10 Mile

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Minneapolis to St. Paul, MN

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THE SHORTCUT TO THE CAPITOL®
Celebrating 25 years of Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend's most popular event!

Choose your 10 Mile Adventure...

Become a TCM member to secure your spot, or enter the registration drawing June 12-21.

10 Mile Reg Info

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Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend's most popular event. 

For 25 years, the TCM Community has come together for the 10 mile run, our annual Shortcut to the Capitol. With new gear, a beautiful course, and more energy than ever, we can’t wait to celebrate our silver anniversary with you! 

25th Anniversary

Join the 25th anniversary weekend celebration of running and community! 

Goal-Inspired Gear

Reach your goals in style and comfort with exclusive 2023 medal and participant long-sleeve technical shirts from Brooks®.  

Community Support

From start to the finish, the second annual Diane and Alan Page Community Cheer Challenge provides more cheering, more entertainment, and more energy to get you across the finish line! 

Free Training

You won’t be alone on your journey to Marathon Weekend with free training from Trackster and discounted coaching.

Finish Line Celebration

When the race is run, celebrate with us in the Summit Beer Garden. 

Beautiful Course

Our on-course and finish area art experience colors this the most beautiful event. 

Runners Will Make a Forest Grow 
 
In honor of 25 years of Marathon Weekend’s 10 mile, TCM is partnering with the Future Forest Fund from the DNR to plant 25 thousand trees across Minnesota. 

Pace Teams 

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

Brooks® Long Sleeve Technical Shirt

Reach your 10 mile goals and celebrate 25 years of the Shortcut to the Capitol in style and comfort!
Race Details
Drawing Registration: June 12-21

Due to its popularity, registration for the Medtronic TC 10 Mile is conducted by a random drawing. The drawing is free to enter.  

  • You will be required to complete the registration process and submit your credit card for a $99 payment (plus fees) that will only be charged if you are selected in the drawing.  

The 2023 drawing will be open for entrants at 10 a.m. Monday, June 12 and will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21. 

  • Those selected in the drawing will receive their acceptance via email on Tuesday, June 27. 

How to Enter the Drawing

Individual Entry 

Group Entry 

A group entry is comprised of up to 10 individual entries connected through the Teams functionality option. This process allows individuals to enter the drawing with the contingent that one, two, or up to nine others are all selected or all not-selected, together. Registering as part of a team does not change your odds of being selected.

Team entries are for registration purposes only; there is no team component to the Medtronic TC 10 Mile on race day. You will not be able to change your team after you submit your registration. 

  • Visit the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend page and click "Register." 
  • Select “Medtronic TC 10 Mile Drawing” from the “2023 Medtronic TC 10 Mile Options” dropdown 
  • Complete the entry form. There will be a section of the entry for called “Teams”. Either add yourself to an existing team or create a new team for others to join. 
  • Changes cannot be made to add or change groups after the original entry is completed.  
  • Members may not be added to the group after Wednesday, June 21 at 11:59 p.m. 

TC Kids Run Free 

  • Anyone under 18 is welcome to enter the drawing. If they are selected in the drawing, they will not be charged the registration fee, but a credit card will still need to be entered to hold a place in the drawing. 
  • If you are a parent/guardian wishing to run with your child, please create and register under a Team for both registrants. This will ensure that you will be able to run with your child if selected in the drawing. 

You should receive an email confirmation of drawing entry.  

Everyone entered in the drawing, including all individual group members, will be notified via email of selection results on Tuesday, June 27. 

Packet Pick Up

Packet pick up will be available at the Health & Fitness Expo at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.  
  
There is no packet pick up on race day. No exceptions.    

Friday, September 29   

Health & Fitness Expo    

11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 

Saturday, September 30 

Health & Fitness Expo    

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

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 25) 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.    

Course Details

The Medtronic TC 10 Mile start line is near US Bank Stadium and the finish line is at the Minnesota State Capitol. 

The event is sanctioned by USATF and the course is certified by USATF (Certification #MN22002DT) and World Athletics.  

Water and Nuun Endurance sports drink (Lemon Lime) will be available at the fluid stations along the course. 

2023 Medtronic TC 10 Mile Course Map.
NOTE: Subject to change.
More course details will be available this summer. 

Gear Check

New this year: Medtronic TC 10 Mile participants will be able to check gear only at the Health & Fitness Expo at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. This service will be available during all Expo open hours (11am-7pm on Friday and 10am-6pm on Saturday). 

Please bring items you would like to have available to you when you finish with you when you come to the Expo, where you will be given a clear plastic gear check bag when you pick up your bib. Place the sticker with your bib number on it (located on the back of your bib) on that bag before placing your items in the bag and turning it in at the Gear Check Drop-off Area in the Expo Hall. You must place your items in that bag; items in other bags will not be accepted, and backpacks or other bags will be emptied into the clear plastic bag. Your bag will then be transported to the Finish Area and be promptly available for you to pick up in the Gear Check Pick-up Area on the Capitol Grounds once you finish on race morning. 

Please note: 

  • There is no Gear Check Drop-off for Medtronic TC 10 Mile participants on race morning. TCM is not responsible for and will not be able to return to their owners any gear check bags left in the Start Area by Medtronic TC 10 Mile participants. 

  • Please show up at the Expo with any items you want to check—otherwise you will have to return to the Expo to drop them off, or do without Gear Check. 

  • You will not have access to any items you check until after you finish—please don’t check anything you'll need before then, as we will not be able to retrieve it for you! 

  • TCM is not responsible for any lost or stolen items and discourages participants from checking anything of value. 

Transportation & Parking

Transportation and parking details are still being finalized for the 2023 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend events. 

Like previous years, we expect to have free participant buses for marathon and 10-mile participants, including rides to the start line from St. Paul and rides from the finish line back to Minneapolis and to the InterContinental in downtown St Paul. 

Metro Transit (bus and light rail) will be available at no charge for participants. To redeem participants will need to present a printed voucher available online. 

Check back this summer for more information. 

Hotel Information

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend Hotel Portal

Choose between several hotel options located nearby either the start or finish line. 

Rates start at $154 per night. 

Reserve a room in a TCM group block via the Hotel Portal to save   

Need assistance? Contact: 
Susan Breen at sbreen@bloomingtonmn.org or 952-278-8517 Lisa Connelly at lconnelly@bloomingtonmn.org or 952-278-8529

Refer to “Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon 2023 Group Block” in email subject line.

 

VIP Experience

Run the race on a red carpet by signing up for the VIP program, presented by Medtronic. 

Training

Trackster BOOST 12-Week Training Plan: $19.00
Trackster’s BOOST adaptive plans allow athletes to create a plan completely customizable to their needs & goals. BOOST adjusts & adapts to every athlete. The more you train, the better your plan will be. On top of a plan made specifically for YOU, BOOST improves your training with exclusive workouts & tips from elite runners and allows flexibility throughout your training. 

Trackster Basic Training Plan: Free
Official training partner, Trackster, offers FREE motivation, support, and guidance for any distance through their top-rated training app. Needing some help creating or sticking to a plan? Training is tough, but Trackster’s features make it enjoyable, at no cost. 

Click here for Trackster.

Virtual Event Information

Participants in the virtual 10 mile will be able to submit results September 1– December 31, 2023.  

Submit results here.

Gear will be mailed (to the  address provided at the time of registration) by Friday, October 13. If you don’t receive it by Monday, October 23, please contact us at info@tcmevents.org promptly.

Any changes to your address must be sent to info@tcments.org prior to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26. Additional charges or delays in shipping may apply for incorrect addresses.

An additional $20 shipping charge applies to virtual registrants with shipping addresses in Canada or Mexico. Sorry, we are not accepting virtual registrants with shipping addresses outside of the US, Canada, and Mexico.  

Race for a Cause

Looking for the courage to sign up for a race or the motivation to make it to the finish line? We have you covered! 

Whether you're looking for a group to train with or a cause to add depth to your experience, Twin Cities In Motion has a variety of options to ignite your fitness journey.   

Click here to read more.

Pacers

Experienced Race Pacers, presented by Medtronic, will run even splits and provide encouragement and advice along the way to help you cross the finish line within two minutes of your goal finishing times.   

1:10 | 1:15 | 1:20 | 1:25 | 1:30 | 1:35|  1:40 | 1:45 | 1:50 | 2:00 | 2:05   

Spectators

Download the Marathon Weekend App, presented by Medtronic, free on Google Play and iTunes for participant tracking and more!  

Friends and family are welcome to come to the race, bring a motivational sign, and watch and cheer on participants!

As always, please be respectful of private property and do not enter the racecourse. Pedestrians can cross the course at intersections where race officials are present to direct foot traffic.  

Check back later for the 2023 Course Entertainment Map! 

Diane & Alan Page Community Cheer Challenge

Are you part of a community group that wants to cheer on runners and compete against other groups for prizes? Join the Diane & Alan Page Community Cheer Challenge to win money for a charity of your choice. Or participate by voting for your favorite Cheer Zone on race day.

Check back here for more details (including the 2023 Course Entertainment Map!) and application form this summer.

Results & Awards

Live results will be available via the Twin Cities In Motion app (available on iOS or Android), presented by Medtronic, on race day.

2023 in-person event results will be available here.

Click here to view all 10 mile results from 2001-2022 (use the dropdown arrow to select the year and distance).

For results from 1982-2000 and results books (visit archive here). Please contact us for assistance.

Age group awards will be mailed out post-event for the categories of men, women, and non-binary athletes placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in their age group.

Age groups include 14 & under, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, and continue in five-year increments until the 80+ age group. Athletes who have been accepted into the Pro Field or who registered under “prefer not to disclose” for gender are not eligible for age group awards.

If you have any issues or questions about your results, please fill out the Results Question Form on the MTEC website.

You will be able to submit your virtual results here starting September 1. The results page will close on December 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm. 

Professional & Competitive Athletes

Twin Cities In Motion—the 501(c)3 non-profit organization responsible for staging the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend in service of its mission “to ignite everyone’s inner athlete”—is proud to host top and emerging professional athletes as they compete for prize purses and inspire us all with world-class performances in both the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and Medtronic TC 10 Mile. 

Professional Invited Athletes 

Medtronic TC 10 Mile Professional Invited Field Entry Standards 

  

Men 

Women 

Marathon 

2:15:00 

2:36:00 

Half Marathon 

1:03:53 

1:14:00 

10 Mile 

48:05 

55:40 

10K 

28:53 

33:25 

5 Mile 

22:55 

26:29 

5K 

13:43 

15:48 

Medtronic TC 10 Mile Professional Invited Athlete Prize Purse 

Professional Invited Men
 
Professional Invited Women
 
1st Place $6,000 1st Place $6,000
2nd Place $4,000 2nd Place $4,000
3rd Place $2,500 3rd Place $2,500
4th Place $1,500 4th Place $1,500
5th Place $1,000 5th Place $1,000

Competitive Athletes 

Twin Cities In Motion believes in supporting top age group and local amateur runners. As such, the following Medtronic TC 10 Mile cash awards are available to all athletes, including those not in the TC 10 Mile professional invited field. (Cash awards will be based on gun time; separate guns may be used.) 

Minnesota Men
 
Minnesota Women
 
1st Place $500 1st Place $500
2nd Place $250 2nd Place $250
3rd Place $100 3rd Place $100
Minnesota Masters (40+) Men
 
Minnesota Masters (40+) Women
 
1st Place $500 1st Place $500
2nd Place $250 2nd Place $250
3rd Place $100 3rd Place $100
Non-binary
 
1st Place $500
2nd Place $250
3rd Place $100
USATF Minnesota Team Circuit
$1,000

Details 

Professional Invited Athletes: To be considered for the TC 10 Mile Professional Invited Field, the athlete should have achieved at least one of the above entry standards since October 1, 2021 on a USATF or World Athletics certified course at a sanctioned event. Performances at distances not listed above may be considered. Achieving the above standards does not guarantee entry into the TC 10 Mile Professional Invited Field, and only athletes accepted into the TC 10 Mile Professional Invited Field will be eligible for the Professional Invited Athlete Prize Purse. For more information about athlete amenities and being accepted into the TC 10 Mile or Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Professional Invited Field, click here for complete Professional Invited Athlete Support details. 

Competitive Athletes: Athletes awarded Minnesota resident cash awards may be asked to provide evidence of their residency. 

10 Mile Map / Subject to Change

USE #TC10MILE TO SHARE YOUR JOURNEY!

FAQs

How do I enter the 10 mile drawing?

The 2023 drawing will be open for entrants at 10 a.m. Monday, June 12, and will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21. 

Individual Entry 

  • Visit the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend page and click "Register" 
  • Select “ Medtronic TC 10 Mile Drawing” from the “2023 Medtronic TC 10 Mile Options” dropdown 
  • Complete the entry form 
  • You should receive an email confirmation of drawing entry. 
  • You will be required to complete the registration process and submit your credit card for a $99 payment (plus fees) that will only be charged if you are selected in the drawing.  
  • Those selected in the drawing will receive their acceptance via email on Tuesday, June 27. 

Group Entry 

A group entry is comprised of up to 10 individual entries connected through the Teams functionality option. This process allows individuals to enter the drawing with the contingent that one, two, or up to nine others are all selected or all not-selected, together. Registering as part of a team does not change your odds of being selected. Team entries are for registration purposes only; there is no team component to the Medtronic TC 10 Mile on race day. You will not be able to change your team after you submit your registration. 

  • Visit the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend page and click "Register." 
  • Select “ Medtronic TC 10 Mile Drawing” from the “2023 Medtronic TC 10 Mile Options” dropdown 
  • Complete the entry form. There will be a section of the entry for called “Teams”. Either add yourself to an existing team or create a new team for others to join. 
  • Changes cannot be made to add or change groups after the original entry is completed.  
  • Members may not be added to the group after Wednesday, June 21 at 11:59 p.m. 

TC Kids Run Free 

  • Anyone under 18 is welcome to enter the drawing. If they are selected in the drawing, they will not be charged the registration fee, but a credit card will still need to be entered to hold a place in the drawing. 
  • If you are a parent/guardian wishing to run with your child, please create and register under a Team for both registrants. This will ensure that you will be able to run with your child if selected in the drawing. 

You should receive an email confirmation of drawing entry.  

Everyone entered in the drawing, including all individual group members, will be notified via email of selection results on Tuesday, June 27. 

How can I see if I'm registered?

You will be able to confirm you have applied for the drawing registration here. Runners will not be able to confirm their drawing status or confirm their registration until July 21. 

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

Refunds are not available after you’ve been selected from the drawing. If you wish to withdraw from the drawing completely, please email info@tcmevents.org by Wednesday June 21 at 11:59 p.m.  TCM does not have a deferral program. 

Can I transfer my registration?

You may transfer your race entry prior to 11:59 p.m. on August 21, 2023, to another person or may switch to any distance (except the in-person 10 mile) that is not sold out. After August 21, 2023, your registration in non-transferable. Transfers are conducted through your Race Roster account (helpful instructions here). Participant shirt sizing is subject to availability at the time of the switch.  

Use this link to initiate a transfer. 

You are responsible for the following transfer costs:  

  • $15 transfer fee 

  • Cost difference between your original registration fee and the new distance's current registration fee 

  • There is no refund for a lesser event price difference  

NOTE:  

  • Participants may not switch into the Medtronic TC 10 Mile because registration is done by a drawing process and would be unfair to those we turn away from the drawing 

  • There is not switching into races that are sold out, and TCM does not maintain a waiting list 

Can I pick up my friend’s packet or can someone else pick up my packet?

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.   

Is there a time limit for finishing the event?

All Medtronic TC 10 Mile participants must complete the course by 2:15 p.m. If you are passed by the marathon leaders—which may happen for participants completing the TC 10 Mile at or near a 15-minutes-per-mile pace—you are required to follow all instructions from event officials, which may include moving to the side of the road. This is for the safety of both you and the lead marathoners, as official marathon lead vehicles and bicycles will be operating on the road along with runners during this period.  

Additionally, the first three miles of the 10 Mile are run on a dedicated route separate from the marathon course. Participants are required to complete this section of the course at an 18-minutes-per-mile pace. Participants who fall behind this pace will be asked to board the sweep vehicle following this section of the course. Should you choose not to board the sweep vehicle, by order of Minneapolis police, you must move to the sidewalk and obey all pedestrian traffic laws until you complete this section of the course as it reopens to traffic on a rolling basis behind the sweep vehicle. Runners who choose to continue and are not on the sidewalk for this section of the course, will have their race number recorded and are subject to a ban from future TCM events.  

What flavor of Nuun drink and gels will be available on course?

Nuun Endurance sports drink (Lemon Lime) will be available at the fluid stations along the course. 

Check back later this summer when we reveal our full array of course nutrition options.

Are strollers/dogs permitted?

Strollers are not permitted in the Marathon, 10 Mile and 10K. 

Strollers are permitted in the 5K, Mile and Half Mile. 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. 

What precautions is TCM taking to ensure my safety?

Safety has always been our organization’s top priority. We continue to monitor COVID-19 and all other public health and safety risks and will evaluate and update our event safety protocols so that they are properly calibrated on event weekend. Any event changes or updated protocols will be communicated in the Pre-Race email sent race week. 

If you are interested in learning more, including our cancellation policies for both COVID-19 and reasons other than COVID-19, click here.

What will happen to my registration if the event is cancelled due to COVID-19?

Registration for the 2023 Medtronic Twin Cities Weekend registration is non-refundable 48 hours after registration and is completely non-refundable for registrations made five calendar days or less before the event, except if state or local authorities mandate race cancelation due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. In that case, partial cash refunds will be provided per this document.

How do I volunteer for the event?

It takes nearly 5,000 volunteers to keep our organization and events running. 

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.   

Check back this summer for available volunteer roles, or check our our volunteer page for year-round opportunities. 

How can I further support TCM?

TCM’s ability to impact our community is due in part to the generosity of our runners and supporters. As a member supported 501(c)3 non-profit, 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 local running community for years to come and lay the foundation for generations of runners 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.