Weather
Climate Avg| Time | Temp | Dew Pt | Humidity | Wind | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 60.3 – 70.9°F | 59° OK | 72 – 91% | 9 mph S | Clear sky |
| 8:00 AM | 60.7 – 71.1°F | 59° OK | 72 – 87% | 9 mph S | Clear sky |
| 9:00 AM | 47.1 – 73.4°F | 54° Nice | 69 – 86% | 7 mph S | Clear sky |
| 10:00 AM | 52.8 – 75°F | 54° Nice | 67 – 74% | 9 mph S | Clear sky |
| 11:00 AM | 57.7 – 78°F | 53° Nice | 52 – 73% | 9 mph S | Clear sky |
| Finish | 61.7 – 80.8°F | 51° Nice | 38 – 68% | 10 mph S | Clear sky |
Based on 3-year average for this date. Real forecast available in 64 days.
Elevation Profile
Course Stats
Mile Splits
| Mile | Grade |
|---|---|
| 1 | +0.0% |
| 2 | -0.1% |
| 3 | +0.9% |
| 4 | -0.6% |
| 5 | -0.0% |
| 6 | -0.1% |
| 7 | -0.0% |
| 8 | +0.2% |
| 9 | -0.8% |
| 10 | -0.0% |
| 11 | -0.0% |
| 12 | +0.5% |
| 13 | -0.4% |
| 14 | -0.2% |
| 15 | -0.2% |
| 16 | +0.3% |
| 17 | -0.5% |
| 18 | +0.2% |
| 19 | +1.4% |
| 20 | +0.7% |
| 21 | +0.3% |
| 22 | -0.1% |
| 23 | -0.1% |
| 24 | +0.0% |
| 25 | -0.1% |
| 26 | -1.5% |
| 27 | +0.9% |
RM Difficulty Index
Race-Day Weather History
Race-morning conditions on this date over the past 8 years: median 51°F with a 45°F dew point and 6 mph wind. 2 of 8 years were warm enough to slow race pace.
| Year | Temp | Dew Pt | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73°F | 62°F | 10 mph | — | Clear |
| 2022 | 60°F | 50°F | 6 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2021 | 53°F | 52°F | 2 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2020 | 37°F | 33°F | 4 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2019 | 45°F | 37°F | 3 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2018 | 38°F | 28°F | 6 mph | — | Clear |
| 2017 | 49°F | 39°F | 8 mph | — | Clear |
| 2016 | 61°F | 55°F | 13 mph | — | Drizzle |
Morning conditions (race window) on the Twin Cities Marathon calendar date each year, from the ERA5 reanalysis archive — the race’s usual slot, not necessarily each edition’s exact day.
Twin Cities Marathon Pace Calculator & Race Plan
The Twin Cities Marathon runs from Minneapolis to St. Paul along a scenic route around the lakes and the Mississippi River. 206 meters of gain with some rolling hills, particularly around the chain of lakes in the first half.
Early October weather in Minnesota can be unpredictable. Our model gives you splits adjusted for whatever the forecast shows.
Twin Cities Marathon FAQ
When is the next Twin Cities Marathon?›
The next Twin Cities Marathon is on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
How long is the Twin Cities Marathon?›
The Twin Cities Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 km), the standard marathon distance. It runs in Minneapolis to St. Paul, MN.
How much elevation gain does the Twin Cities Marathon have?›
The Twin Cities Marathon has about 675 ft (206 m) of climbing and 675 ft of descent, with a maximum grade of 1.46%.
Is the Twin Cities Marathon flat, downhill, or hilly?›
The Twin Cities Marathon starts and finishes at roughly the same elevation (net +0 m). With 675 ft of total climbing along the way, the profile rolls even though the net change is small.
How hard is the Twin Cities Marathon?›
Runner's Math scores the Twin Cities Marathon 37/100 (Moderate) — #14 of 38 marathon courses in our library, ranked by modeled time cost. The profile costs about 0:58 versus a flat course for a runner at 4:00-marathon pace.
What's the weather usually like at the Twin Cities Marathon?›
Over the past 8 years on this date, median race-morning conditions were 51°F with a 45°F dew point and 6 mph wind. 2 of 8 years were warm enough to slow race pace.