Twin Cities Marathon

Minneapolis, MN · Sports

When: October 15–17, 2027
Where: US Bank Stadium start line · Minneapolis · MN
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet

The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon runs from downtown Minneapolis to the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, crossing the Mississippi River along the course. Known as one of the most scenic urban marathons in the country, it anchors a full race weekend that also includes a 10 mile run and shorter family events. Citing repeated heat risk, organisers are moving the 2027 race weekend to mid-October, with the marathon planned for Sunday, October 17, pending permit approval.

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The history within reach

Twin Cities Marathonsame spot
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon runs from downtown Minneapolis to the Minnesota State Capitol in St.
The Minneapolis Armory, where the Lakers played0.1 mi
Built by the Public Works Administration and finished in 1936, the Armory housed the National Guard and was a home court of the Minneapolis Lakers, part time from 1947 and full time from 1959 to 1960, before the team moved to Los Angeles.
The Philly Special, the trick play that won a Super Bowl0.3 mi
Fourth and goal in the Super Bowl, and the backup quarterback walked to the line, called a play the Eagles had never run in a game, and caught a touchdown pass thrown by a tight end.
The Foshay Tower, the obelisk that bankrupted its builder0.4 mi
A utilities promoter built an obelisk modelled on the Washington Monument and threw a three-day opening party with Sousa conducting a march written for it.
The IDS Center and the Crystal Court0.5 mi
Philip Johnson's tower, faceted with zigzag setbacks so more offices got corners, around a glass-roofed public room that anchors the skyway system.