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Stride Into Marathon Weekend
 

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2025 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend

Stride Into Marathon Weekend is your ultimate guide to celebrating the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend!

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!

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Your Weekend in the Twin Cities

Make the most out of your weekend in the Twin Cities for the 2025 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend!

From exploring the Health & Fitness Expo, getting the whole family moving with Saturday events, and celebrating our signature Sunday events, we've got you covered.

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Get access to exclusive runner deals across Saint Paul!

Thanks to Visit Saint Paul, you can access exclusive deals with local businesses in the Saint Paul area on Marathon Weekend! Click the link below for runner deals and to learn more about you can plan your weekend. 

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Kick Off Event: Monday, September 29

Calling all participants of Marathon Weekend events! Capture the building excitement of marathon week with this kickoff celebration at the home office of Twin Cities In Motion.

Event Details:

When: Monday, September 29, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Where: Twin Cities In Motion Center, 355 Randolph Avenue, Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55102

There is plenty of free parking is available in the lot outside our office. This is a rain or shine event!

Event Highlights:

- Stay loose with an optional 5K run/walk along the Mississippi River - 6:15 P.M. start 

- Check in with Experts, Kristen Gerlach, PT, PhD, and Kristy Baumann, RD, LD for race week advice - 7 P.M.

- ASICS shoe demos

- Connect with TCMbassadors and TCM Staff 

- See enlarged maps of the course plus start and finish areas

- Music, food and drink plus prize drawings

- Cheer sign station for your supporters

- Free and open to all!

Questions? Email Allison at [email protected] 

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26.2 Marathon Poster Show, Presented by Visit Saint Paul

Hosted by Summit Brewing Co., you'll discover unique, limited-edition Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon-inspired posters, created by local artists. Each piece uniquely captures the beauty and spirit of the marathon and the Twin Cities.

Admire the posters, enjoy a beer, support TCM and the art community ... and stay for bingo!

Event Date: Tuesday, September 30 at Red Cow Saint Paul.

  • 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.

  • Bingo to follow!

Purchase Dates: 

  • In-Person: September 30 at the Poster Show, and October 3-4 at the Health & Fitness Expo

  • Online: Through the end of October 2025

Get a shakeout run in with Cooldown Running!

Join Cooldown Running Founder and Minnesota Native Bailey Ness on Saturday, October 4, for a Shakeout Run at Summit Brewing Company in St. Paul!

Details:

  • When: Saturday, Oct. 4 @ 10 A.M.

  • Where: Summit Brewing Company, 910 Montreal Cir, St Paul, MN 55102

  • Distance: 3 Miles

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Health & Fitness Expo

Meet other marathon weekend participants and explore over 100 exhibitors dedicated to enhancing movement and fitness.

Friday, October 3: 11 A.M. - 7 P.M.

Saturday, October 4: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.

Saint Paul RiverCentre

175 Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102

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Spectating Marathon Weekend?

Are you ready to learn why the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is called the Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America? Learn more about recommended cheering locations, VIP Experience, and more on our Spectator Information page.

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