Twin Cities Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, steady finish
Runners will face temperatures starting at 43°F and rising to 55°F by race end. Wind from the WSW will create a headwind through miles 1-4, necessitating careful pacing early. With average humidity at 65%, maintaining hydration will be crucial, especially as the temperature rises. After mile 10, tailwinds will provide a beneficial boost, making the latter part of the race more favorable.
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Race Info
The Twin Cities Marathon is a point-to-point race from downtown Minneapolis to the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul. The course runs past Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, Lake Harriet and Lake Nokomis, follows the Mississippi River, and finishes along Summit Avenue. It has usually been held on the first Sunday of October and moves to mid-October in 2027, when it runs on October 17. The course records are 2:08:51 for men (Dominic Ondoro, 2016) and 2:25:26 for women (Lilian Chebii, 2026). Wikipedia
