2025
Details
DATE & TIME
10K - Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 7:15:00 AM CDT
5K - Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 8:45:00 AM CDT
10 Mile - Sunday, October 5, 2025 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
2025 TC Loony Participant Gift
ONYX MIVA Recovery Water Bottle, Rollga MICRO - Hand & Foot Roller, and Nuun Sport Hydration
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2025 VIP Experience
2025 Race 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: ONYX MIVA Recovery Water Bottle, Rollga MICRO - Hand & Foot Roller, and Nuun Sport Hydration
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Medtronic TC 10 Mile swag and medal
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A TC 5K/10K swag and medal
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Access to the Loony 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
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All TCM Members get fixed, preferred pricing at $225 ( + processing fees = $244.13). 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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Please contact Renaissance Reservations at (866) 211-4611 or (612) 375-1700 or Residence Inn Reservations at (866) 211-4612 or (612) 340-1300 and ask for the Twin Cities Marathon 2025 group block to get the group rate of $199.00. Please note there is a two-night minimum stay required for group rate. If you are looking to extend your stay pre or post current blocked dates or are having difficulties in making your reservation(s), please call Kory Kingsbury at (612) 758-7895 or email [email protected].
Twin Cities Marathon
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Start date: 10/2/25
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End date: 10/7/25
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Last day to book: 9/5/25
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot for 199.00 USD per night
Residence Inn Minneapolis Downtown at The Depot for 199.00 USD per night
Book your group rate for Twin Cities Marathon here.
Find other options here: Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend Hotel Portal Rates start at $159 per night. Need assistance? Contact: Lisa Connelly at [email protected] or 952-278-8529. Refer to “Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon 2025 Group Block” in email subject line.
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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 3
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Health & Fitness Expo
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11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Race Day, Saturday, October 4
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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 29) 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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NOTE: Gear check drop-off will NOT be available at the start area on Sunday.
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Twin Cities In Motion will have free participant buses for Marathon participants, Half Marathon participants, and 10 Mile participants, including rides to the start line from St. Paul (exact locations TBD) and rides from the finish line returning back to the start line area in Minneapolis and to downtown St. Paul. Please check back later for more information on TCM buses!
All Marathon Weekend participants will also have free access to Metro Transit bus and light rail Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5. All you need is to show your bib to ride free on race day!
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app! To reserve your parking spot for the Medtronic TC 10 Mile Start Line, visit the SpotHero Parking Page.
Parking for Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend participants and spectators is available the Centennial Parking Ramp located just east of Cedar Street.
- Parking is available in Orange, Green, Blue and Purple ramps at no charge to participants and spectators.
- Be aware of height restrictions at the Green, Blue and Purple ramps (6'4" maximum height).
- There are no height restrictions at the Orange Ramp.
- Please be aware of event related road closures in the area and adhere to 'No Parking' signs.
- Vehicles violating city regulations will be ticketed and vehicles on the course will be towed.
There is also free parking available on a first come, first served basis at St. Paul College lots.
- Access to the lots are available off Concordia Ave or Marshall Ave via Dayton Ave to Louis St.- The Marion St. exit from eastbound 94 is closed both Saturday and Sunday before and during Marathon Weekend events.
- To reach the St. Paul College lots from I-94, use the Dale St exit.
Please note: TCM does not operate these lots and are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen property.
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:
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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5K/10K:
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Age group awards will be mailed to participants after the event for categories of men, women and non-binary athletes placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their age group. 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.
10 Mile:
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Age group awards will be mailed to participants for categories of men, women and non-binary athletes placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their age group. 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.
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Complimentary entries to next years event will be awarded to the top 3 overall men, women, and non-binary athletes not in the Invited Professional Field for the marathon and 10 mile. The alternative standard for a comped entry into the marathon or 10 mile 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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