to next years event will be awarded to the top 3 overall men, women, and non-binary athletes in the Get in Gear 10K and Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon. Codes to register for the event will be sent out in December 2026. The alternative standard for a comped entry into the Get in Gear 10K and Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon is to have run an 85%+ age-graded performance in the last two years (there are only a limited number of these available). If you have met these standards, please email Alana Dillinger who coordinates all awards at [email protected].
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Whether it's at packet pick up, on race day, or after the last runner has crossed the finish line, volunteers keep us in motion. Learn more and register here to volunteer at the 2026 Get in Gear.
