Road RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Minneapolis (Minnesota, United States)

LocationMinneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesShow on map(44.9778° N, 93.2650° W)
Date & StatusOctober 16, 2027 to October 17, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Lakes & Ponds, Culture & History, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 Miles (16 km, +72 m D+), 10 K (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from October 16, 2027 to October 17, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (tcmevents.org).

Official website
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis (Work: "Runner competes in a race in the streets of a city while spectators watch from the sidelines during a local event in summer", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Runner competes in a race in the streets of a city while spectators watch from the sidelines during a local event in summer" · Photo: Shixart1985 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City RunLakes & PondsCulture & HistoryKids & Youth RacesMulti-Day

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m223 m - 303 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m226 m - 266 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 MilesRoad Running16 km+72 m229 m - 259 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 KRoad Running10 km+45 m232 m - 251 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 KRoad Running5 km+22 m235 m - 244 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
223 m - 303 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS44.9778° N, 93.2650° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 223 m to 303 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 303 m·at 28.3 km·Ø 0.9 %
223 m250 m276 m303 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km303 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon take place?

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon takes place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US (start area at coordinates 44.9778° N, 93.265° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from October 16, 2027 to October 17, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 Miles (16 km, +72 m D+), 10 K (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 223 m and 303 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (tcmevents.org).