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.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & 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.
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- 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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