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Half & Half Challenge

Pair the Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon on Saturday, April 26, with the Eau Claire Half Marathon on Sunday, April 27, and compete the Half & Half Challenge.

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2025 Details

GET IN GEAR MEDTRONIC HALF MARATHON

Saturday, April 26, 2025
9:00 AM CDT
Minneapolis, MN

EAU CLAIRE HALF MARATHON

Sunday, April 27, 2025
8:30 AM CDT
Eau Claire, WI

How to Register

Step 1: Sign Up for the Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon

Check back later this year for Get in Gear registration.

Step 2: Sign up for the Eau Claire Half Marathon

Check back later this year for Eau Claire registration.

Step 3: Show up!

Once you've registered for both races, we'll take care of the rest and make sure you are listed as a challenge participant!

2024 COURSE MAP

GET IN GEAR MEDTRONIC HALF MARATHON

2024
Race Details

  • Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon

    Thursday, April 25

    • Time: 11 AM - 7 PM

    • Location: Summit Brewing Co.

    • Join us for trivia at 6 PM!

    Friday, April 26 

    • Time: 11 AM - 7 PM

    • Location: Summit Brewing Co.

    Saturday, April 27

    • Time: 7:30 AM

    • Location: Half Marathon Start Area (exact location coming soon!)​

    Eau Claire Half Marathon

     

    Location:

    • Phoenix Park

    • 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire, WI 54703

    Pick-Up Hours:

    • Saturday, April 27: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM 

    • Sunday April 28: 6:00 AM – 8:30 AM 

  • Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon

     

    Medtronic Half Marathon participants will be able to check their gear in the Gear Check Drop-off Area located in the main Saint Paul Cathedral Parking Lot (235 Summit Ave) beginning at 7:30 AM until 8:45 AM. These bags will be transported to the Gear Check Area in Minnehaha Regional Park and available for pick-up there beginning at 10:15 AM until Gear Check Pick-up closes at 12:15 PM.

    Please take note of the following details related to this free, race-day service:   

    • Personal bags will not be accepted   

    • Clear, plastic bags will be available on race day  

    • Do NOT leave bags unattended on race day at any time   

    • Affix the gear check tag from race bib to the plastic bag using the tie provided at the gear check drop zone   

    • Tie bags securely shut before dropping at the gear check drop zone   

    • Do not check valuables, Twin Cities In Motion is not responsible for lost or stolen items   

    • Gear check opens at 7:30 a.m.   

    • Gear check closes at 11:45 a.m.   

    • We discourage runners and spectators from carrying non-transparent bags at the event at any time 

  • Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon

    2024 Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon participants will park near the Start Area and be bused back to the parking areas after finishing the half marathon. Designated Start Area Parking locations will open at 7:30 AM, and participants are recommended to arrive to the Start Area at least 60-75 minutes in advance of the Medtronic Half Marathon start if they are picking up their packet on race day and at least 45-60 minutes in advance of the Medtronic Half Marathon start if they have picked up their packets in advance. Free buses back to the Start Area will run from the Finish Area at Minnehaha Regional Park (in the loop next to the Sea Salt building) beginning at 10:45 AM, dropping off half marathon participants at designated Start Area Parking locations, with the final bus departing at 12:30 PM.

     

    See full details below for all parking and transportation information. 

     

    Designated Half Marathon Start Area Parking and Drop-off Location Information 

    Parking is available first-come-first-serve to half marathon participants at these locations: 

    • St. Paul College (235 Marshall Ave, Saint Paul): Free (arrive early to assure your spot!) 

      • Entrances are off Concordia Ave, W Kellogg Blvd, and Marshall Ave 

      • Upon arriving, please follow signage and volunteer instructions 

      • Return Buses will drop you of at this location 

    • Minnesota History Center Kellogg Center (328 Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul): $10 

      • Entrance is off of Mulberry St 

      • Upon arriving, please follow signage and volunteer instructions 

      • Return Buses will drop you of at this location 

    • Numerous area parking ramps located a short walk down Kellogg Blvd from the Start Area are listed here: Paid (rates vary) 

      • These lots will not be staffed by event staff or volunteers 

      • Return Buses will not drop you off at these locations; you will likely want to be dropped off at the Minnesota History Center Kellogg Center and then walk to your parking spot, but this may vary depending on where you choose to park 

    • If you are being dropped off in the Start Area, the suggested Drop-off Location is on Old Kellogg Blvd between Mulberry St and College Ave W 

     

    Please park in the designated locations listed above and be sure to remember where you parked. If you choose to use street parking, you must follow all parking restrictions and we ask that you please be mindful of your impact on surrounding neighborhoods. Twin Cities In Motion is not liable for lost, stolen, damaged, or towed vehicles or property. 

     

     

    Return Bus Information 

    Free buses back to the Start Area will run from the Finish Area at Minnehaha Regional Park (across S Minnehaha Dr from the Minnehaha Depot) beginning at 10:45 AM, dropping off Medtronic Half Marathon participants at designated Start Area Parking locations, with the final bus departing at 12:30 PM: 

     

     

    Metro Transit Partnership 

    All registered Get in Gear participants and volunteers will have access to Metropolitan Council transportation (bus and light rail) at no charge on Saturday, April 27th (5 AM – 1 PM). To redeem, participants and volunteers can download the pass online, or print the pass, and present it to driver. 

     

    The Medtronic Half Marathon Start Area is accessible via the 21A bus route, and the Finish Area is accessible via the 50th St & Minnehaha Blue Line Light Rail Station. Check the Metro Transit website for route and schedule information. 

    Eau Claire Half Marathon

    For Race Weekend Parking information, click here

  • Minneapolis/St. Paul and Eau Claire are less than 90 minutes apart on Highway 94. We suggest flying in and out of the MSP Airport.

  • Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon

    New this year, Run Minnesota is providing the official in-person training program for the Get in Gear 10K and Medtronic Half Marathon.

     

    You can register for the training program as an add-on to your registration or learn more about the training program and register directly with Run Minnesota here. The training program registration fee is $275, and $220 for Run Minnesota and TCM members ($55 savings!). 

    Hosted in the Twin Cities and led by certified coaches, Run Minnesota group training includes Tuesday and Saturday supported group runs, a training plan with multiple mileage options designed to meet the needs of everyone from beginners to more experienced runners, twice weekly workout emails from your coach and a training shirt. And -- recently added! --Tuesday workouts will be held primarily indoors at the University of Minnesota Fieldhouse through March 5, to better support trainees through tough winter conditions.

  • Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon

    Participants in the virtual Half Marathon will be able to submit results  April 1 – December 31, 2024.  Submit your results here

    Gear will be mailed to the shipping address provided at the time of registration by Friday, May 10, 2024. Any changes to your address must be sent to [email protected] prior to  Friday, March 29, 2024. Additional charges or delays in shipping may apply for incorrect addresses. 

  • Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon

    The Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon will have Race Pacers, presented by Medtronic. Charge your run with the right beat and shoot for your goal! 

    Finish Time - 1:30 ; Pace Per Mile - 6:52   

    Finish Time - 1:35; Pace Per Mile - 7:15 

    Finish Time - 1:40; Pace Per Mile - 7:38   

    Finish Time - 1:45; Pace Per Mile - 8:01   

    Finish Time - 1:50; Pace Per Mile - 8:23   

    Finish Time - 1:55; Pace Per Mile - 8:46   

    Finish Time - 2:00; Pace Per Mile - 9:09   

    Finish Time - 2:05; Pace Per Mile - 9:32   

    Finish Time - 2:10; Pace Per Mile - 9:55   

    Finish Time - 2:15; Pace Per Mile - 10:18   

    Finish Time - 2:20; Pace Per Mile - 10:41   

    Finish Time - 2:25; Pace Per Mile - 11:04   

    Finish Time - 2:30; Pace Per Mile - 11:27   

    Finish Time - 2:35; Pace Per Mile - 11:49   

    Finish Time - 2:45; Pace Per Mile - 12:35   

    Finish Time - 3:00; Pace Per Mile - 13:44   

  • Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon

    Friends and family are welcome to come to the race, bring a motivational sign, and watch and cheer on participants! As always, please be respectful of private property and do not enter the race course. Pedestrians are permitted to cross the course at intersections where race officials are present to direct foot traffic.  Download theTwin Cities In Motion App, presented by Medtronic,  to track runners! 

    Eau Claire Half Marathon

    Click here to see the highlights along the Eau Claire Half Marathon course. 

  • Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon

    Age group awards will be available after participants finish for categories of men, women and non-binary athletes placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their age group. 

     

    Age groups include 8 & under, 9-13, 14-18, 19-24, and continue in five-year increments until the 80+ age group. Athletes registered under “prefer not to disclose” for gender are not eligible for age group awards.

     

    Times awards will be available for pick-up and information on a prize purse for top overall Men's, Women's, and Non-Binary finishers will be available soon.

2024 Course Map

EAU CLAIRE HALF MARATHON
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