October 4, 2026 · Minneapolis to St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
26.2 mi (42.2 km)RunningMarathon
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Lakes. Fall Colors.
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Terrain
Point-to-point from Minneapolis to St. Paul along lakes and the Mississippi River. Rolling course with a long false flat toward the State Capitol finish.
Conditions
October in the Twin Cities: 38–58°F. Peak fall foliage. Excellent running weather but occasional wind.
Aid Stations
PowerAde every 2 miles; GU gels at miles 10 and 18.
Key Challenge
The "false flat" in the final 6 miles toward the State Capitol feels like a descent but actually rises gradually — athletes who don't expect it run out of energy in the finish corridor.
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