Twin Cities Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, steady warm-up ahead
Runners will face a cool start at 43°F, warming to 55°F by race end. A headwind from the WSW will be present from miles 1-4, requiring pacing adjustments early on. With average humidity at 65%, runners should remain mindful of hydration throughout the race. Light wind later in the race will provide a tailwind from miles 10-27, offering a boost on the flat course.
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Race Info
The Twin Cities Marathon is a point-to-point race from downtown Minneapolis to the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul. The course runs past Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, Lake Harriet and Lake Nokomis, follows the Mississippi River, and finishes along Summit Avenue. It has usually been held on the first Sunday of October and moves to mid-October in 2027, when it runs on October 17. The course records are 2:08:51 for men (Dominic Ondoro, 2016) and 2:25:26 for women (Lilian Chebii, 2026). Wikipedia
