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Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend Races
Event FAQs
Select your distance above. On each event page, you will find information regarding registration, pricing, packet pick up, parking, spectator support, training and more. Scroll down to download the course map and find full race details. Check back before the event for the latest information or download the Twin Cities In Motion App, presented by Medtronic.
Use the online registration confirmation tool to verify your entry to a TCM event.
TC 5K & TC 10K
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10K finishers are expected to complete the course at a pace of 16-minutes-per-mile or faster.
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5K finishers are expected to complete the course at a pace of 25-minutes-per-mile or faster.
Medtronic TC 10 Mile:
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All Medtronic TC 10 Mile participants must complete the course by 2:50 P.M.
TC Half Marathon for More:
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Half Marathoners must complete the course before 2:50 P.M.
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon:
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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.
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Registration for all Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend events, excluding the Medtronic TC 10 Mile and TC Half Marathon for More, opened on Tuesday, March 4, at 10 A.M. CST.
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NOTE: The Medtronic TC 10 Mile transitioned in 2025 to a first come, first served registration process, not a drawing. The TC 10 Mile is now SOLD OUT, but there are still ways to run through our Charity Program, TC Loony Challenge, or by becoming a TCM Silver or Gold Member.
Prices increase as each TCM event approaches, so we recommend registering early, both for the best pricing and a guaranteed spot. Click on the distance you wish to register for, and a "Register" button will appear. Limited refund and transfer options are available. Restrictions apply.
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Refunds are available within 48 hours of registration. This policy is valid until 5 days before the event. To request a refund, email [email protected] within 48 hours of when you submitted your registration. If accepted, you will be refunded your race entry fee; online transaction fees are non-refundable. TCM does not have a deferral program at this time.
The transfer period for Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend race closed at 11:59pm on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Transfers are conducted through your Race Roster account (helpful instructions here). Participant shirt sizing is subject to availability at the time of the switch.
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PLEASE NOTE: There is no switching into races that are sold out, and TCM does not maintain a waiting list.
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Person-to-Person transfers: Transfer recipients are responsible for paying a transfer fee through Race Roster, but not the full price of registration. Bib holders must decide on their own how to exchange payment and how much they want for their bib.
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There are three Facebook support groups affiliated directly with TCM:
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Medtronic TC 10 Mile Participant Group - for all runners participating in the 2025 TC 10 Mile
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Marathon First-Timers Group - for runners who have never run a marathon before
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Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Alumni/Participant Group - for all runners participant in the Twin Cities Marathon
Please note that TCM is not responsible for any Facebook Group that is not specifically affiliated with the Twin Cities In Motion Facebook Page.
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An early registration period for the 2026 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, otherwise known as Running Start Registration, will open October 5 at 8 A.M. and close at 11:59 P.M> on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Registration for all 2026 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend events will open in early March, 2026.
Yes. One runner may pick up another runner's packet.
Your representative will need a completed Packet Pick Up Authorization Form and their photo ID in order to pick up your packet. Your representative will also need to have the runner’s race number.
NOTE: only the representative's photo ID is required, not the participant’s.
Strollers are permitted in any 5K (or shorter) distance. Please indicate that you intend to run with a stroller on your registration form. You will sign a special waiver and be given a special "Stroller Bib" at packet pick up.
While we love our four-legged friends, we ask that they cheer you on from the sidelines and you reunite with them after exiting the Finish Controlled Zone. Thank you for your understanding.
Yes, water vests are permitted on course for all Marathon Weekend events.
The Twin Cities in Motion app, presented by Medtronic, offers participant tracking and is the best way to get the latest alerts on races and events. Download here.
Find more information on the best spots on course to cheer on runners and more by visiting our Spectator Information Page.
The Event Alert System, or EAS, is a color-coded method of quickly communicating to participants the potential for adverse weather conditions that can affect the race event. A series of color codes is used to indicate the increasing severity of adverse conditions as outlined here.
At TCM events the EAS flag color will be shared in the pre-race email, a packet pick up, at the Start Line, and on course during the event. Please pay attention, as flag color may change during the event.
The MPCA's Air Quality Index tool displays the reported AQI for fine particulates (PM2.5) and ozone at monitors located across Minnesota.
Whether you’re looking for a one-day experience or a year-round leadership opportunity, we offer a variety of meaningful roles suited to help you reach your personal and professional goals. From course marshals to fluid stations and finish line volunteers, we have something for everyone!
Click here to view volunteer positions and find out how you can be involved.
TCM’s ability to impact our community is due in part to the generosity of our participants and supporters. As a member supported 501(c)3 nonprofit, we exist to provide platforms for people to run together in safe and exciting ways that are approachable for everyone, regardless of age, background or economic ability. Your support will ensure an investment in the community for years to come and lay the foundation for generations of participants through the TC Kids Run Free program.
You can donate during your registration process for a TCM event, or you can donate here. You can also become a TCM Member which includes registration perks to reward your support of our nonprofit efforts.
Join us Monday, September 29th to celebrate the start of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon week!
Free and open to all participants of marathon weekend - whether you're a participant, volunteer or supporter!
Monday, September 29
6 P.M. - 8 P.M. (run/walk starts at 6:15 P. M.)
Motion Center Experts will answer questions at 7 P. M.
Volunteer with us!
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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The 2025 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and Medtronic TC 10 Mile were added to the world athletics calendar and granted World Athletics Label Road Race status.
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Whether you wake up at 4 a.m. to lace up or spend the night before hand-lettering motivational signs, the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend has a place for you. There’s no other running event that weaves a winding path through two major cities, circles around three urban lakes and travels across the Mississippi as fall leaves start to change. The enthusiasm of generations coming out to cheer on their neighbors, toast mimosas and ring noisemakers mirrors how life-changing it feels to cross the finish line. Our Marathon Weekend connects us through the energy of movement, bringing people of all walks of life together.
Shared steps.
Shared celebration.
