Marathon

Twin Cities Marathon

Minneapolis, United States October 42.195 km
Flat Fast Scenic Urban Loop Large Beginner Friendly Community

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Oct 5, 2025

Training Plan: Twin Cities Marathon

Preparing for a marathon requires 16–20 weeks of structured training. This plan is specifically designed for the Twin Cities Marathon's flat course in Minneapolis.

🎯 Training Considerations for This Race

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Speed-Friendly Course

The flat profile (only 155m gain) makes this ideal for a personal best. Include tempo runs and race-pace sessions.

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Racing in Minneapolis

Arrive at least 2 days early to adjust. Minneapolis is in the north america timezone — factor in jet lag if traveling far.

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16-Week Training Plan

Your week-by-week plan with daily workouts, long runs, speed sessions, and taper schedule is coming soon.

Tailored for: 42.195km • Flat • 12°C avg temp

🎨 Illustrated training guides coming soon

Fun, stylized illustrations to accompany each training phase

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