2025
Details
DATE & TIME
Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 9:30:00 AM CDT
Course
Lake Nokomis Beach Parking Lot to St. Paul
What it Means to #MoveForMore
At TCM, we know the power of movement for individuals, and for community. It connects, heals, and energizes us.
The TC Half Marathon for More offers community-minded runners an opportunity to support TCM's mission by running our charity-focused half marathon event that culminates on the marathon finish line. Entrants are required to donate or raise funds for Twin Cities In Motion or one of our 2025 Charity Partners by a select date before Marathon Weekend.
Donation and fundraising entries specifically for Twin Cities In Motion are now SOLD OUT. If you are still interested in participating in the TC Half Marathon for More, please visit our Charity Team page and contact a team with Half Marathon entries!
Support your run community, future generations, and a strong marathon weekend tradition by making it a Marathon Weekend for More!
Half the Distance, More Community Impact
Join the Half Marathon for More Facebook Group to discuss fundraising and training as you prepare to tackle 13.1!
Community Support
All Half Marathon for More participants will receive a unique participant shirt and finisher medal to mark their race!
Exclusive Swag
Reasons to Run with Us
What you'll be supporting...
WAYS TO RUN THE HALF MARATHON FOR MORE
Pay your registration fee ($135) and pledge to fundraise $365 by October 1, 2025.
2025 Race Details
Packet pick up will be available at the Health & Fitness Expo at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. The Expo is located on the lower level of the Saint Paul RiverCentre at 175 West Kellogg Blvd St. Paul, MN 55102.
Friday, October 3
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Health & Fitness Expo
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11 AM - 7 PM
Saturday, October 4
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Health & Fitness Expo
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10 AM - 6 PM
There is no packet pick up on race day. No exceptions.
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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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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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 Half Marathon start line in the clear, plastic bag given at packet pick up. Items in other bags will not be accepted. All gear check bags will be available for pick up at the VIP tent at the finish line.
NOTE: Gear check drop-off will be available ONLY on race day at the event site.
Twin Cities In Motion will have free participant buses for Half Marathon participants, including rides to the start line from St. Paul and rides from the finish line returning back to downtown St. Paul.
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Free rides on participant buses from the following location:
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Radisson Hotel St. Paul Downtown (northeast corner of parking lot along Rice Street)
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161 Ronda Ave. St. Paul
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Participants only, must show race bib to board
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Buses are charter buses provided by Northfield Lines
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Do not board yellow school buses
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Buses depart at 7:30 a.m. promptly
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Look for tent near bus drop off on race morning
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Bus drop off is at the start line at Lake Nokomis Beach
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!
Twin Cities In Motion will offer free monitored bike parking for all participants, spectators, and volunteers who ride their bike to the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend Events at the State Capitol Grounds on Saturday, Oct 4th and Sunday Oct 5th. Learn more here.
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TC Half Marathon for more start line will be located near Lake Nokomis Beach parking lot (4955 W Lake Nokomis Pkwy). Start line amenities include a heated tent, gear check (with transport to the finish line), pre-race water and food, portable toilets, announcements and other amenities.
TC Half Marathon For More participants are expected to complete the course before 2:50 P.M. After this time course services including medical, fluid stations or traffic control will not be available and participants will be asked to move to the sidewalk or board the sweep bus which follows the course at the cut-off pace.
Click here for full course support details including exact locations of fluid stations!
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Postman Law Delivers the Beat!
On October 4, the family music and entertainment group The Jolly Pops will entertain participants at the Saturday Events from the Postman Law Delivers the Beat stage. The band was built around dads who love to play music for kids.
On Sunday, October 5, Twin Cities cover band Good for Gary will play current and past dance hits for 10 mile, marathon, and TC Half Marathon for More finishers.
The Postman Law Delivers the Beat stage will also host awards ceremonies for the Medtronic TC 10 Mile and Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon on race Sunday.
2025 TC Half Marathon for More Swag
Finisher Medal & ASICS® Long Sleeve Technical Shirt
General FAQs
What is the TC Half Marathon for More?
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After a successful inaugural year in 2024, we are back with the TC Half Marathon for More! More spots, more community impact and more fun!
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The TC Half Marathon for More participants will run the second half of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon course. You will start at Lake Nokomis, join the marathon course and enjoy the course along the Mississippi River, historic Summit Avenue and celebrate at the finish festival at the MN State Capitol.
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This event was created to raise funds for Twin Cities In Motion’s programs including TC Kids Run Free and other programs to level the start line for our community.
Does the TC Kids Run Free Program apply to the TC Half Marathon for More?
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No. As the Half Marathon for More is a charity event with a small capacity, there are no discounts to the registration fee through our TC Kids Run Free Program.
When can I register?
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TCM Members can begin registering on Tuesday, February 25. The general public can begin registering on Tuesday, March 4th. There are only TCM 250 spots in the event, so we recommend registering as soon as possible.
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The registration fee to participate in the TC Half Marathon for More is $135.
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You can secure the minimum fundraising amount ($365) in one of two ways:
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Fundraising Participant - You can raise the funds through Race Roster– (you have until October 1 to raise this amount)
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Donation Participant - You can pay both the registration fee and the fundraising minimum when you register
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If I am already registered for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon or Medtronic TC 10 Mile, can I transfer into the TC Half Marathon for More?
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If spots still are open, yes. Please keep in mind that if there is a difference in registration cost, you will need to pay the difference in addition to committing to raise the $365 minimum goal.
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You will not be refunded any difference over the race fee and any overage will not be applied to the donation requirement.
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Please email [email protected] to initiate this transfer process.
If I can no longer run, can I transfer my entry or defer to next year?
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Yes. Person-to-person transfers are permitted for the TC Half Marathon for More. The transfer period for Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend race closes at 11:59pm on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. There are online transaction fees for event transfers. Please email [email protected] to transfer distances.
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Donation participants will not receive a refund of their $365 donation.
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If a fundraising participant chooses to transfer their bib to another person, the new purchaser must raise the minimum of $365 regardless of amount of money raised by the original registrant. All donations are non-refundable. Any new fundraising participant will still be required to fundraise the $365 minimum.
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TCM does not have a deferral program at this time.
