Twin Cities Marathon

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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

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	6.2 mi, 157 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 12.5% 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 6.2 miles (10.0 km) and gains 157 ft (48 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.2%.