Where can I find the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksMedtronic Twin Cities Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry information needs a fresh source check.
Decision summary
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:15/km
- Evidence depth
- 38 verified facts
6:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- City, Lakeside, Riverside, Parkland, Historic
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon?
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 175 m.
Where does the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon route go?
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon route starts at Downtown Minneapolis, MN (615 S 6th St) and finishes at St. Paul, MN (near the State Capitol). Underfoot, expect road. It passes Chain of Lakes, Mississippi River, Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul.
What should runners know on race day for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon?
Roads are closed during the event. 20 official pacers presented by Medtronic, targets from 2:55 to 6:30.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Lakeside
- Riverside
- Parkland
- Historic
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 175 m
- Net elevation
- 25 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:08:51 (Dominic Ondoro)
- Women's course record
- 2:26:51 (Zinaida Semenova)
- Field size
- Over 30,000 runners expected across all races during the weekend.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 6 hours 30 minutes from the time the start line closes.
- Qualification status
- Boston Equivalent
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- 20 official pacers presented by Medtronic, targets from 2:55 to 6:30.
- Closed roads
- Roads are closed during the event.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Health & Fitness Expo at Saint Paul RiverCentre, October 2-3, 2026.
Access and course status
- Start
- Downtown Minneapolis, MN (615 S 6th St)
- Finish
- St. Paul, MN (near the State Capitol)
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Chain of Lakes, Mississippi River, Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul