Races Marathon · Minneapolis, USA
Twin Cities Marathon
Twin Cities Marathon is a rolling marathon in Minneapolis, USA, held each October. Lakes and parkways from Minneapolis to St Paul, with a long grind up Summit Avenue in the final 10K. Early October is crisp, often 3-12C — classic autumn racing weather. With Twin Cities Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Page rebuilt 2026-10-02 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Early October is crisp, often 3-12C — classic autumn racing weather.
Racing this course well
Lakes and parkways from Minneapolis to St Paul, with a long grind up Summit Avenue in the final 10K.
With Twin Cities Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Pick your goal for Minneapolis
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Twin Cities Marathon.
RunV works backwards from race day to today and rearranges the weeks when life interrupts. It does not adapt to this specific course — the pacing guidance above is where the course knowledge is.
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Asked often
- When is the Twin Cities Marathon?
- It is held each October in Minneapolis, USA. Check the official Twin Cities Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Twin Cities Marathon course flat?
- Lakes and parkways from Minneapolis to St Paul, with a long grind up Summit Avenue in the final 10K.
- How should I train for the Twin Cities Marathon?
- Train specifically for Minneapolis — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. That's exactly what RunV's engine does after every run you log.
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