2025 Details
DATE & TIME
Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 3:00:00 PM UTC
Course
State Capitol Grounds, St. Paul, MN
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Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend Family Events
Share the joys and benefits of running with your next generation.
Be a Family in Motion!
From Diaper Dashers and Toddler Trotters, to those tackling the Family Mile, there’s something for every age and ability.
Fun For All
Kids 18 and under run free...get the whole family moving together!
TC Kids Run Free
Receive a short-sleeve cotton shirt and medal to celebrate your finish.
Family-Friendly Gear
Enjoy music from Koo Koo, free books from The Free Book Buggie, food trucks, and more activities all morning!
Post Consumer Brands™ Family Activity Area
Reasons to Run with Us
"My daughter felt so proud to run the mile, earn the medal and go back through the whole post race experience just like I do on marathon day!"
2022 Family Events Participant
"Fun to participate in the family events with my family (5K for me, toddler trot for my son)."
2023 Family Events Participant
"I like how inclusive these events are of runners of EVERY age and ability."
2022 Family Events Participant
2024 Race Details
KARE 11 Family Mile - 10:00 a.m.
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Gather the family and lace your sneakers for a mile long run around the block.
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Includes a cotton short sleeved t-shirt, medal and finish line snacks
Half Mile, presented by iHeartRadio Minneapolis - 10:30 a.m.
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Perfect for kids who have outgrown the toddler trot, but not quite ready to tackle a mile.
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Includes a cotton short sleeved t-shirt, medal and finish line snacks
Diaper Dash - 11:15 a.m.
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Even your littlest ones can join in on the fun. Set your little one down several feet [25-50] away from you and have them crawl towards you – their finish line!
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Includes an onesie & medal
Toddler Trot - 11:30 a.m.
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Set up A 50-yard dash for your toddlers to race to victory!
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Includes a cotton short sleeved t-shirt & medal
Post Consumer Brands™ Family Activity Area - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Enjoy live music, entertainment and activities!
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The Band Koo Koo will perform at 10 A.M.
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All kids 18 and under run free!
Mile & Half Mile (pricing is for participants who are NOT 18 years or younger)
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Tier 1
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Thursday, March 5th - Thursday, September 19th: $10
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Tier 2
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Friday, September 20th - Monday, September 30th: $15
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Tier 3 - IN PERSON ONLY at the Health & Fitness Expo or at the Capitol Grounds
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Friday, October 4th - Saturday October 5th: $20
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Toddler Trot and Diaper Dash
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Thursday, March 5th - Monday, September 30th: $0
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Packet pick up will be available at the Health & Fitness Expo at the Saint Paul RiverCentre Friday, October 4 and at the State Capitol Grounds near the start line on race morning.
Friday, October 4
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Health & Fitness Expo
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11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Race Day, Saturday, October 5
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State Capitol Grounds
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6:30 a.m. - Race Start Time
The Expo is located on the lower level of the Saint Paul RiverCentre at 175 West Kellogg Blvd St. Paul, MN 55102.
You will need your race number (emailed the week of September 30) and a photo ID to pick up your packet at the Health & Fitness Expo. The Help Desk located in the packet pickup area is staffed by individuals available to help you with registration related issues. There are also two “Race Number Look Up” tables located near the packet pick up entrance.
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Public Transportation
All registered athletes for Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend will have access to ride the Blue Line Light Rail and Green Line Light Rail at no charge on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6. To redeem, riders will show their race bib for admission onto the light rail.
Parking
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Parking for Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend participants and spectators is available the Centennial Parking Ramp located just east of Cedar Street.
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Parking is available in Orange, Green, Blue and Purple ramps at no charge to participants and spectators.
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Be aware of heigh restrictions at the Green, Blue and Purple ramps (6'4" maximum height).
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There are no height restrictions at the Orange Ramp.
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Please be aware of event related road closures in the area and adhere to 'No Parking' signs.
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Vehicles violating city regulations will be ticketed and vehicles on the course will be towed.
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TCM does not operate these lots and are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen property.
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New this year there is free parking available on a first come, first served basis at St. Paul College lots.
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Access to the lots are available off Concordia Ave or Marshall Ave via Dayton Ave to Louis St.
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TCM does not operate these lots and are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen property.
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The Marion St. exit from eastbound 94 is closed both Saturday and Sunday before and during Marathon Weekend events.
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To reach the St. Paul College lots from I-94, use the Dale St exit.
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PLEASE NOTE:
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Plan for extra time for parking or departing from downtown St Paul.
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Check the official City of St. Paul parking information website for up-to-date parking information.
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Lactation Support
For all of our nursing and pumping parents, we see you and we are thrilled to be able to support your feeding and running journeys!
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The Pumpspotting Team will be at the Finish Area with Barb, The Breast Express Bus, to serve as nursing and pumping support, space, and safe milk storage for all athletes and volunteers on both Saturday and Sunday of Marathon Weekend.
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For Sunday Events, a lactation room will be available at the start line at Red Lake Nation College (where the VIP area is located). All milk and personal equipment will be safely stored and transported to the Breast Express Bus at the finish.
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