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Twin Cities Marathon

St. Paul, MN
Friday, October 4, 2024



Mankato Marathon

Mankato, MN
Saturday, October 19, 2024





 

Description: Twin Cities Marathon

The Twin Cities Marathon is a very popular fall marathon choice and is annually one of the largest marathons in the U.S.

The course is a point-to-point course beginning near the Mall of America Field in downtown Minneapolis and finishing at the State Capitol in Saint Paul. The course route travels around four lakes and both sides of the Mississippi River. The course is mostly flat with some rolling hills along the way. However there are no significant climbs.

Description: Mankato Marathon

From the Race Organizers:

Welcome to the heart of the Minnesota River Valley, where you will experience amazing fall views, great people and the bold race you’ve been looking for. Mankato has no shortage of spectators to cheer you on, including cheer teams, aid stops and spectators. Mankato has definitely embraced this as a community event and pulled out all the stops! This race is known for the finish line in the heart of City Center Mankato.


Race Dates

2024: Friday, October 4, 2024
2023: Cancelled

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement
Certified (Boston Qualifier): Yes

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.85 (Better PR Chance)
Course Score: 98.85 (Faster Course)

Race Day Weather

Mean Temperature: 51°F (10°C)
Average High: 62°F (16°C)
Average Low: 40°F (4°C)


Race Size

2024: No Results
2023: No Results
2022: 6,501 Finishers
2021: 3,203 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2024: N/A
2023: No Results
2022: 7.9%
2021: 8.2%
2020: No Results

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes




Race Dates

2024: Saturday, October 19, 2024
2023: Saturday, October 21, 2023

Course Information

Profile: Downhill
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement
Certified (Boston Qualifier): Yes

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.81
Course Score: 97.81

Race Day Weather

Mean Temperature: 45°F (7°C)
Average High: 53°F (11°C)
Average Low: 36°F2 (2°C2)


Race Size

2024: No Results
2023: 556 Finishers
2022: 236 Finishers
2021: 366 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2024: N/A
2023: 10.3%
2022: 4.2%
2021: 6.3%
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes



Marathon Rankings:
Twin Cities Marathon

The Twin Cities Marathon was the 10th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2022. Last year the race was cancelled and this year's ranking will be posted at the end of the year.

In 2022, 7.89% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

It ranks 224th in the U.S. in the percentage of finishers achieving Boston Marathon qualifying times in 2022.

Its Course Score of 98.85 ranks it as the 227th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 5th fastest course in Minnesota.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Twin Cities Marathon a PR Score of 98.85. This PR Score ranks it as the 171st fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest in Minnesota.

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
 

Marathon Rankings:
Mankato Marathon

The Twin Cities Marathon was the 10th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2022. Last year the race was cancelled and this year's ranking will be posted at the end of the year.

Last year 10.25% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 4.24% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.

This gives the Mankato Marathon the 170th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 341st highest percentage in 2022.

Its Course Score of 97.81 ranks it as the 337th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 7th fastest course in Minnesota.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Mankato Marathon a PR Score of 97.81. This PR Score ranks it as the 278th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 7th fastest in Minnesota.

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.

 

Elevation Chart: Twin Cities Marathon

Max Elevation: 950 feet (289m)Elevation Gain: 576 feet (175m)
Min Elevation: 788 feet (240m)Elevation Loss: 495 feet (150m)

Twin

Elevation Chart: Mankato Marathon

Max Elevation: 1016 feet (309m)Elevation Gain: 908 feet (276m)
Min Elevation: 763 feet (232m)Elevation Loss: 889 feet (271m)

Mankato



Finish Time Equivalent


If you ran the Twin Cities Marathon in 3:09:00, the equivalent finish time for the Mankato Marathon would be 3:10:27.

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Race Reviews

Twin Cities Marathon
(4)




JD's review of 2023 race.   


Review

They canceled the race because of 70 degree weather. I have no hope for this race in the future.

Race Tips

Avoid it!

Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)


T$'s review of 2023 race.   


Review

They knew all week the weather and cancelled the morning of. No refunds? What a joke this was planned to take everyones money! I will not recommend anything for this run. I will not sign up again.

Race Tips


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Anonymous's review of 2023 race.   


Review

Cancelled the marathon and 10 mile runs the morning of the race due to "extreme temps" that weren't , and which had been forecasted one week before with no changes. They waited until 5:30 in the morning the day of to cancel, ensuring that the expo and other events milked as much money from participants who won't get a chance to run.

Race Tips


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Curtis's review of 2023 race.   


Review

They canceled the marathon last minute when conditions improved from the Friday forecast. They obviously wanted people to come through the Expo to make their merchandise revenue. I'll never support, run, or recommend this race again. Refunds we won't even mention that.

Race Tips

Stay far away from this race. Its non empathetic organizers only want their money. Look at their generous $40 credit after they cancelled for covid. A disgrace. They should be investigated for fraud.

Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Hotels hike up rates for the race but that is to be expected.

MB's review of 2023 race.   


Review

Cancelled due to weather conditions but nothing has changed in the forecast for the last 72 hours. But what did change? The amount of swag that TCM needed to unload. What a ripoff and scam.

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Read more Twin Cities Marathon Reviews

Mankato Marathon
(3.7)




Kristin's review of 2023 race.   


Review

They recently changed this course and I wouldn't consider this a downhill course by any means. Over 900 feet of elevation gain. Mile 17-18 is a hill and the first few miles are pretty hilly. When I ran there was also a pretty strong headwind for awhile. That being said it was a beautiful fall course and I would probably run it again!

Race Tips


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KW's review of 2019 race.   


Review

The course is beautiful in the fall and the folks setting it up are great. Love the crowd support.

Race Tips


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ML's review of 2013 race.   


Review

Pretty fast course overall. They could improve the course by taking out some of the sharp turns, especially in the middle section. Long sections of open, exposed country roads, which caused some slowdowns due to headwinds. Well organized with nice crowd support for a race of this size.

Race Tips

Our pacer took us out too fast, and I think a more conservative up-front strategy would have been smarter for me. There are a couple of decent rolling hills in miles 4-8. Nothing insurmountable, but worth being aware of. There's a good opportunity to bank time between miles 17 and 19 with a good, steep decline.

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