2026 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend
Stride Into Marathon Weekend is your ultimate guide to celebrating the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend!
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From vibrant local art at the 26.2 Marathon Poster Show, and a special Kick Off Event to start the festivities, we’ve curated a week full of excitement, community, and fun.
Whether you're running, cheering, or soaking in the marathon atmosphere, this is your chance to make the most of the marathon experience. Join us in this celebration of fitness, art, and local culture as we stride into marathon weekend together!
26.2 Marathon Poster Show, Presented by Visit Saint Paul
Thursday, September 24th, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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This year’s Marathon Weekend poster show will be hosted at Avalon, downtown St. Paul. (80 W 4th St, St Paul, MN 55102)
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Local artists displaying posters inspired by The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America® and the Twin Cities running community
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Posters are available for purchase at the poster show and at the Health & Fitness Expo on both Friday and Saturday, October 2-3.
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50% of proceeds are paid to the artists, other 50% supports Twin Cities In Motion’s nonprofit mission
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Cash bar for attendees to enjoy! (must be 21+)
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After Marathon Weekend, any remaining posters will be available for purchase at the Twin Cities In Motion Online Store.
Marathon Monday Kick-Off Gathering and Run
Monday, September 28, 6–8 p.m. at the Twin Cities Motion Center
Shake off your race week nerves and meet fellow participants with a run/get-together at the Motion Center. ​
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5K run/walk along the Mississippi River with Cooldown Running and One Pass hosted paces. All paces welcome!
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Motion Experts, including Kristen Gerlach, PhD, PT and Kristy Baumann, RD, LD with race week advice
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Learn wellness tricks with One Pass
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Connect with TCM Ambassadors and Staff
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Music, food & drink, plus prize drawings
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Cheer sign station for your supporters
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ASICS shoe demos
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Free and open to all
Health & Fitness Expo
Friday, October 2: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday October 3: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
At the Saint Paul RiverCentre
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Admission is free and open to the public! Visitors will enjoy:
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Over 60 exhibitors
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Shop official race merchandise
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Medtronic spectator sign station
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ASICS® gear and shoes for sale
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Fun photo stops
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Meet the Race Pacers
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Much more!
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Many racers will need to pick up their race packet at expo. Visit the "race details" section of your event page for your Packet Pick Up instructions.
Where to Stay:
Finding the perfect place to rest, relax, and recharge before your race, and especially after, is critical!
InterContinental (Official Host Hotel)
The Official Host Hotel of Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, InterContinental, is perched atop the bluffs of the Mississippi River and offers unrivaled access to the best of the Twin Cities.
Book your stay for Twin Cities Marathon here.
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront
11 E Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55101
+1 (651) 292-1900
Renaissance Hotels
Renaissance Hotels offer discounted room rates at their Minneapolis destination hotels. 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 2026 group block to get the group rate of $209.00-$229 from October 1 – October 6, 2026.
Book your group rate for Twin Cities Marathon today (last day to book is October 4, 2026).
Please note that 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].
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown is offering a discounted room rate of $129 per night from October 2 – October 4, 2026.
Book your stay at Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown today.
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown
175 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
+1 (651) 225-1515
Hampton Inn & Suites St Paul
Hampton Inn & Suites St Paul is offering a discounted room rate of $109 per night from October 2 – October 4, 2026.
Book your stay at Hampton Inn & Suites St Paul today.
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Hampton Inn & Suites St Paul
+1 (651) 224-7400
Bloomington Minnesota Travel & Tourism
Bloomington Minnesota Travel & Tourism has pulled together additional resources for your travel accommodation within Minneapolis.
Book your stay with Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism today.
If you are having difficulties in making your reservation(s), please contact Susan Breen at [email protected] and 952-278-8517 or Lisa Connelly at [email protected] and 952-278-8529.
Where to Eat:
When you visit the Twin Cities, you understand what sets us apart. The Minneapolis and St. Paul restaurant industry is a celebrated, nationally recognized culinary destination.
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The following businesses have offered deals to Marathon Weekend participants who present their bib or bib confirmation email.
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*All deals are valid from 10/2 - 10/4, unless stated otherwise*
Coffee & Breakfast
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Still Grind Coffee | 15% discount on any large drink
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Yellowbird Coffee Bar | Buy any coffee and get one free
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Phe Coffee Lowertown | 15% discount on any drink or food item
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Backstory Coffee | 20% discount on any drink and 20% discount on any bag of coffee
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Silver Fern | 15% discount on seasonal specialty drinks
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X2 Pastries | 10% discount on all pastry items
Lunch & Dinner
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Red Cow / Red Rabbit | One free draft beverage (valid at all RC / RR locations)
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Bole Ethiopian Cuisine | 25% discount on vegan dishes and traditional Ethiopian stews
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Tori Ramen | Carb Load Ramen special from 9/29 - 10/3; 15% discount on special post-race
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StormKing BrewPub & Barbeque | One free beer
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Erta Ale | 10% discount on all food items
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Boludo | $20 Carb Load Special (side salad, chicken or beef empanada, and a personal pizza)
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Hell’s Kitchen | One free appetizer
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Iron Ranger | One free tap beer with any purchase from
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Punch Pizza | $3 discount on all in-store orders from(valid at all Punch locations)
What to See & Do:
Activities
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CynCity Tours | $5 discount per ticket from 10/3 - 10/4 (code: TCRun26; limited to one code per person)
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Science Museum | $3 discount per ticket and 10% off any drink at the SMM cafe
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Can Can Wonderland | $9 discount on weekend admission. Includes access to the free-to-play arcade games and on-stage entertainment.
Parks
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Minnehaha Regional Park | Minneapolis, MN
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Theodore Wirth Regional Park | Golden Valley, MN
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Como Regional Park | St Paul, MN
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Lyndale Park Rose Garden | Minneapolis, MN
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UMN Landscape Arboretum | Chaska, MN
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Hyland Lake Park Reserve | Bloomington, MN
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Hidden Falls Regional Park | St Paul, MN
How to Get Around:
MetroTransit
All participants and volunteers can utilize Metropolitan Council (Blue Line and Green Line light rails) at no charge during Marathon Weekend.
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Athletes | Please show your race bib for admission onto the light rail
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Volunteers | Please present your digital or printed ride pass for admission (the free ride vouchers link is available in your pre-race email)
Biking
From Minneapolis to St Paul there are countless trails to enjoy the parks, lakes, gardens, historical sites, and diverse neighborhoods on your way to and from the start line
