DATE & TIME
May 17, 2025 at 1:30:00 PM
Course
Minnehaha Falls Regional Park, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Join us and find your place with people who make you bloom!
Women Bring the Energy
Celebrate with joy and in style with a unique finisher medal and swag.
Awesome Gear
Run our traditional and scenic Mississippi River courses starting and finishing at Minnehaha Park.
Scenic Spring-Time Course
Donate to Girls on the Run Minnesota during registration and see who you are supporting when you cross the finish line for all PNC Women Run the Cities races.
All for a Great Cause
Reasons to Run with Us
Gallery
2024 Women Run the Cities
2025 WRTC Swag
Storm Creek
Luxe Hooded Long Sleeve Participant Shirt and Finisher Medal
Storm Creek is the Official Apparel Partner of PNC Women Run the Cities. Learn more here.
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2025 Race Details
All price tiers end 11:59 P.M. on their end date, unless otherwise noted. Kids 18 and under run free in all in-person events. All TCM Members get fixed, preferred pricing at $54 (plus processing fees = $58.86). Join now and save.
Tier 1
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1st - 50th Registrant: $59 (plus processing fees = $64.31)
Tier 2
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51st Registrant - Thursday, January 30: $64 (plus processing fees = $69.76)
Tier 3
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Friday, January 31 - Thursday, April 3: $69 (plus processing fees = $75.21)
Tier 4
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Friday, April 4 - Thursday, May 1: $74 (plus processing fees = $80.66)
Tier 5
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Friday, May 2- Wednesday, May 14: $79 (plus processing fees = $86.11)
Tier 6
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Thursday, May 15 - Saturday, May 17: $80 (plus processing fees = $87.20)
Virtual Pricing
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$39.00 (plus processing fees: $42.51)
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Thursday, May 15
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Time: 11 AM - 7 PM
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Location: Summit Brewing Co.
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Yoga, presented by TRIA Orthopedics
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6 - 6:45 P.M.
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Weather Permitting
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Friday, May 16
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Time: 11 AM - 7 PM
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Location: Summit Brewing Co.
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Yoga, presented by TRIA Orthopedics
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6 - 6:45 P.M.
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Rain or Shine
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Saturday, May 17
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Time: 7:30 AM until Race Start
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Location: Race Site, Minnehaha Falls Regional Park
Included at packet pick up:
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Race bib with attached timing device (do not bend)
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Four pins to attach your bib to your shirt
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Participant gear
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Race day information and customer service support: Event Alert System level, last-minute course changes, parking tips, large maps
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TCM merchandise available for purchase
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Public Transit: All registered participants and volunteers will have access to Metropolitan Council transportation (bus and light rail) at no charge on Saturday, May 17 (4 A.M. - 1 P.M.). To redeem, participants and volunteers can download the pass online, or print the pass, and present it to driver. Access the pass here.
There is designated participant and spectator parking at the park & ride lots for the Fort Snelling Light Rail Station. The designated lots are Fort Snelling North and Fort Snelling South. Spectators can either pay onsite or use the Metro Transit app to purchase tickets ahead of time after creating an account. There are two types of passes All-Day and 2.5-hour passes. For fare amounts please check here.
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Ride the light rail from Fort Snelling Station to the Minnehaha/50th St Station.
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Safely cross Hiawatha at the traffic light.
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Follow the path and signage to race area.
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Total trip time ranges from 15-20 minutes depending on where you park and you don’t just miss the train. If you do add another 15 minutes.
Parking: There is no designated participant parking, but we suggest parking in the Fort Snelling Parking Lots and ride light rail to 50th Street & Minnehaha Park Station. Neighborhood parking is also available in the area. Please pay close attention to no parking signs, designated parking hours and meter details. Obey all parking rules in effect and do not park along the race course.
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Participants may place their gear and other items in the clear, plastic race bag provided at gear check. Race-day gear check will be marked with a flag and located near Packet Pick Up and the Finish Line.
Please take note of the following details related to this free, race-day service:
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Personal bags will not be accepted
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Clear, plastic bags will be available on race day
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Do NOT leave bags unattended on race day at any time
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Affix the gear check tag from race bib to the plastic bag using the tie provided at the gear check drop zone
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Tie bags securely shut before dropping at the gear check drop zone
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Do not check valuables, Twin Cities In Motion is not responsible for lost or stolen items
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Gear check opens at 7:00 a.m.
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Gear check closes at 11:00 a.m.
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We discourage runners and spectators from carrying non-transparent bags at the event at any time
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Course Support: The PNC Women Run the Cities 10 Mile will have fluid stations and toilets at approx. miles 1.5, 3.8, 5.1, 7.4, and 8.9. View the full course support table here.
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! Learn more here.
The 10 Mile 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 - 1:15; Pace Per Mile - 7:30
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Finish time - 1:20; Pace Per Mile - 8:00
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Finish time - 1:25; Pace Per Mile - 8:30
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Finish time - 1:30; Pace Per Mile - 9:00
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Finish time - 1:35; Pace Per Mile - 9:30
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Finish time - 1:40; Pace Per Mile - 10:00
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Finish time - 1:45; Pace Per Mile - 10:30
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Finish time - 1:50; Pace Per Mile - 11:00
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Finish time - 2:00; Pace Per Mile - 12:00
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Finish time - 2:05; Pace Per Mile - 12:30
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Finish time - 2:10; Pace Per Mile - 13:00
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Finish time - 2:20; Pace Per Mile - 14:00
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All kids 18 and under are welcome to run the PNC Women Run the Cities 10 Mile for free, and will receive the same amenities as adults. To learn more about the TC Kids Run Free Program click here.
Submit your virtual results here.
Gear will be mailed to the shipping address provided at the time of registration by 5/30/25. Any changes to your address must be sent to [email protected] prior to 5/17/25. Additional charges or delays in shipping may apply for incorrect addresses.
Age Group Awards
Age group awards will be available after you finish at the packet pick-up tent for categories of men, women and non-binary athletes placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their age group. 5K awards will be available beginning at 9:45am, 10K at 9:30am, and the half marathon at 10:00am.
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.
Complimentary entries to next years event will be awarded to the top 3 overall women, and non-binary athletes in the PNC Women Run the Cities 10K and 10 Mile. Codes to register for the event will be sent out in December 2025. The alternative standard for a comped entry into the PNC Women Run the Cities 10K and 10 Mile is to have run an 85%+ age-graded performance in the last two years (there are only a limited number of these available). If you have met these standards, please email Alana Dillinger who coordinates all awards at [email protected].
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.
We have individual and group opportunities available for PNC Women Run the Cities May 13 - 20. We hope you will be able to donate your time and energy! Learn more and sign up here.