Registration for all 2026 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend events will open in March!
2026
Details
DATE & TIME
10K - Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:15:00 AM CDT
5K - Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 8:45:00 AM CDT
10 Mile - Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 7:00:00 AM CDT
Course
10K & 5K - State Capitol Grounds, St. Paul, MN. // 10 Mile - Minneapolis to Saint Paul, MN.
Three races in two days and the bragging rights to go with them!
Your Epic Weekend
Enjoy the exclusive Challenge Series tent on Saturday to keep you energized and ready to tackle your Sunday distance.
Loony Amenities
Race Pacers, presented by Medtronic, will set the rhythm and pace you to your 10 mile goal time.
Hit Your Goal Time With Race Pacers
Not only will you walk away with individual event swag, but also a special TC Loony Challenge medal and custom swag!
Exclusive Swag
Reasons to Run with Us
2026 Loony Challenge Details
The TC Loony Challenge includes:
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Registration into each event in the challenge (TC 5K, TC 10K, and Medtronic TC 10 Mile) totaling 19.3 miles of running!
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TC Loony Challenge medal
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TC Loony Challenge Series Gift
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Medtronic TC 10 Mile swag and medal
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TC 5K/10K swag
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TC 5K medal
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TC 10K medal
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Access to the Series Tent between races on Saturday, where you can enjoy coffee, water and light snacks
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All Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend amenities
Check back this summer for full race weekend amenities and more event information.
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REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY, MARCH 3 @ 10:00 A.M. CT
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.
Block 1
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1st registrant – 200th registrant: $240 ( + processing fees = $260.40)
Block 2
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201st registrant – 450th registrant: $260 ( + processing fees = $282.10)
Block 3
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451st registrant – 700th registrant: $280 ( + processing fees = $303.80)
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Packet pick up will be available at the Health & Fitness Expo at the Saint Paul RiverCentre Friday, October 3 and at the State Capitol Grounds near the start line on race morning.
Friday, October 2
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Health & Fitness Expo
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11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Race Day, Saturday, October 5
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State Capitol Grounds
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6:30 a.m. until Race Start Time
The Expo is located on the lower level of the Saint Paul RiverCentre at 175 West Kellogg Blvd St. Paul, MN 55102.
You will need your race number (emailed the week of September 28) and a photo ID to pick up your packet at the Health & Fitness Expo. The Help Desk located in the packet pickup area is staffed by individuals available to help you with registration-related issues. There are also two “Race Number Look Up” tables located near the packet pick up entrance.
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5K/10K:
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Participants may place their gear and other items in the clear, plastic race bag provided at packet pick up. Gear check can only be dropped off at the State Capitol Grounds in the clear, plastic bag given at packet pick up. Items in other bags will not be accepted.
10 Mile:
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Medtronic TC 10 Mile participants may place their gear and other items in the clear, plastic race bag provided at packet pick up. Gear check drop-off will be available ONLY at Expo near packet pick up. Items in personal bags will not be accepted. Please be mindful to not overstuff your bag and do not leave valuable items (phone, car keys, etc.) in your gear check bag.
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Gear check will close on Sunday at 3:00 P.M. at the Capitol Grounds.
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NOTE: Gear check drop-off will NOT be available at the start area on Sunday.
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TC 5K/10K:
- 10K finishers are expected to complete the course at a pace of 16-minutes-per-mile or faster.
- 5K finishers are expected to complete the course at a pace of 25-minutes-per-mile or faster.
TC 10 Mile:
The Medtronic TC 10 Mile start line is located at 400 PORTLAND AVE. MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415.
All Medtronic TC 10 Mile participants must complete the course by 2:50 PM. If you are passed by the marathon leaders—which may happen for participants completing the TC 10 Mile at or near a 15-minutes-per-mile pace—you are required to follow all instructions from event officials, which may include moving to the side of the road. This is for the safety of both you and the lead marathoners, as official marathon lead vehicles and bicycles will be operating on the road along with runners during this period.
Additionally, the first three miles of the 10 Mile are run on a dedicated route separate from the marathon course. Participants are required to complete this section of the course at an 18-minutes-per-mile pace. Participants who fall behind this pace will be asked to move to the sidewalk and obey all pedestrian traffic laws until you complete this section of the course as it reopens to traffic on a rolling basis behind the sweep vehicle. Runners who choose to continue and are not on the sidewalk for this section of the course, will have their race number recorded and are subject to a ban from future TCM events.
The Medtronic TC 10 Mile 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 - 1:10; Pace Per Mile - 7:00
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Finish Time - 1:15; Pace Per Mile - 7:30
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Finish Time - 1:20; Pace Per Mile - 8:00
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Finish Time - 1:25; Pace Per Mile - 8:30
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Finish Time - 1:30; Pace Per Mile - 9:00
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Finish Time - 1:35; Pace Per Mile - 9:30
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Finish Time - 1:40; Pace Per Mile - 10:00
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Finish Time - 1:45; Pace Per Mile - 10:30
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Finish Time - 1:50; Pace Per Mile - 11:00
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Finish Time - 1:55; Pace Per Mile - 11:30
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Finish Time - 2:00; Pace Per Mile - 12:00
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Finish Time - 2:05; Pace Per Mile - 12:30
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Finish Time - 2:10; Pace Per Mile - 13:00
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Finish Time - 2:20; Pace Per Mile - 14:00
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