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Twin Cities Health & Fitness Expo Kicks-Off Marathon Weekend with Interactive Experience, Exclusive Gear and More

Sally King
7 hours ago
2 min read

Two-day Expo launches Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend with packet pick-up, engaging hands-on activities, local partners, and unique experiences for runners and supporters



Before runners hit the streets for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, the festivities start at the Twin Cities Health and Fitness Expo | TCM, Friday, October 2, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Saint Paul Rivercentre.


As part of the official kickoff to Marathon Weekend, the Expo unites participants, partners, and the Twin Cities

community with official race merchandise, interactive exhibits, and activities designed to build pre-race excitement.


Participants are encouraged to pick up their bibs and race materials while exploring experiences from Twin Cities In Motion partners and organizations from across the community.


Among this year’s Expo highlights:

  • Shop official Marathon Weekend gear at the Twin Cities In Motion merchandise store with ASICS.

  • Pose with Medtronic’s larger-than-life medal for a race-weekend photo.

  • Connect with race pacers and get ready for race day.

  • Explore the science of movement with the Science Museum of Minnesota’s traveling Sportsology exhibit.

  • Find your name on the Marathon Buick Enclave, featuring Marathon participants.

  • Capture your race-weekend moment at the Twin Cities In Motion photo stops celebrating the 5K/10K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, and Marathon.

  • Sample LARABAR with General Mills before hitting the course.

  • Find your perfect pillow with Lagoon and learn more about the role of sleep and recovery.

  • Customize a belt bag with a patch at Storm Creek Apparel.

  • Meet Twin Cities In Motion’s Motion Center community partners, including Brave Like Game, Mile in My Shoes, and Girls on the Run.

  • Get to know Saint Paul with Visit Saint Paul, offering city information, maps, restaurant guides, and ideas for making the most of Marathon Weekend.


The Expo gives participants a chance to take care of race-day essentials while immersing themselves in the vibrant community that supports one of the region’s largest annual running events.


From first-time participants picking up their first race bib to longtime marathoners continuing an annual tradition, the Expo offers a place to connect, explore, and get into the Marathon Weekend spirit before heading to the start line.


Twin Cities Health & Fitness Expo 2026

The Saint Paul RiverCentre: 175 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102

Friday, October 2: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 3: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.


For additional information about the Twin Cities Health & Fitness Expo and Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, visit: https://www.tcmevents.org/

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