Twin Cities Marathon
Location
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
Marathon
Date
October 04, 2026
in 60 days
Elevation Gain
207m
hillier than 54 of 67 similar races
Course TypePoint-to-point
Typical WeatherEarly fall, 5-15°C (41-59°F), crisp autumn weather
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A scenic point-to-point marathon from Minneapolis to St. Paul, circling the Chain of Lakes and running both sides of the Mississippi River with fall foliage and enthusiastic crowd support.
What Makes This Race Special
- Minneapolis to St. Paul point-to-point
- Chain of Lakes scenery
- Mississippi River views
- Fall foliage backdrop
- 11,000 runners
- One of the top US marathons