Twin Cities Marathon 2027: Date, Training Plan & Guide

The race at a glance

Start time: Sunday, October 17, 2027 at 8 a.m. CT.

Route and elevation

The event runs from Minneapolis to Saint Paul. Confirm the 2027 route map and profile before treating the prior edition's course details as current.

Sunday, October 17, 2027 at 8 a.m. CT.
Minneapolis to Saint Paul; plan separate start and finish transport.
The published detailed course, fuel and cutoff sections still describe 2026.
Use the current 2027 participant guide for final route and race-week instructions.

Race guide

Confirmed next-edition date

The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 17, 2027, at 8 a.m. CT. Twin Cities In Motion's marathon page gives this date for the Minneapolis-to-Saint Paul race. The October 4, 2026 edition has elapsed; the upcoming date is later in October.

Checked October 11, 2026 against the official organizer page.

Item	Status for the next edition
Marathon date and start time	October 17, 2027, at 8 a.m. CT in the current race header
Event location	Minneapolis to Saint Paul
Entry	The page links to 2027 Running Start registration; check availability and terms
Expo, transport, cutoff and fuel stations	Detailed sections still describe 2026; recheck 2027 instructions

Do not book an October 2-4 expo or copy a 2026 hotel block into a 2027 trip. The older 6.5-hour course-services limit and on-course fuel list are not verified here for 2027. Use the current participant guide when the organizer publishes it and check whether your conservative finish range fits its actual cutoff. Keep the point-to-point travel plan separate from the training plan.

Plan backward from the verified date

Plan length	Calendar start anchor
14 weeks	2027-07-11
15 weeks	2027-07-04
16 weeks	2027-06-27
18 weeks	2027-06-13
20 weeks	2027-05-30
24 weeks	2027-05-02

These dates are calendar calculations, not prescribed workloads. Use the training start-date calculator to compare another runway, then choose from recent training, recovery and available days.

Course + conditions (what should change in training)

Surface: Asphalt.

Verification reminder

This is general training and race-planning information, not medical advice. The NHS running-injury guidance advises against running through pain. Seek a qualified clinician's assessment for persistent pain or symptoms that change how you move.

Fit the next training week around your life

A race calendar gives you an anchor. Your completed training and recovery determine the next useful step. Start training now for an iOS coach that adapts near-term marathon training around workouts, recovery and schedule changes. Race entry, athlete choices and event instructions remain with the organizer.

The dated facts above were checked October 11, 2026. Recheck final official instructions before entry or travel. Older operational pages and historical conditions do not establish the current edition's schedule or race-day forecast.

Training plan and timing

Compare the start dates below, then choose a plan that fits your current training and available time.

49 weeks and 5 days remain until the listed 17 October 2027 race day.

Start2 May 2027
Build24 weeks
Taper3 weeks
Race day17 October 2027

24-week plan option

Compare 5 other plan lengths

14-week plan
Start by 11 July 2027
15-week plan
Start by 4 July 2027
16-week plan
Start by 27 June 2027
18-week plan
Start by 13 June 2027
20-week plan
Start by 30 May 2027

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Need a printable plan? Download the Marathon training plan PDF.

Race-day strategy

Start conservatively and use effort when terrain, wind, or crowding changes.
Rehearse the same pacing cues during key sessions.

Open race calculators and tools

Calculator

Running pace + splits

Enter distance and finish time. Get pace per km/mile and a simple splits table.

Distance

Finish time

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Assumptions: steady pacing; no terrain/wind adjustments. Use this to plan, then calibrate by effort in real conditions.

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Planner

Marathon fueling schedule

A simple, repeatable plan: pick a carb target, then schedule doses you can actually execute while running.

Finish time

Carbs per hour (g/h)

Dose interval (min)

Carbs per gel (g)

Total time

4:00:00

Total carbs

300 g

Approx gels

12 gels

Simple schedule

Take a dose every 20 minutes. In training, practice the same timing so race day is automatic.

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Safety note: fueling targets vary by athlete and conditions. Practice in training and adjust if you get GI distress. This is not medical advice.

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Race-week logistics

Use the current organiser guide for schedules, transport, cutoffs, equipment, and other time-sensitive instructions.

Current details to confirm: expo, bib pickup, transport, cutoffs, equipment rules, entry price.

Registration

Check official registration

Start logistics

Verified

Sunday, October 17, 2027 at 8 a.m. CT.

Minneapolis to Saint Paul. Confirm the 2027 start address, corrals and access instructions.

Expo

Location: 2027 expo location and hours not verified.

Hours: Recheck the 2027 schedule; the October 2-3 hours on the current page belong to 2026.

Cutoffs

2027 overall limit not verified; the page's detailed 6.5-hour course-services guidance is labelled 2026.

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FAQs

When is this race in 2027?

The organizer lists Sunday, October 17, 2027 at 8 a.m. CT. Checked October 11, 2026; confirm current official instructions before entry or travel.

Where should I confirm the latest date and start logistics?

Use the official race website first. If an athlete guide is published, treat it as the reference for expo, bib pickup, and start procedures.

How do I register for this race?

Registration rules vary by event and year. Use the official website and registration page links above, and confirm any lottery windows, qualification rules, and transfer policies before you plan travel.

How far in advance should I start training?

Pick a plan length that matches your base and injury history (often 16–24 weeks), then train backward from race day and include a taper.

What is the best pacing strategy for this course?

Start conservatively, settle into rhythm, and protect the final 10K. Use effort cues if conditions change.

What should I focus on in the last 4–6 weeks?

Race-specific long runs, fueling practice, and dialing in pacing cues. Avoid late ‘hero’ sessions that spike injury risk.

What if I don’t know my goal pace yet?

Use the pace calculator to explore scenarios, then anchor training by effort and recovery. Your goal pace should be earned in training, not guessed on race week.

How should I plan fueling for race day?

Practice your fueling schedule in long runs and use a conservative default early (carbs, fluids, and sodium). Adjust for heat and your gut tolerance.

What if the forecast is hotter than the climate context?

Treat heat as a pacing variable. Start more conservatively, fuel and hydrate earlier, and practice one or two long runs with heat adjustments so your race-day plan isn’t improvised.

How should I handle travel stress or jet lag?

Protect sleep and keep the plan simple: arrive with a buffer, keep walking low, rehearse transport to the start, and avoid adding new workouts or new foods late.

When should I practice fueling so it actually works on race day?

Start practicing early — not in the final week. Rehearse the same gel/fluid schedule during long runs at steady effort so your gut tolerates it under load.

How many weeks until this race?

The listed race date is 2027-10-17. Use the training start-date calculator for the number of weeks remaining today; select a plan only after checking that its opening workload fits your recent training.

What is the race registration price?

A current Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon 2027 registration price is not confirmed here. Check the official entry information for availability, current terms and the price that applies to your entry.

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The race at a glance

Route and elevation

Race guide

Confirmed next-edition date

Plan backward from the verified date

Course + conditions (what should change in training)

Verification reminder

Fit the next training week around your life

Training plan and timing

Race-day strategy

Running pace + splits

Marathon fueling schedule

Simple schedule

Race-week logistics

Registration

Start logistics

Expo

Cutoffs

Your race deserves more than a static plan.

FAQs

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Running pace + splits

Marathon fueling schedule

Simple schedule