TC Ultra Loony Challenge

Conquer three races—the 5K, 10K, and Marathon!

2025
Details

DATE & TIME

10K - Saturday, October 4, 2024 at 7:15:00 AM CDT
5K - Saturday, October 4, 2024 at 8:45:00 AM CDT
Marathon - Sunday, October 5, 2024 at 8:00:00 AM CDT

Course

10K & 5K // State Capitol Grounds, St. Paul, MN. Marathon // Minneapolis to Saint Paul, MN.

Three races in two days and the bragging rights to go with them!

Your Epic Weekend

Enjoy the exclusive Challenge Series tent on Saturday to keep you energized and ready to tackle your Sunday distance.

Ultra Loony Amenities

Race Pacers, presented by Medtronic, will set the rhythm and pace you to your marathon goal time.

Hit Your Goal Time With Race Pacers

Not only will you walk away with individual event swag, but also a special TC Ultra Loony Challenge medal and custom swag!

Exclusive Swag

Reasons to Run with Us

2025 Race Details

The TC Ultra Loony Challenge includes:

Registration into each event in the challenge (TC 5K, TC 10K, and Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon) totaling 35.5 miles of running!

TC Ultra Loony Challenge medal

TC Ultra Loony Challenge Series Gift

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon swag and medal

A TC 5K/10K swag and medal

Access to the Ultra Loony Tent between races on Saturday, where you can enjoy coffee, water and light snacks

All Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend amenities

Check back this summer for full race weekend amenities and more event information.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 4, at 10 A.M. CST!

Please note that during registration you will be queued in chronological order for registration check out. The price you receive at checkout will be based on where you fall in the queue.

All TCM Members get fixed, preferred pricing at $269 ( + processing fees = $291.87). Join now and save.

Block 1

1st registrant – 30th registrant: $269 ( + processing fees = $291.87)

Block 2

31st registrant – 90th registrant: $289 ( + processing fees = $313.57)

Block 3

91st registrant – 125th registrant: $309 ( + processing fees = $335.27)
Packet pick up will be available at the Health & Fitness Expo at the Saint Paul RiverCentre Friday, October 3 and at the State Capitol Grounds near the start line on race morning.

Friday, October 3

Health & Fitness Expo  

11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Race Day, Saturday, October 4 

State Capitol Grounds

6:30 a.m. until 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 29) 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.  
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon will have Race Pacers, presented by Medtronic. Charge your run with the right beat and shoot for your goal!

Finish Time - 2:55; Pace Per Mile - 6:40

Finish Time - 3:00; Pace Per Mile - 6:51

Finish Time - 3:05; Pace Per Mile - 7:03

Finish Time – 3:15; Pace Per Mile - 7:26

Finish Time - 3:20; Pace Per Mile - 7:37

Finish Time - 3:25; Pace Per Mile - 7:49

Finish Time - 3:30; Pace Per Mile - 8:01 

Finish Time - 3:35; Pace Per Mile - 8:12 

Finish Time - 3:45; Pace Per Mile - 8:35 

Finish Time - 3:50; Pace Per Mile - 8:46 

Finish Time - 4:00; Pace Per Mile - 9:09 

Finish Time - 4:05; Pace Per Mile - 9:21 

Finish Time - 4:20; Pace Per Mile - 9:55 

Finish Time - 4:35; Pace Per Mile - 10:29 

Finish Time - 4:50; Pace Per Mile - 11:04 

Finish Time - 5:00; Pace Per Mile - 11:26 

Finish Time - 5:15; Pace Per Mile - 12:00 

Finish Time - 5:30; Pace Per Mile - 12:35 

Finish Time – 5:45; Pace Per Mile – 13:10

Finish Time - 6:00; Pace Per Mile - 13:44 

Finish Time - 6:15; Pace Per Mile - 14:18

Finish Time - 6:30; Pace Per Mile - 14:52