Half & Half Challenge

Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon

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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 of 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 of 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 (across S Minnehaha Dr from the Minnehaha Depot) 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 (across S Minnehaha Dr from the Minnehaha Depot) 

  • 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 

 

 

Metro Transit Partnership 

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. 

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Eau Claire Half Marathon

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For Race Weekend Parking information, click here. 

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