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My first experience with TCM was running the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon in 2024!

My first TCM event was the TCM 10 mile in 2024 after just moving here the month prior from Florida! Seeing the community come out and cheer while I ran the furthest I ever had in my life in a new city solidified I had moved to the right place!

I moved to the Twin Cities to go to school at the University of St. Thomas. When I saw the marathon runners on Summit that first October, my Freshman year, I knew I wanted to be one of them before I graduated. Here's to 2026 being the year!

I first went out to support a friend running the Twin Cities Marathon in 2018. My favorite experience though, was taking my 2 year old to cheer on runners at the 2021 event. Since then, he's become a marathon super fan!

My first experience with TCM was the Valentine's Day 5k in 2017! I remember it being REALLY cold (below zero temps!), but really fun.

My first experience was with TCM was the TC 10 Mile! It was such a surreal experience and it was so much fun seeing all the spectators!

My first experience with TCM was the 2025 Medtronic TC 10 Mile race.

My first ever TCM event was my very first Marathon ever! The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon in 2024. Summit Hill did not disappoint, and the crowd was amazing!

My first experience was actually at a panel that I was on for Mile in My Shoes and that was held at the TCM Motion Center. At this event, I was lucky enough to meet Allison Greenlee who is just a gem of a human. We interacted multiple times last fall and I ran the Half Marathon for more on behalf of MiMS as well. Though I cramped for four miles, the route, bands, constant cheering from spectators and event as a whole was one to remember.

My first time was flipping pancakes at an event it was fun. I really enjoyed it.

In 2011, I volunteered at a water stop. It had been six years since I ran a marathon. As the runners went by, I thought, 'I could do that.' In 2012, I completed the marathon and qualified for Boston. I have run marathons every year since. I always make sure I thank the volunteers.

My first experience with TCM was signing up my son for one of the kid runs at Women Run the Cities 2025. I had signed up for the Twin Cities 10k and I wanted to check out a TCM event and encourage my son to try a race before his school's fun run.

My first experience with TCM was spectating my dad running the marathon in 2007. My initial thought was "I could never run a marathon."

My first experience with TCM was running the 10-mile at Women Run the Cities 2024, with the Native Women Run team! Between the pink medal and the energy from that race, I knew I would be running the TCM Marathon.

I ran my first ever TCM race in 2019 which was Red, White, and Boom

My first experience with TCM was the TC 10K. I met so many cool people from all backgrounds at the TCM shakeout run initially and it was great to be with community. \n\nDuring the 10k race I met a nice guy named Alex that helped me through miles 2-4. It gave me a sense of control even when I felt fatigued. I was able to finish with a negative split and set a PR because of the encouragement and rapport. We are still friends on Strava currently. Community is what it's all about.

My first experience with TCM was the TC 10 Miler in 2022, which was my first individual race.

My first experience with TCM was in 2021 when I ran the PNC Women Run the Cities race. It was such a great experience that I've made it a goal to run one to two TCM races every year since. A few years later, I ran my first marathon with TCM, which was an incredibly meaningful milestone for me. 

My first experience with TCM was spectating my brother run the 10K during Twin Cities Marathon Weekend when I was younger. I remember the energy of spectating and felt inspired to run a race on Marathon Weekend one day. And I have! Over the years, I've officially done the 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, Looney Challenge, and Marathon during Marathon Weekend! Nothing beats the energy or scenery of these races.

My first Twin Cities in Motion experience was running the Get in Gear 10K. The energy at the start line, the encouragement from volunteers and spectators, and the overall sense of community made it unforgettable. The event was so smoothly run, and crossing the finish line felt eager to sign up for more races. The race showed me firsthand how TCM creates events that are supportive, inclusive, and all about bringing people together through movement. From that day, I knew I wanted to be part of that magic.

This is my first experience with TCM, having just moved to the cities I am excited to jump into the 2026 events!

When I was growing up, two of my very good friends ran TCM every year, so when I decided to run to lose weight when I was 300 pounds and then ran my first road race in 2013, it was my goal to run TCM before I turned 40. TCM had sold out in 2012, so my goal then became to run it the year I turned 40. And with the exception of 2017, when I was injured, I've run every TCM (and Ultra Loony) since. This will always be my favorite race because of what it's meant to me and my family. My son and partner were at the finish line at that first marathon in 2013 and I have the photos hanging in my office. I have so many friends now who I consider family because of TCM.

My first experience with TCM was the Turkey Trot 5K, which also happened to be my first official running event in 2024. It marked the beginning of my running journey and gave me my first taste of the community, energy, and excitement that TCM events bring.

My first experience with TCM was running my 1st ever marathon, the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon with my youngest sister in 2010! We got to run it again together more recently, in 2024.