From before the start until beyond the finish, we’re infusing the 2023 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon with added energy and support – more spectator cheering, more course entertainment, more post-race celebration.
Because it’s More Than a Marathon!
The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America®
The lakes, parkways, Mississippi River and State Capitol finish add splendor and drama to your marathon.
The First-Timer Friendly Race
There’s a Road to the Start Line bi-weekly newsletter and dedicated Facebook group for your brave journey.
Keepsakes to Match the Occasion
Enjoy Brooks participant gear and run for the cherished marathon finisher medal.
More Course Energy
Enhanced course entertainment and even louder cheering thanks to the Diane & Alan Page Community Cheer Challenge.
Finish Line Celebration
When the running’s done, the celebration starts in the Summit Beer Garden with a free beer! (21+ w/valid ID)
Even More Beautiful!
Expanded on-course and finish area art experience will add color to this most beautiful event.
Free Training
You won’t be alone, with free training from Trackster and discounted coaching.
Pace Teams
Race Pacers, presented by Medtronic, will set the rhythm and pace you to your goal time.
Below is the registration pricing for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.
Tiers 1-2 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 $139 for the marathon. There are no price increases in the virtual event.
Tier Start |
Tier End |
Price Point |
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Running Start Registration
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Monday, October 3, 2022 |
1,000th Registrant |
$129 |
Running Start Registration
|
1,001st Registrant |
2,000th Registrant |
$139 |
Spring Launch
|
2,001st Registrant |
3,000th Registrant |
$149 |
Spring Launch
|
3,001st Registrant |
4,000th Registrant |
$159 |
Tier 5 |
4,0001st Registrant |
Thursday, April 6 |
$169 |
Tier 6 |
Friday, April 7 |
Thursday, May 11 |
$179 |
Tier 7 |
Friday, May12 |
Thursday, June 29 |
$189 |
Tier 8 |
Friday, June 30 |
Thursday, July 20 |
$200 |
Tier 9 |
Friday, July 21 |
Tuesday, September 26 |
$210 |
Tier 10
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Friday, September 29 |
Saturday, September 30 |
$220 |
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.
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Friday, September 29 |
Health & Fitness Expo |
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
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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.
The marathon start line is near US Bank Stadium and the finish is at the Minnesota State Capitol.
The event is sanctioned by USATF, the course is certified by USATF and World Athletics, and times run are Boston and Olympic Trials qualifier eligible.
Water and Nuun Endurance sports drink (flavor TBD) will be available at fluid stations along the course.
2023 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon 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 Marathon start line in the clear, plastic bag given at packet pick up. Items in other bags will not be accepted.
In 2023, gear check drop-off will be available ONLY on race day at the event site.
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.
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.
Run the race on a red carpet by signing up for the VIP program, presented by Medtronic.
Trackster BOOST 20-Week Training Plan: $34.95
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 marathon 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.
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.
Experienced Race Pacers, presented by Medtronic, will provide encouragement and advice along the way to help you cross the finish line within one minute of your goal finishing times.
3:00 | 3:10 | 3:20 | 3:30 | 3:40 | 3:50| 3:55 | 4:00 | 4:05 | 4:20 | 4:35 | 4:50 | 5:00 | 5:15 | 5:30 | 5:45 | 6:00
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.
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 and application form this summer.
Results
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 marathon 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.
Awards
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.
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.
This year, Twin Cities In Motion is proud to offer extra support to emerging athletes who hope to represent America in international competition in the future through the expansion of its Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Professional Invited Athlete Prize Purse and the establishment of a $26,000 Olympic Trials Qualifier Bonus Pool.
Professional Invited Athletes
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Professional Invited Field Entry Standards
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|
Men |
Women |
|
Marathon |
2:25:00 |
2:47:30 |
|
Half Marathon |
1:09:00 |
1:19:26 |
|
10 Mile |
51:50 |
59:49 |
|
10K |
31:00 |
35:54 |
|
5 Mile |
24:40 |
28:25 |
|
5K |
14:45 |
16:56 |
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Professional Invited Athlete Prize Purse
Professional Invited Men |
|
Professional Invited Women |
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| 1st Place | $10,000 | 1st Place | $10,000 |
| 2nd Place | $5,000 | 2nd Place | $5,000 |
| 3rd Place | $3,000 | 3rd Place | $3,000 |
| 4th Place | $2,000 | 4th Place | $2,000 |
| 5th Place | $1,500 | 5th Place | $1,500 |
| 6th Place | $1,250 | 6th Place | $1,250 |
| 7th Place | $1,000 | 7th Place | $1,000 |
| 8th Place | $900 | 8th Place | $900 |
| 9th Place | $750 | 9th Place | $750 |
| 10th Place | $600 | 10th Place | $600 |
Olympic Trials Qualifier Bonus Pool |
| $26,000 |
Wheelchair Men |
|
Wheelchair Women |
|
| 1st Place | $1,000 | 1st Place | $1,000 |
| 2nd Place | $500 | 2nd Place | $500 |
| 3rd Place | $250 | 3rd Place | $250 |
Competitive Athletes
Twin Cities In Motion believes in supporting top age group and local amateur runners. As such, the following Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon cash awards are available to all athletes, including those not in the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Professional Invited Field. (Cash awards will be based on gun time; separate guns may be used.)
Minnesota Men |
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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 |
There are a limited number of “good for age” comped entries available in the for top-level age group performers in the TC 10 Mile. If you have run any of the below “good for age” times, please contact TCM’s Professional Athlete Recruiter at estesjima@gmail.com. Hitting the time standard does not guarantee a comped “good for age” entry.
Men
|
Age |
Marathon |
Half Marathon |
10 Mile |
10K |
5M |
5K |
|
40-44 |
2:40:00 |
1:16 |
0:56:52 |
0:34:27 |
0:27:09 |
0:16:26 |
|
45-49 |
2:48:00 |
1:20 |
0:59:42 |
0:36:10 |
0:28:30 |
0:17:16 |
|
50-54 |
2:55:00 |
1:23:33 |
1:02:12 |
0:37:40 |
0:29:42 |
0:17:59 |
|
55-59 |
3:05:00 |
1:28:19 |
1:05:45 |
0:39:50 |
0:31:23 |
0:19:01 |
|
60-64 |
3:15:00 |
1:33:06 |
1:09:18 |
0:41:59 |
0:33:05 |
0:20:02 |
|
65-69 |
3:25:00 |
1:37:52 |
1:12:52 |
0:44:08 |
0:34:47 |
0:21:04 |
|
70-74 |
3:37:00 |
1:43:36 |
1:17:08 |
0:46:43 |
0:36:49 |
0:22:18 |
|
75-79 |
3:55:00 |
1:52:12 |
1:23:31 |
0:50:35 |
0:39:52 |
0:24:09 |
|
80-84 |
4:20:00 |
2:04:08 |
1:32:25 |
0:55:58 |
0:44:07 |
0:26:43 |
|
85 & up |
5:00:00 |
2:23:14 |
1:46:38 |
1:04:35 |
0:50:54 |
0:30:50 |
Women & Non-binary
|
Age |
Marathon |
Half Marathon |
10 Mile |
10K |
5M |
5K |
|
40-44 |
3:00:00 |
1:25:56 |
1:03:58 |
0:38:45 |
0:30:32 |
0:18:30 |
|
45-49 |
3:12:00 |
1:31:40 |
1:08:14 |
0:41:20 |
0:32:35 |
0:19:44 |
|
50-54 |
3:22:00 |
1:36:26 |
1:11:48 |
0:43:29 |
0:34:16 |
0:20:46 |
|
55-59 |
3:40:00 |
1:45:02 |
1:18:11 |
0:47:22 |
0:37:20 |
0:22:37 |
|
60-64 |
3:58:00 |
1:53:38 |
1:24:35 |
0:51:14 |
0:40:23 |
0:24:28 |
|
65-69 |
4:15:00 |
2:01:45 |
1:30:38 |
0:54:54 |
0:43:16 |
0:26:12 |
|
70-74 |
5:00:00 |
2:23:14 |
1:46:38 |
1:04:35 |
0:50:54 |
0:30:50 |
|
75-79 |
5:00:00 |
2:23:14 |
1:46:38 |
1:04:35 |
0:50:54 |
0:30:50 |
|
80-84 |
5:30:00 |
2:37:33 |
1:57:17 |
1:11:03 |
0:56:00 |
0:33:55 |
|
85 & up |
5:30:00 |
2:37:33 |
1:57:17 |
1:11:03 |
0:56:00 |
0:33:55 |
Details
Professional Invited Athletes: To be considered for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon 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 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Professional Invited Field and only athletes accepted into the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon 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.
Olympic Trials Qualifying Bonus Pool: All men and women eligible to represent the United States in the Olympic Games at the time of the 2023 Twin Cities Marathon who run an Olympic Trials qualifying time at the 2023 Twin Cities Marathon will evenly split this bonus pool (athletes are eligible to participate in this pool whether they have run a previous Olympic Trials qualifier or not).
Competitive Athletes: Athletes awarded Minnesota resident cash awards may be asked to provide evidence of their residency.
FAQs
Use the online registration confirmation tool to verify entry to the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.
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 need to have the runner’s race number.
Note: only the representative's photo ID is required, not the participant’s.
Roads will be closed and course services will be provided for all participants able to finish the marathon in six hours from the time the start line closes (8:15am, assuming an on-time start). Finishing the marathon by 2:15 p.m. generally means maintaining an average pace of 13:44 per mile. The city permits issued to TCM do not permit the roads to remain closed beyond this limit. No course services including medical, fluid stations or traffic control are available beyond this pace, and participants who fall behind this pace will be asked to board the sweep bus which follows the course at the cut-off pace. Should you choose not to board the sweep bus, by order of both Minneapolis and Saint Paul police, you must move to the sidewalk and obey all pedestrian traffic laws as the course reopens to traffic on a rolling basis. Runners who choose to continue and are not on the sidewalk will have their race number recorded and are subject to a ban from future TCM events.
While we strive our hardest to provide the full experience to all participants, those who choose to continue on the sidewalk and arrive to the finish after 2:15 p.m. may not receive full finishers’ amenities including medal, photos, and a listing in the official results.
Nuun Endurance sports drink (flavor TBD) will be available at all fluid stations along the course.
Check back later this summer when we reveal our full array of course nutrition options.
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.
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.
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.
