Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend welcomed more than 33,000 participants from all 50 states and 24 countries this weekend, setting a new event registration record in its 45-year history.

Nearly 4,000 participants completed their first marathon, more than 3,000 young people crossed finish lines through TC Kids Run Free, hundreds joined the inaugural Walker Wave, and a record 2,000 participants represented more than 70 charities, helping generate more than $1.5 million for important causes.

More than 300,000 spectators cheered participants along the route from downtown Minneapolis to the Minnesota State Capitol. Cowbells, costumes, and music energized neighborhoods, while more than 70 Diane & Alan Page Community Cheer Challenge zones marked a record level of organized support along the course. Around 4,000 dedicated volunteers played a crucial role in making the weekend possible, working to support runners and spectators, and ensure the event ran smoothly from start to finish.

Marathon Weekend generated more than $48 million in statewide economic impact according to a recent study, and Twin Cities In Motion expects that figure to grow to more than $60 million annually by 2031 through continued participation growth and event development.

Historic Performances

Records were set throughout Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, which featured championship racing on both Saturday and Sunday for the first time in the event's 45-year history.

Saturday belonged to the USATF 10K Championships, awarded to Twin Cities In Motion last year and contested as part of the Medtronic TC 10K, long regarded as one of the fastest road 10K races in the country.The race lived up to that reputation. Aidan Troutner (27:40) and Emily Venters (31:09) won national titles, each breaking both the USATF championship record and the event record. The day also featured a standout performance from Sara Hall, who established a new All-Women's US Masters 10K record.

Sunday opened with the Medtronic TC 10 Mile, one of the nation's most celebrated 10-mile races, and Minnesota runners swept both podiums. Leo Goodman of Hopkins won the men's race in 49:14, followed by Emmett Anderson of Staples (50:26) and Daniel Docherty of St. Paul (50:57). Elizabeth Klecker of St. Paul won the women's race in 57:33, ahead of Heather Kampf of Minneapolis (58:38) and Morgan Richter of Edina (58:52).

The marathon wheelchair races also showcased exceptional skill and determination. Chicago's Hannah Babalola defended her women's title in 2:39:07, while fellow Chicagoan Jenya Senbeta won the men's title in 1:46:04.

Sunday’s record-setting women’s marathon performance was delivered by Lilian Chebii, finishing in 2:25:26 and breaking the course record of 2:26:51 by 85 seconds. The mark had stood for 25 years, making it one of the longest-standing records in the event's history.

Victor Shitsama won the men's marathon race in 2:12:20 in his debut at the distance, pulling away from the field along Summit Avenue in St. Paul.

The marathon also reinforced the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon's reputation as a place where athletic dreams move forward. Fifteen professional athletes achieved qualifying standards for next year's U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon, including six men running under 2:16:00 and nine women under 2:37:00.