Association Members
The Twin Cities In Motion Association is made up of nearly 400 dedicated volunteers working year-round to plan all TCM's events and activities.
Association members serve on divisions and committees that support all aspects of our races, from Marketing to Registration to Fluid Stations and Finish Line Logistics.
Divisions and committees meet multiple times a year and have significant responsibilities on race day. Each division is led by a Division Director who is the volunteer counterpart of a staff member.
Community Engagement Division
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Community Engagement Committee Members: 2
Events & Services Division
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Corporate Team Challenge Committee: 2 positions available
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VIP Committee (Start Line): 2 positions available
Marathon Weekend Race Operations Division
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Head Course Marshal: 1 position available
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Logistics Captain: 3 positions
Volunteer Management Division
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Friday - Saturday Expo Co-Chair: 2 positions available
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Sunday Finish Line Co-Chair: 1 position available
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend Association Openings
Association Division Descriptions
Community Engagement Committee members support TCM in the planning and execution of community engagement strategies including planning for ongoing Motion Center programs (ex. educational and social programming) and large events (ex. Global Running Day, Marathon Monday Kick-Off Celebration.
Opportunities may also include off-site community engagement opportunities (ex. Festivals and community runs).
The Events & Services Division (E-Team) organizes and plans all supplementary events for marathon week. The division is responsible for the following events during marathon weekend: Health & Fitness Expo, Corporate Team Challenge, Race Series, Charter Club, Information Booth, Technology, VIP Tent, and Beer Garden (Brew Crew), committees work to enhance the runner and spectator experience. Additionally, E-Team manages aspects (Beer Gardens, Corporate Team Challenge, and Festival Activities) at applicable events throughout the year.
The Get in Gear Division is responsible for the management of the event, registration all the way to post-race clean-up. The division focuses on the safety and security of every participant and volunteer during the race. The division has the responsibility for all aspects of planning, organization, and management of the races, literally from the start to the finish.
The Hot Dash Division is responsible for the management of the event, registration all the way to post-race clean-up. The division focuses on the safety and security of every participant and volunteer during the race. The division has the responsibility for all aspects of planning, organization, and management of the races, literally from the start to the finish.
The Marathon Weekend Race Operations Division includes committees that operate the events start area, course, finish area, logistics function, event safety function and professional athletes program It is focused on the safety and security of every participant and volunteer during marathon weekend. Race Operations has the responsibility for all aspects of planning, organization, and management of the races, from the start to the finish.
The Marketing and Public Relations (MPR) Division is responsible for helping promote Twin Cities In Motion, Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, and other events throughout the year. It does so through media relations, content creation, race enhancement promotions, social media, and more. The TCM/marathon branding is also conveyed through the selection and design of merchandise made available for purchase throughout the year. This division is an integral part of the promotion of the organization. MPR Committees Include: Social Media, Media Relations and Content Creation, and Merchandise.
The Registration Division is responsible for prepping and managing all aspects of Pre-Race Packet Pick Up and Race Day Packet Pickup operations at TCM events. It is the goal of the Registration Division to make sure that each participant feels welcomed and appreciated at all TCM events.
The Turkey Day Division is responsible for the management of the event, registration all the way to post-race clean-up. The division focuses on the safety and security of every participant and volunteer during the race. The division has the responsibility for all aspects of planning, organization, and management of the races, literally from the start to the finish.
The Volunteer Management Division is responsible for recruiting volunteers for all TCM events and managing volunteers from check-in until they leave their assigned area. Nearly 5,000 volunteers are needed for TCM events throughout the year. It is the goal of the Volunteer Management Division to not only help ensure that all areas are fully staffed with volunteers as needed, but also to make sure that each volunteer feels welcomed and appreciated at all TCM events.
The Women Run the Cities Division is responsible for the management of this woman’s focused event, registration all the way to post-race clean-up. The division focuses on the safety and security of every participant and volunteer during the race. The division has the responsibility for all aspects of planning, organization, and management of the races, literally from the start to the finish.
The Youth Programs Division is responsible for providing opportunities for schools, youth organizations and families to participate in year-round events. Events include TC Kids Tater Trot at Hot Dash, Sprocket Scamper at Get in Gear, TC Kids Run The Cities at Women Run the Cities. As well as Saturday Events during Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, which includes the TC 10K, TC 5K, One Mile, Half Mile, Toddler Trot, Diaper Dash, and the Family Activity Area. In addition, the committee has input and interacts with the Kids Run Free Program.