5K

We at Twin Cities In Motion have spent much of the past year working with our permitting municipalities and agencies, the State of Minnesota, and medical and crowd science experts to determine how we can best provide an in-person racing experience at the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend this October. While all of the details aren’t finalized yet, we remain optimistic that an in-person event will take place and are committed to providing a safe return to large-scale racing in the Twin Cities that follows all relevant guidance and also ignites everyone’s inner athlete. 

Here’s what you will see at the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend this fall:

• Reduced field sizes
• Elimination of the most-dense gatherings throughout the weekend
• Stay home if you’re sick
• Consideration of others

If you are interested in learning more about what types of changes are being considered for this year's event, click here. 

I can no longer make the event. Can I transfer to a friend? 

Yes, you may transfer your race entry to a friend by August 26, 2021 at 5 p.m. After that date your registration is non transferable. Please follow this link to initiate a transfer. There is a $15 transfer fee. 

I’m signed up for the 5K, but I’d rather do the 10K, or marathon... 

If a participant wants to transfer from the 5K up to the 10K, 10 Mile (virtual only, available in July) or marathon, they will be responsible for the $15 transfer fee AND the difference in entry fees. The deadline to switch distances is August 26, at 5 p.m. After that date your registration is non transferable. Click here to begin the process. Participant shirt sizing is subject to availability at the time of transferring. 

*There is no transferring into races that are sold out, and TCM does not maintain a waiting list. 

*Participants may not transfer into the in-person 10 Mile as registration is conducted by a drawing process. Participants may transfer into the virtual 10  mile. 

I’m currently signed up for the in-person 5K. Can I switch to the virtual event, or vice versa?  

If a participant wants to transfer from the in-person 5K to the virtual 5K they will be responsible for the $15 transfer fee AND no refund will be made to account for the difference.  

Deadline is September 17, 2021 at 5 p.m. After that date your registration is non transferable. Click here to begin the process. 

Can I receive a refund or defer my entry to another date? 

Refunds are available within 48 hours of registration. This policy is valid until 5 days before the event. To request a refund, email info@tcmevents.org  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.  

Registration for the 2021 TC 5K is non-refundable, except if state or local authorities mandate race cancelation due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, in which case TCM will provide a partial refund in the amount of $10, convert all in-person registrants to the virtual event, and mail out all race amenities.

You may walk or run at a comfortable pace. The finish line will remain open until 11 a.m. which allows for a 25-minutes-per-mile pace. After 11 a.m., the course and finish line are closed. The City of Minneapolis permits issued to TCM do not allow the roads to remain closed to traffic beyond this limit. No race services including medical, aid stations, or traffic control are available beyond this pace. 

Strollers are permitted in all road races on Saturday (5K, mile, and half mile). For security and safety purposes, all persons on course MUST be registered, including those in strollers. If a child is not already registered to participate in a family event, they must register and wear a race bib to be on the course. 

While we love our four-legged friends, pets are not permitted at our events.