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TC Ultra Loony Challenge

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

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Registration for all Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend events, including the TC 10 Mile, will open in March 2025!

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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.

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Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend

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

Train for race-day with complimentary access to ASICS Runkeeper Go! Monitor your pace and distance, and get while providing motivational updates from your supporters.

Train with ASICS Runkeeper Go™

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

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"There is no better finish in running than coming down Summit Ave to the Capitol."

2023 Saturday Events Participant

"Top-notch volunteers, OUTSTANING results, set up of course, and production team in place."

2022 Saturday Events Participant

"I love the atmosphere and energy everyone brings to the start line and the crowd support along the way."

2023 Saturday Events Participant

2024 TC Ultra Loony Challenge Course Details

2024 TC Ultra Loony Challenge SWAG

2024 TC Ultra Loony Challenge
Participant Gift

BOCO Gear® Deluxe Backpack and Crew Socks

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2024 5K & 10K Swag

Finisher Medal & ASICS® Short Sleeve Technical Shirt

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2024 Marathon Swag

Finisher Medal & ASICS® Long Sleeve Technical Shirt

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2024 Race Details

  • The 2024 TC Ultra Loony Challenge is SOLD OUT!

  • 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

    • TC 5K/10K swag and medal

    • Access to the Series Challenge Tent between races on Saturday, where you can enjoy coffee, water and light snacks

    • All Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend amenities

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  • Start Line Hotels:

    Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot for 189.00 USD per night

    Residence Inn Minneapolis Downtown at The Depot for 189.00 USD per night

     

    Book your group rate for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon here.

     

    To book over the phone, please contact Renaissance Reservations at (866) 211-4611 or (612) 375-1700 or Residence Inn Reservations at (866) 211-4612 or (612) 340-1300 and ask for the Twin Cities Marathon 2024 group block to get the group rate of $189.00.

    • Please note there is a two-night minimum stay required for group rate.

    • If you are looking to extend your stay pre- or post-current blocked dates or are having difficulties in making your reservation(s), please call Kory Kingsbury at (612) 758-7895 or email [email protected].

    Saint Paul options can be found here.

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    Find other local options here:

  • TC 10K & TC 5K participants may place their gear and other items in the clear, plastic race bag provided at packet pick up. On Saturday gear check can only be dropped off at the State Capitol Grounds in the clear, plastic bag given at packet pick up. Items in other bags will not be accepted.

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    Marathon participants may place their gear and other items in the clear, plastic race bag provided at packet pick up. Gear check can only be dropped off at the Marathon start line in the clear, plastic bag given at packet pick up. Items in other bags will not be accepted.

     

    NOTE: Gear check drop-off will be available ONLY on race day at the event site.

  • 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, Saturday, October 5.

     

    Friday, October 4 

    • Health & Fitness Expo  

    • 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

     

    Race Day, Saturday, October 5 

    • State Capitol Grounds

    • 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.  

  • Parking

    • Parking for Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend participants and spectators is available the Centennial Parking Ramp located just east of Cedar Street.

      • Parking is available in Orange, Green, Blue and Purple ramps at no charge to participants and spectators. 

      • Be aware of heigh restrictions at the Green, Blue and Purple ramps (6'4" maximum height). 

        • There are no height restrictions at the Orange Ramp. 

      • Please be aware of event related road closures in the area and adhere to 'No Parking' signs.

      • Vehicles violating city regulations will be ticketed and vehicles on the course will be towed.

      • TCM does not operate these lots and are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen property. 

    • New this year there is free parking available on a first come, first served basis at St. Paul College lots.  

      • Access to the lots are available off Concordia Ave or Marshall Ave via Dayton Ave to Louis St.  

      • TCM does not operate these lots and are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen property.  

      • The Marion St. exit from eastbound 94 is closed both Saturday and Sunday before and during Marathon Weekend events.  

      • To reach the St. Paul College lots from I-94, use the Dale St exit. 

    PLEASE NOTE: ​

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    Marathon and 10 Mile Participant Buses

    Like previous years, we will have free participant buses for Marathon participants and 10 Mile participants, including rides to the start line from St. Paul and rides from the finish line returning back to the start line area in Minneapolis and to the InterContinental in downtown St. Paul. 

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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.

  • 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!

    • 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.

    • 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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    TC 5K & TC 10K

    • 10K finishers are expected to complete the course at a pace of 16-minutes-per-mile or faster.

    • 5K finishers are expected to complete the course at a pace of 25-minutes-per-mile or faster.

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    Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon​

    • Roads will be closed and course services will be provided for all participants able to finish the marathon in six hours from the time the start line closes. Finishing the marathon by 2:20 P.M. generally means maintaining an average pace of 13:44 per mile.

      • For more information, visit the "Course Details" section of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon page.

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    On Course Support

    • Both TC 5K  & TC 10K will have Nuun Sport (Strawberry Lemonade flavor) at fluid stations. Click here to view the course support information for the TC 5K, and here for the TC 10K!

    • The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon will have Anderson's Maple Syrup Pure Fuel provided at Mile 17, pickle juice at mile 13,and Nuun Endurance (Lemon-Lime flavor) at fluid stations. Click here to view all course support information, including water, toilets, and hydration for the Marathon!​

     

    The Runtourage

    Twin Cities In Motion celebrates all runners and walkers - whatever your pace. The Runtourage exists to provide a supportive and enthusiastic presence for our back of the pack participants. Look for our Runtourage volunteers toward the end of our races and the last 8 miles of the marathon! Learn more here​.

  • Run the race on a red carpet by signing up for the  VIP program, presented by Medtronic!

  • The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon will have Race Pacers, presented by Medtronic. Charge your run with the right beat and shoot for your goal!  

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    • Finish Time - 3:00; Pace Per Mile - 7:15    

    • Finish Time - 3:20; Pace Per Mile - 7:38    

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

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

    • Finish Time - 3:40; Pace Per Mile - 8:23    

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

    • Finish Time - 3:55; Pace Per Mile - 8:57    

    • 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 - 6:00; Pace Per Mile - 13:44    

  • 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 the Twin Cities In Motion App, presented by Medtronic, to track runners and stay up to date on Marathon Weekend!

Access 
Marathon Weekend results with Mtec.

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