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4 okt. 2026
The Twin Cities Marathon is a relatively flat urban loop course that winds through Minneapolis and St. Paul, passing iconic landmarks, parks, and neighborhoods. Runners traverse the Mississippi River valleys and lakeshores, making it a scenic urban experience with excellent crowd support throughout.
Mild autumn weather with cool temperatures ideal for racing. Low humidity and minimal precipitation typical for early October in Minnesota.
The Race
Minneapolis
The Twin Cities Marathon was founded in 1982, during the golden age of mass-participation running. Now 44 years old, it has established itself as a beloved fixture in Minneapolis, growing from its early editions into a race with genuine character and loyal following.
The course record of 02:09:51, set by Abdi Nageeye in 2021, speaks to what the Twin Cities Marathon offers elite athletes: a fast, honest course where serious times are achievable. The record has drawn increasingly competitive fields year after year.
Runners come to the Twin Cities Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Minneapolis has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.
For thousands of runners each year, the Twin Cities Marathon is their first marathon. The combination of a forgiving course, generous time limits, and supportive crowds has earned this race a reputation as the place where marathon journeys begin. The first-timer energy on race morning is palpable.
Dick Beardsley
Duel in the Sun runner
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02:09:51
Abdi Nageeye (2021)
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