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Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Minneapolis · Oct 4, 2026
The "Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America" connects Minnesota's Twin Cities. The October course passes the chain of lakes in Minneapolis, follows the Mississippi River, and finishes at the grand Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.
Date
Oct 4, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~280m elevation gain
Field Size
11,000 runners
Course
Starting from U.S. Bank Stadium, past Minneapolis lakes, along Mississippi River, crossing into St. Paul, finishing at State Capitol
Tips
- •October temps around 5-15°C, crisp autumn — perfect running weather
- •The course is gently rolling with some hills near the river crossing
- •Pre-race visits: Chain of Lakes, Minnehaha Falls, Como Park, Mall of America
- •Fall colors peak in early October — the tree-lined lakes are spectacular
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