Exclusive Storm Creek Hoodie and Medal
Wear your success with a unique medal and long sleeve jersey hoodie that is luxurious and soft, valued at $50.
Brunch With Us!
Cap race morning with a mimosa and brunch bites, presented by PNC Bank.
Free Training
Prepare for race with Trackster, the top-rated free running app for runners of all levels.
River View Course
Returning to traditional and scenic Mississippi River courses starting and finishing at Minnehaha Park.
Youth 18 and under run at no charge thanks to TCM Members and Donors.
Empowering the Next Generation
We are excited to have Girls on the Run as our Official Charity Team. Learn more about their mission and programs here.
Finisher Medal and Storm Creek Gear
Wear your success with a unique medal and a long sleeve jersey hoodie that is luxurious and soft, valued at $50.
TCM App, presented by Medtronic
Keep Women Run the Cities – its info, updates, resources – close to you while training and on race day.
RACE DETAILS
Below is the registration pricing for the Women Run the Cities 10K. Tier 1 and Tier 2 will close as blocks are filled. Price tier increases for tiers 3-7 are date-based. All registration tiers, including virtual, are subject to availability. Register early to guarantee your spot and shirt size.
Virtual registration is $39 for both the 5K, 10K and 10 Mile. There are no price increases in the virtual event.
Start | End | Price Point | |
̶T̶i̶e̶r̶ ̶1̶ | ̶1̶s̶t̶ ̶R̶e̶g̶ | ̶5̶0̶t̶h̶ ̶R̶e̶g̶ | ̶$̶4̶5̶ |
̶T̶i̶e̶r̶ ̶2̶ | ̶5̶1̶s̶t̶ ̶R̶e̶g̶ | ̶1̶0̶0̶t̶h̶ ̶R̶e̶g̶ | ̶$̶4̶9̶ |
̶T̶i̶e̶r̶ ̶3̶ | ̶1̶0̶1̶s̶t̶ ̶R̶e̶g̶ | ̶T̶h̶u̶,̶ ̶2̶/̶9̶ | ̶$̶5̶4̶ |
Tier 4 |
Fri, 2/10 |
Thu, 4/13 | $59 |
Tier 5 | Fri, 4/14 | Thu, 5/4 | $64 |
Tier 6 | Fri, 5/5 | Thu, 5/17 | $69 |
Tier 7 | Fri, 5/18 | Sat, 5/20 | $70 |
2023 Women Run the Cities course map.
Look for more course details this spring.
Date | Time | Location |
May 18 | 11a - 7p | Summit Brewing Company Ratskeller |
May 19 | 11a - 7p | Summit Brewing Company Ratskeller |
May 20 | Minnehaha Falls Regional Park |
Included at packet pick up:
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Race bib with attached timing device (do not bend)
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Four pins to attach your bib to your shirt
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Participant gear
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Race day information and customer service support: Event Alert System level, last-minute course changes, parking tips, large maps
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TCM merchandise available for purchase
Stay tuned for details!
Participants in the virtual 5K, 10K and 10 Mile will be able to submit results May 1 – December 31, 2023.
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Submit virtual results here.
Gear will be mailed to the shipping address provided at the time of registration on Friday, June 2, 2023.
Any changes to your address must be sent to info@tcmevents.org prior to Friday, April 14, 2023. Additional charges or delays in shipping may apply for incorrect addresses.
Runners wishing to switch race distance or transfer registration to another person must complete the process by Wednesday, May 10, 2023. There are fees involved. Switching and transferring processes are conducted through your Race Roster account. (Helpful instructions here.)
Runners aged 18 and under run at no cost at Twin Cities In Motion events through our TC Kids Run Free program. TCM Members and Donors support the program, the first installment of a larger initiative by nonprofit TCM to make events accessible to all.
Kids can run in either the event’s “grown-up” race(s) or in 1 mile, half a mile and pre-K-dash races held in conjunction with the event.
Download the Twin Cities In Motion App to stay up to date on race details, track runners, 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 race course. Pedestrians are permitted to 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) on race day.
Click here to view all past year’s Women Run the Cities results (use the dropdown arrow to select the year and distance).
Full 2023 results will appear here.
If you have any issues or questions about your results, please fill out the Results Question Form on the MTEC website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Online registration closes when field limit is reached or at 6 p.m. on May 17, 2023, whichever comes first. Walk up registration will be offered at packet pick up May 18, 19 and 20. Register early for the lowest price!
Use the online registration confirmation tool to verify entry to the WRC 2023.
Registrations may be switched between the 5K, 10K, 10 mile and virtual distances OR to another person one time. Transfer fees and restrictions apply. Registrations may only be transferred within the designated transfer period for each event.
Registration transfers to another individual may only be transferred within the same event and distance as the original registration.
Runners wishing to switch race distance or transfer registration to another person must complete the process by Wednesday, May 10, 2023. There are fees involved. Switching and transferring processes are conducted through your Race Roster account. (Helpful instructions here.)
Email info@tcmevents.org with questions.
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. TCM does not have a deferral program.
Yes. Please have their race number and the correct spelling of the person's name available during pick up. Registrants will be notified of race numbers in the pre-race email following the end of online registration. Picking up others' packets is limited to FOUR at a time if others are waiting in line; thanks for understanding.
Participants may place their gear and other items in the clear, plastic race bag provided at gear check, marked with a flag and located between Packet Pick up and the Finish Line. Please take note of the following details related to this free, race day service:
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Personal bags will not be accepted
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Clear, plastic bags will be available on race day
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Do NOT leave bags unattended on race day at any time
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Affix the gear check tag from race bib to the plastic bag using the tie provided at the gear check drop zone
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Tie bags securely shut before dropping at the gear check drop zone
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Do not check valuables, Twin Cities In Motion is not responsible for lost or stolen items
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Gear check opens at 7:30 a.m.
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Gear check closes at 11:45 a.m.
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We discourage runners and spectators from carrying non-transparent bags at the event at any time
No, you may walk or run at any time during the race. Women Run the Cities 10K participants must, however, be able to maintain a 20-minute-per-mile pace throughout the race due to course limits.
Strollers are permitted in the 5K and the participant running with a stroller must display a stroller bib assigned at packet pickup. For security and safety purposes, all persons with a stroller or baby jogger in the Women Run the Cities 5K must be able to maintain a 25-minute-per-mile pace and agree to the guidelines listed in registration for participation with a stroller.
We love four-legged friends, however, they are not permitted on course. Thanks for understanding.
The spirit of the event is it's a woman's empowerment race. All kids under the age of 18 are welcome to run any distance for free as part of the Kids Run Free program. We also encourage them to cheer or volunteer in order to support their loved one and the event as an alternative option, too.
Yes! We're looking for people available to volunteer at the event on race day. Help us set up the event, serve participants on course, manage logistics, and more. Click here.
In advance of all events Twin Cities In Motion 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.