Twin Cities Marathon
annual footrace
The Twin Cities Marathon is a marathon in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area in the United States. It normally takes place the first weekend in October through 2026; starting in 2027, it will occur between October 10 and 17. The race is often called "The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America" due to a course that winds through downtown districts, then along parkways that hug lakes and waterways all throughout dense urban forests in the neighborhoods of both cities.
The first Twin Cities marathon took place on October 3, 1982 after Minneapolis and St. Paul combined their separate marathon events. Its earliest predecessor, the Land of Lakes Marathon, began in 1963.
It is one of the top 10 largest marathons in the US by number of finishers. In 2006, the race agreed to its first corporate sponsorship with Medtronic, Inc. The official name of the marathon changed in 2006 to Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon (MTCM).
In addition to the marathon, the MTCM has expanded to a full weekend of events providing opportunities for runners and wheelers of all ages and abilities.
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