2024 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

October 6, 2024


Your Race Weekend Guide

Dear team,

You are an INSPIRATION. Look at all you've accomplished this season! From training, to gathering with other runners, to inspiring those around you, to fundraising! We have changed our goal 4 times because of YOU!

You are making a difference for those in the world. You are giving access to clean water to women and children.

You are allowing God to work through you in incredible ways.

Enjoy your victory lap around the Twin Cities and celebrate all that God has done in and through YOU!

Cheering you on,

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Jill Fox

Packet Pickup + Expo Information 

Dates and Times

Friday, 10/04/2024 from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm
Saturday, 10/05/2024 from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm

Location

St. Paul River Centre—Lower Level | 175 West Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102

Parking and Transportation

Please find parking details on the St. Paul River Centre website.

What to Bring

The Solutions 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.

There is no packet pick up on race day. No exceptions.

You need to check-in with us at the Team World Vision booth while you're at the expo! We will mark off that you're present. You can buy TWV gear, take a picture with the 26.2 sign, and say hi to staff! Please note, our booth will close during the Team Dinner, so please plan to stop by before 5:00 pm on Friday, October 4.

Race Weekend Shirt

2024 Race Weekend Shirts will be available for sale at the Team World Vision Expo booth! This is a great way to show some team spirit, remember the incredible year we've had, and celebrate your accomplishment! It's also a great post-race option for changing out of that sweaty jersey. The only way to get your Race Weekend Shirt is on race weekend, so don't forget to stop by! Reminder: The back of our shirt includes the names of every team member who raised $100 by August 17!

2024 Race Weekend Shirt

Team Dinner

Important Details

Date: Friday, 10/04/2024
Time: 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Cost: $19 per adult, $10 per child 7-12 (kids 6 and under eat for free)
Location: Pinstripes | 3849 Gallagher Dr, Edina, MN 55435
 

Buy Team Dinner Tickets

This will be an incredible evening of celebrations, stories, and carbo-loading for the big race ahead! Enjoy great food and an inspirational program where we'll hear from from Pastor Leith Anderson—there's no better way to prepare for race day! After dinner, stick around for bowling from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm (included with your dinner ticket).

Race Day Details for Runners

Date and Important Times

Sunday, 10/06/2024

10 Miler

Arrive at Meeting Point: 5:45 am
Worship: 6:00 am
Group Photo and Pep Rally: 6:15 am
Walk to Start Corrals: 6:30 am
Race Start: 7:00 am
Finish Line Party: 10:00 am

Marathon

Arrive at Meeting Point: 6:30 am
Worship: 6:45 am
Group Photo and Pep Rally: 7:15 am
Walk to Start Corrals: 7:30 am
Race Start: 8:00 am
Finish Line Party: 10:00 am

Meeting Point

Location: Hope Community Church | 707 10th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415

We will be meeting in the church for a brief time of worship, a chance to use the bathroom, and then head together to the starting line!

Parking and Transportation

No parking will be allowed in any of the lots of the church; street parking only. They will be having church that day and will need to lot for their services. They are kind to let us use their space on a Sunday morning, so let's make sure we respect their wishes! Enter and exit from 10th Avenue only.

Gear Check

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

Finish Line Party

Location: TWV Tent | Saint Paul Capitol Grounds

Join us after the race at the Team World Vision tent to meet your family and teammates to celebrate! We'll have food, drinks, and music!

Map

Additional Details
  • Plan ahead. Find details from the race here.
  • Arrive early because time moves fast on race morning. Anticipate traffic.
  • It's best to get a ride and have someone drop you off near the start line.
  • Paid parking lots and limited street parking in the area. Event rates may apply.
  • 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.

Race Course Map

Map

 

Race Day Details for Spectathletes

Spectathletes, you are a crucial part of race day! You make this day special for your runner and all runners out there on the course. If you've ever run any kind of race, you know how meaningful the crowds cheers are. Be sure to cheer on all Team World Vision participants by name, wear orange, and plan on being loud! A sign or cowbell is a great addition too.

Cheer Station #1

Time: 8:30 am until 10:30 am
Location: Mile 8 | 4612 E Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55419

Park in any of the nearby neighborhoods and walk to our Mile 8 cheer station.

Cheer Station 1 Map

Cheer Station #2

Time: 9:00 am until 11:45 am
Location: Mile 13 | East Lake Nokomis Pkwy and 55th Street

Park in the neighborhood street to the east of Lake Nokomis and walk to our Mile 13 cheer station..

Map

Cheer Station #3

Time: 10:00 am until 2:30 pm
Location: Mission Mile (Mile 22)—Oaks Park | 2102 E River Terrace, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Park in any of the residential areas and walk to our Mile 22 cheer station.

Map

Finish Line Party

Join us anytime after 10:00 am at the Team World Vision Finish Line Party to meet your runner, hang, eat food, and party while we celebrate our team’s HUGE accomplishment!!

Location: TWV Tent | Saint Paul Capitol Grounds

Map

What to Wear

Team World Vision Jersey

Buy your jersey ahead of time via the Team World Vision Store. Be sure to put your name across the front so people can cheer for you by name!

race day gear

Check out our Gear Guide for ideas and a race day packing list! Lay out your "flat runner" so you can be sure you have everything you need (and post it when you ask for race day donations and prayers).

 
Dress for the Weather

The race will happen rain or shine! Be sure to have what you need for race day.

What to Wear

Race Weekend Shirt

2024 Race Weekend Shirts will be available for sale at the Team World Vision Expo booth! This is a great way to show some team spirit, remember the incredible year we've had, and celebrate your accomplishment! It's also a great post-race option for changing out of that sweaty jersey. The only way to get your Race Weekend Shirt is on race weekend, so don't forget to stop by! Reminder: The back of our shirt includes the names of every team member who raised $100 by August 17!

2024 Race Weekend Shirt           

Fundraising

Fundraising Resources

As we get to race day, it’s not too late to hit or even go beyond your fundraising goal! Our finish line = a fresh start for vulnerable communities! Keep working toward making a big impact!

Download the app to take your fundraising on the go, update your social media, and keep your friends and family updated with photos, progress reports, and prayer requests, plus don’t forget to share your fundraising link. Be bold in asking for donations—you're crushing this race for a reason!