Overview

• Dates: Friday–Sunday, October 3–5, 2025.
• Events: 5K, 10K, TC Kids races (Saturday); 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon (Sunday); finish at the Minnesota State Capitol.
• Course: Scenic route from near U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis to Saint Paul’s Capitol grounds, including the Chain of Lakes and Summit Avenue.

Details and route overview from event organizers and local guides. 

Key Start Times (Highlights)

• Saturday, Oct 4: TC 5K at 8:45 a.m.; TC 10K follows on the Capitol grounds. 
• Sunday, Oct 5: TC 10 Mile, Half Marathon, and Marathon (staggered Sunday morning starts; check your bib/corral for exact times). 

For your specific corral and exact start, verify in your participant guide or bib email.

Packet Pickup & Expo

Location: Saint Paul RiverCentre (175 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul). Hours: Friday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. No race-day packet pickup. Allow extra time for security screening at the Expo. 

Tip: One runner may pick up another runner’s packet with the proper info—helpful for travelers. 

Road Closures & Getting Around

• Expect early-morning Sunday closures in downtown Minneapolis and along the race course.
• Marion St exit from EB I-94 closed at times; use Dale St as an alternate. 
• Additional rolling closures occur Saturday around the Capitol for 5K/10K events.Check the latest course/traffic maps before you leave. 

Course & Support Maps

Official maps for Saturday and Sunday—including start/finish layouts, water/aid stations, and spectator zones—are posted by Twin Cities In Motion. Bookmark them for quick access on race day. 

Spectator Notes

• Great viewing: Chain of Lakes, along Summit Avenue, Cathedral approach, and the finish at the Capitol.
• Plan meeting spots away from the finish chute to avoid congestion.
• This year, blue & green ribbons will line parts of Summit Avenue to honor victims of the Annunciation School shooting—a community tribute you’ll likely notice on course. 

Weather & Safety

Organizers say the race is on this weekend and continue to monitor conditions with lessons learned since 2023. Be heat-smart: hydrate early, pace conservatively, and use on-course aid.

Quick Tips for Runners

• Arrive 45–60 minutes before your wave; allow time for bag check and restrooms.
• Drink at every aid station in warm conditions; consider electrolytes and a fueling plan.
• Set a family meetup point beyond the finish area to ease post-race congestion.