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TC Ultra Loony Challenge

Conquer three races—the 5K, 10K, and Marathon!

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Registration for all 2026 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend events will open in March!

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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
Marathon - Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 8:00:00 AM CDT

Course

10K & 5K // State Capitol Grounds, St. Paul, MN. Marathon // 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.

Ultra Loony Amenities

Race Pacers, presented by Medtronic, will set the rhythm and pace you to your marathon goal time.

Hit Your Goal Time With Race Pacers

Not only will you walk away with individual event swag, but also a special TC Ultra Loony Challenge medal and custom swag!

Exclusive Swag

Reasons to Run with Us

2026 Ultra Loony Details

  • The TC Ultra Loony Challenge includes:

    • Registration into each event in the challenge (TC 5K, TC 10K, and Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon) totaling 35.5 miles of running!

    • TC Loony Challenge medal

    • TC Loony Challenge Series Gift

    • Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon swag and medal

    • TC 5K/10K swag

    • TC 5K medal

    • TC 10K medal

    • Access to the Series Tent between races on Saturday, where you can enjoy coffee, water and light snacks

    • All Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend amenities

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    Check back this summer for full race weekend amenities and more event information.

  • REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY, MARCH 3 @ 10:00 A.M. CT

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    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.  

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    Block 1 

    • 1st registrant – 30th registrant: $272( + processing fees = $295.12) 

    Block 2 

    • 31st registrant – 90th registrant: $292( + processing fees = $316.82) 

    Block 3 

    • 91st registrant – 125th registrant: $312( + processing fees = $338.52) 

  • 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

    • Health & Fitness Expo  

    • 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

     

    Race Day, Saturday, October 3

    • State Capitol Grounds

    • 6:30 a.m. until Race Start Time  

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    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.  

  • 5K/10K: 

    • 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.

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    Marathon:

    • 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 Marathon start line in the clear, plastic bag given at packet pick up. Items in other 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.

    • Gear check will close on Sunday at 3:00 P.M. at the Capitol Grounds. 

    • NOTE: Gear check drop-off will be available ONLY on race day at the event site.

  • Course Time Limits

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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.

     

    Marathon:

    • Roads will be closed, and course services will be provided for all participants able to finish the marathon in six hours and 30 minutes from the time the start line closes. Finishing the marathon by 2:50 P.M. generally means maintaining an average pace of 14:52 per mile.

    • 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.

    • While we strive our hardest to provide the full experience to all participants, those who choose to continue on the sidewalk and arrive to the finish after 2:50 PM may not receive full finishers’ amenities including medal, photos, and a listing in the official results.

     

    On Course Support

    The TC 5K/TC 10K/Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon will have water and Nuun at fluid stations. The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon will have Organic Pure Fuel by Anderson's Maple Syrup Pure Fuel provided on course as well. Check back later this summer for more details!

  • The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon will have Race Pacers, presented by Medtronic. Charge your run with the right beat and shoot for your goal!

     

    • Finish Time - 2:55; Pace Per Mile - 6:40

    • Finish Time - 3:00; Pace Per Mile - 6:51

    • Finish Time - 3:05; Pace Per Mile - 7:03

    • Finish Time – 3:15; Pace Per Mile - 7:26

    • Finish Time - 3:20; Pace Per Mile - 7:37

    • Finish Time - 3:25; Pace Per Mile - 7:49

    • Finish Time - 3:30; Pace Per Mile - 8:01 

    • Finish Time - 3:35; Pace Per Mile - 8:12 

    • Finish Time - 3:45; Pace Per Mile - 8:35 

    • Finish Time - 3:50; Pace Per Mile - 8:46 

    • Finish Time - 4:00; Pace Per Mile - 9:09 

    • Finish Time - 4:05; Pace Per Mile - 9:21 

    • Finish Time - 4:20; Pace Per Mile - 9:55 

    • Finish Time - 4:35; Pace Per Mile - 10:29 

    • Finish Time - 4:50; Pace Per Mile - 11:04 

    • Finish Time - 5:00; Pace Per Mile - 11:26 

    • Finish Time - 5:15; Pace Per Mile - 12:00 

    • Finish Time - 5:30; Pace Per Mile - 12:35 

    • Finish Time – 5:45; Pace Per Mile – 13:10

    • Finish Time - 6:00; Pace Per Mile - 13:44 

    • Finish Time - 6:15; Pace Per Mile - 14:18

    • Finish Time - 6:30; Pace Per Mile - 14:52

Gallery

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend

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