🇺🇸Minneapolis, USA
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Expected October 2027
Race facts
Next edition · 2027
Expected October 2027
Date not yet confirmedEstimated from the usual calendar slot. Last edition: Oct 4, 2026.
Course
80 melevation gain
- Distance · surface
- 42.2 km · Road
Entry
Open entry
- 2027 entry
- Not yet recorded. Check the official site for dates and status.
Dates and entry details change. Confirm with the organiser before you book.
PB potential
Excellent PB course — flat, fast, and well-paced
Beginner friendly
Great for newcomers — manageable course, strong support
About this race
Twin Cities holds a near-permanent position in Runner's World's 'Most Beautiful Marathons' lists, and a single lap of the course explains why. The point-to-point route from downtown Minneapolis to the State Capitol in St. Paul runs along the Chain of Lakes — a necklace of urban parkways and lakefront paths that turns spectacular in early October fall colour. The 80m of elevation is gentle, making this a genuine PB course. October temperatures are typically ideal — 8–14°C — and the fall leaves make every kilometre visually rewarding. Crowd support is enthusiastic through both city centres and along the lake district. Registration is popular but available, and the Medtronic sponsorship ensures a well-resourced, premium race experience.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
8–15°C
Humidity
50–65%
Conditions
Cool autumn with stunning fall foliage
Wind
10–20 km/h
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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