Twin Cities Marathon adds 10K to Saturday events

TWIN CITIES MARATHON, INC. ADDS 10K RACE TO MARATHON WEEKEND
Inaugural TC 10K offers further opportunity to take part in Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend, October 2-4

(Minneapolis, MN) As part of National Running Day, Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. announces the addition of a new 10K running event, which will headline races on Saturday of Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend (October 3-4). The TC 10K will start the day, known as “A Day of Fun for the Whole Family”, as an opportunity for those who’d like a challenge to the 5K distance that has been part of race weekend for more than 20 years.

“We recognize participants of marathon weekend continue to challenge their endurance and increase their distances, so we are hoping the addition of this new 10K will offer runners a bridge between the 5K and the popular Medtronic TC 10 Mile, which takes place on marathon Sunday (October 4),” said Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. executive director Virginia Brophy Achman. “An addition to race weekend is something we know we’ve got space for on Saturday and the continued strength of this sport in Minnesota, and on marathon weekend, means we have the chance to include even more participants in this annual fall marathon weekend tradition.”

Registration for the TC 10K is online at www.mtcmarathon.org and via paper registration, as well as day of opportunities to register. Cost for the inaugural 10K is $25.00. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. in front of the State Capitol in St. Paul (MN), ahead of the TC 5K, Diana Pierce Family Mile, Half Mile, Toddler Trot, Diaper Dash and Mascot Invitational.

About Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon WeekendThe Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America® is recognized as one of the top marathons and great road races of our time and registration is currently underway. Join us as the tradition continues October 2-4. The three-day weekend celebration of fitness includes a 5K run/walk, children's fun runs, pasta dinner, health and fitness expo and Medtronic TC 10 Mile, in addition to the marathon. Medtronic is the title sponsor of marathon race weekend events. New this year, the “Best Seat in the House” contest will award one marathon participant the opportunity to experience their run the same was a professional runner in our Championship races. Visit mtcmarathon.org for more information.