Best of the Midwest
For professional or aspiring professional athletes with running ties to the Midwest.
Key Details
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Best of the Midwest
The Best of the Midwest Invitational is a “race within a race” in the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon for professional or aspiring professional athletes with running ties to the Midwest.
Athletes accepted into the “Best of the Midwest” program will compete for a dedicated $20,000 prize purse and will receive full professional athlete amenities including a travel stipend for athletes traveling from outside the Twin Cities Metro Area; two nights stay (double-occupancy) at the event hotel; a pre-race athletes’ dinner; airport pick-up and drop-off (if needed); race day transportation from the event hotel; and elite fluids.
Eligible States:
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Missouri, Minnesota, and Kansas
2024 APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Athletes are not chosen based solely on athletics performance. Other factors include, but are not limited to , date of application, potential to qualify for national/international competitions, social media presence, and geographical diversity within the Midwest will all be considered. Acceptance to the program is at Twin Cities In Motion’s sole discretion.
The 2024 Best of the Midwest field has been chosen, and applications are now closed.
Prize
Purse Information
Prize money for athletes accepted to the field will have to opportunity to win the following prize money in addition to being eligible for the overall marathon professional prize purse.
