Great Gear
Participants receive a custom, short-sleeve Brooks technical shirt.
Exclusive Finisher Medal
Receive a beautifully-crafted event finisher medal.
Everyone's Welcome
Those looking to race competitively or thinking about their first race are in good company!
Post-Race Snacks
Fluid and food will be provided to runners as they cross the finish line.
TC Kids Run Free!
Kids 18 and under run at no cost in Twin Cities In Motion events.
Family Activity Area
Visit between 8 a.m. and noon for things to learn, do and see, all made especially for kids!
Special Finish Line
Start and end on the State Capitol grounds, where participants cross the epic Marathon Weekend finish line!
Corporate Fitness
Get together with colleagues to participate as a workplace! Send this link to your team captain nominee.
Below is the registration pricing for the TC 5K, presented by Fredrikson
Tier 1 and Tier 2 will close as blocks are filled. Price tier increases for tiers 3-8 are date-based. All registration tiers, including virtual, are subject to availability. Register early to guarantee your spot and shirt size.
Virtual registration is $39. There are no price increases in the virtual event.
Tier Start |
Tier End |
Price Point |
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First 150 |
Thursday, |
150th |
$35 |
Next 150 |
151st |
300th |
$39 |
Tier 3 |
301st |
Thursday, |
$44 |
Tier 4 |
Friday, |
Thursday, |
$49 |
Tier 5 |
Friday, |
Thursday, |
$54 |
Tier 6 |
Friday, |
Thursday, September 14 |
$59 |
Tier 7 |
Friday, |
Tuesday, |
$64 |
Tier 8
|
Friday, |
Saturday, |
$65 |
Packet pick up will be available at the Health & Fitness Expo at the Saint Paul RiverCentre Friday, September 29 and at the State Capitol Grounds near the start line on race morning.
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Friday, September 29 |
Health & Fitness Expo |
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
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Race Day |
State Capitol Grounds |
6:30 a.m. - Race Start Time |
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.
The course is an out and back on Summit Ave.
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Start: John Ireland Blvd. near MNDoT building
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Turnaround: Intersection of St. Albans St. and Summit Ave.
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Finish: John Ireland Blvd. north of 12th St.
2023 TC 5K Course Map.
NOTE: Subject to change.
More course details will be available this summer.
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.
Check back later this summer for full gear check details!
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.
Parking is available in lots, ramps, and on street in the neighborhoods surrounding the State Capitol grounds. Be aware of road closures and adhere to 'No Parking' signs. Vehicles violating city regulations will be ticketed and vehicles on the course will be towed.
Check the official City of St. Paul parking information website for up-to-date parking 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 or Lisa Connelly at lconnelly@bloomingtonmn.org or 952-278-8529. Refer to “Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon 2023 Group Block” in email subject line.
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.
Participants in the virtual TC 5K 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.
The Corporate Team Challenge (CTC) lets you easily put together a company team for our races while supporting your corporate wellness initiatives.
Click here to learn more about Corporate Team Challenge.
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.
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 are available here.
Click here to view all historical 5K results (use the dropdown arrow to select the year and distance).
As this is a fun, family-centric event in the spirit of fitness, there will be no 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. The results page will close on December 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.
New in 2023—the Diane and Alan Page Community Cheer Challenge is now on Saturday, too! Are you part of a community group that wants to cheer on runners and compete against other groups for prizes? Join the Diane and 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 and the application form this summer.
FAQs
Use the online registration confirmation tool to verify entry to the TC 5K.
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.
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 my 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
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 have to have the runner’s race number. Note: only the representative's photo ID is required, not the participant’s.
5K finishers are expected to complete the course at a pace of 25-minutes-per-mile or faster. For most people, this allows for the 5K to be completed at a walking pace. Race services including medical, aid stations, or traffic control may not be available beyond this pace, and you may be asked to move to the sidewalk. The finish line, however, remains open until 11 a.m. due to subsequent events. After 11 a.m., the course and finish line are closed and amenities will no longer be available. The City of St. Paul permits issued to TCM do not allow the roads to remain closed to traffic beyond this time.
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 Pickup.
While we love our four-legged friends, we ask that they cheer you on from the sidelines and reunite with them after you exit the Finish Controlled Zone. Thank you for your understanding.
Since the start of the pandemic, Twin Cities In Motion (TCM) has worked closely with permitting municipalities and agencies, the State of Minnesota, and medical and crowd science experts to determine how to best provide the Twin Cities with a safe large-scale in-person race. Additionally, in advance of all events, TCM maintains close communication with public safety officials.
Safety has always been our organization’s top priority, and we continuously monitor COVID-19 and all other public health and safety risks.
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.
Registration for the 2023 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend registration is non-refundable 48 hours after registration and is completely non-refundable for registrations made 5 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.
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.
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.
