Twin Cities Marathon
· starts 8:00 AM
Minneapolis, MN
Twin Cities Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The next edition is on Sunday, October 17, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 400 ft (122 m); measured from its course file, it's 932 ft (284 m). It starts at 847 ft (258 m) above sea level. Its high point is 953 ft (290 m). The course runs point to point. Registration is open to all; registration opened on March 3, 2026. The field is about 8,000 runners.
There are 11 other upcoming marathons in Minnesota. Twin Cities Marathon climbs about 15 ft a mile (3 m per km), flatter than 60% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Twin Cities Marathon
When is Twin Cities Marathon 2027?
Twin Cities Marathon 2027 is on Sunday, October 17, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM local time.
Where is Twin Cities Marathon?
Twin Cities Marathon is held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
How long is Twin Cities Marathon?
Twin Cities Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).
How much elevation gain does Twin Cities Marathon have?
Twin Cities Marathon has 400 ft (122 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
How do you get into Twin Cities Marathon?
Twin Cities Marathon has open registration. Registration opened on March 3, 2026.
What is the weather usually like at Twin Cities Marathon?
Around Twin Cities Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 71°F (22°C) and the low about 54°F (12°C), averaged over recent years.
Where can I see the Twin Cities Marathon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Twin Cities Marathon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Twin Cities Marathon?
Twin Cities Marathon climbs about 15 ft a mile (3 m per km), flatter than 60% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.
What other marathons are there in Minnesota?
Other upcoming marathons in Minnesota include Northwoods Marathon & Half Marathon - Duluth Winte (January 2, 2027), Collegeville Ultra (May 2, 2027) and Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon (May 8, 2027).
Other races in Minnesota
- O'Brien Trail Races 25K · Sep 25, 2027
- We Walk! Marathon Marathon · Sep 2027, TBD
- Fire Tower Trail Races 35K · Oct 2, 2027
- Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon Marathon · Oct 2027, TBD
- Mankato Marathon Marathon · Oct 2027, TBD
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