Twin Cities Marathon

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

26.2 miles (42.2 km) · 670 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · Race

Twin Cities Marathon covers 26.2 miles across Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Runners face 670 feet of climbing with 627 feet of loss. The largest climb extends 3.5 miles, gaining 224 feet. The course averages 26 feet of vertical gain per mile. The course is 99% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Terrain difficulty is rated as mostly flat. Difficulty is rated 0.6 out of 10, placing it in the 4.5th percentile. The race draws runners targeting accessible courses.

Route facts

Distance	26.2 mi (42.2 km)
Elevation gain	670 ft (204 m)
Average gain	26 ft per mile (5 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 224 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.2%
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	0.6 of 100
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	63%
Mild uphill	18%
Mild downhill	18%

Questions about Twin Cities Marathon

How much elevation gain does Twin Cities Marathon have?

Twin Cities Marathon has 670 ft (204 m) of elevation gain over 26.2 miles (42.2 km). That averages 26 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Twin Cities Marathon?

The difficulty score for Twin Cities Marathon is 0.6 of 100. That is harder than 4.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 99% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Twin Cities Marathon?

The longest climb on Twin Cities Marathon runs 3.5 miles (5.7 km) and gains 224 ft (68 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.2%.