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Twin Cities Marathon Race Weekend Itinerary

A day-by-day template for your Twin Cities Marathon race weekend — from Thursday arrival through Sunday race day and celebration. Includes 9 verified events from our race-week database.

AI-recommended items are labeled. Verified events are shown with their source.

Thursday — Arrival

Thursday, October 1

Afternoon

Arrive & check in

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Get settled at your hotel and pick up your race packet info

Evening

Expo visit

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Pick up your bib and explore the race expo

Night

Easy shakeout run

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2-3 miles easy to loosen up from travel

Dinner

Light carb-loading dinner

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Pasta, rice, or pizza — don't overeat

Friday — Shakeout & Activations

Friday, October 2

Morning

Morning shakeout run

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Easy 2-3 miles with your running club or a brand shakeout

Day

Brand activations & expo

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Explore sponsor activations and finish expo shopping

Lunch

Carb-loading lunch

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Focus on carbohydrates — pasta, rice, or bread

Evening

Runner events & panels

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Check out athlete panels and community events

Dinner

Carb-loading dinner

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Your main pre-race meal — keep it familiar

12 AM

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Health + Fitness Expo

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Not specified·12:00 AM CDT

11 AM

Twin Cities Health and Fitness Expo

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Saint Paul RiverCentre·11:00 AM CDT

5 PM

Arc'teryx Twin Cities Marathon Shakeout Run

Community Verified

Twin Cities·5:00 PM CDT

Saturday — Race Prep

Saturday, October 3

Morning

Easy morning

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Short easy run or rest day — don't overdo it

Day

Expo (if needed)

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Last chance for packet pickup or expo shopping

Afternoon

Runner events

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Any remaining community events or brand activations

Evening

Early dinner

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Eat early — aim to finish by 6 PM for good digestion

Night

Prepare gear & sleep early

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Lay out your race kit, set multiple alarms

8 AM

The Cereal Shakeout at Highland

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Highland·8:30 AM CDT

10 AM

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend Health & Fitness Expo

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Saint Paul RiverCentre·10:00 AM CDT

10 AM

Twin Cities Health & Fitness Expo

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Saint Paul RiverCentre·10:00 AM CDT

10 AM

Twin Cities Health & Fitness Expo (Day 2)

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Saint Paul RiverCentre·10:00 AM CDT

10 AM

Medtronic TC Family Events

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State Capitol Grounds·10:00 AM CDT

Sunday — Race Day

Sunday, October 4

08:00 AM CT

Wake up & eat breakfast

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Eat 2-3 hours before the start — familiar foods only

Pre-race

Get to the start

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Leave early — expect crowds and transit delays

08:00 AM CT

Race start

Run the Twin Cities Marathon!

Post-race

Recovery & photos

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Refuel, stretch, and celebrate at the finish

Evening

Celebration dinner

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You earned it — celebrate with friends and family

9 AM

Summit Brewing Co. Beer Garden

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Minnesota State Capitol Grounds·9:00 AM CDT

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