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Welcome to Marathon Weekend!
Dear Friends in the Media,
On behalf of the Twin Cities In Motion Board of Directors, Staff and Association Volunteers, welcome to the
33rd annual Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend! Without you, we could not share this premier
weekend of events with the Twin Cities community, the nation, and the world. Thank you for joining us to
share the story of running. With a mission to promote fitness and wellness, one mile at a time, among
children, families, individuals and corporations in the Twin Cities, we are proud to host the region’s signature
endurance event.
Marathon weekend kicks off on Friday, October 3rd when the doors of Saint Paul RiverCentre open for the
Health & Fitness Expo. Some 28,000 event participants and other attendees will arrive on Friday and
Saturday to pick up their race packets, mingle with one another, listen to expert speakers, and explore the
products and services of 120 expo exhibitors.
Running events get underway on Saturday morning, October 4th with the TC 10K, presented by Sprint, the
TC 5K Run/Walk, presented by Fredrikson & Byron, and the Medtronic TC Family Events, making Saturday “A
Day of Fun for the Whole Family.” The day includes the popular Diaper Dash, presented by Pioneer Press,
and Toddler Trot, as well as a mascot race featuring TCM’s own Harry and Shelly.
The 16th running of the Medtronic TC 10 Mile will kick things off on Sunday morning, October 5th as 10,000
registrants take “The Shortcut to the Capitol®.” Due to the mudslide along West River Parkway, 10 mile
runners will race the opening miles of the event on a course that avoids the parkway which is expected to be
closed until next fall.
Later Sunday morning, in the weekend’s climactic event, nearly 12,000 are registered to race from
downtown Minneapolis to the Capitol grounds in St. Paul in the 33rd Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon. The
event will host the USA Men’s and Women’s Marathon Championship, drawing some of the nation’s top
marathoners to Minneapolis and St. Paul. For the 24th straight year, the event will host the USA Masters
Marathon Championships for runners 40 years old and over.
We thank you for your interest in the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend. We appreciate the effort
you put forth to help share our stories.
Sincerely,
Virginia Brophy Achman
Executive Director, Twin Cities In Motion
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................... 1-4
Sponsors ................................................................................................. 3
Welcome to Marathon Weekend ............................................................. 5
Table of Contents .................................................................................... 7
Media Information .......................................................... 8-13
Contact Info ........................................................................................... 10
At Glance Weekend Schedule ............................................................... 11
Media Specifics .................................................................................... 12-13
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon .................................. 14-29
Introduction ............................................................................................ 16
The Marathon Course Map .................................................................... 17
Sunday Start Line Map ........................................................................... 18
Sunday Finish Line Maps ....................................................................... 19
Points of Interest .................................................................................... 20
Race Day Weather Information ............................................................. 21
Marathon Participation History ............................................................... 22
The Marathon Logo Through History ..................................................... 23
Facts About This Year’s Marathon ......................................................... 24
The Marathon by the Numbers ............................................................... 25
Medtronic Global Heroes...................................................................... 26-27
Corporate Team Challenge .................................................................... 28
The Charter Club .................................................................................... 29
Medtronic TC 10 Mile .................................................... 30-37
Introduction ............................................................................................ 32
The Course ............................................................................................ 33
Participation History & Facts .................................................................. 34
Medtronic Global Heroes........................................................................ 35
Media Challenge .................................................................................... 36
Saturday Events .......................................................... 38-43
Introduction ............................................................................................ 40
TC 10K, TC 5K Map ............................................................................... 41
Saturday Finish Line Map....................................................................... 42
Corporate Team Challenge .................................................................... 43
Twin Cities In Motion .................................................... 45-62
Introduction ............................................................................................ 46
Association Volunteer Leadership ........................................................ 47-49
Fundraising & Charitable Giving ........................................................... 50-53
Twin Cities In Motion: Year-By-Year ................................................... 54-60
We Appreciate Your Interest .................................................................. 61
Ready to Run ......................................................................................... 62
Supplements
Event History & Statistics
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Medtronic TC 10 Mile
TC 5K & TC 10K
Professional Athlete Biographies
Men’s Marathon
Women’s Marathon
Photos in this publication by Paul Phillips/Competitive Image.
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Contact Information
Year-Round Office:
Twin Cities In Motion (TCM)
2635 University Avenue West, Suite 190
St. Paul, MN 55114
Tel: 651-289-7700
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tcmevents.org
Temporary Office:
Saint Paul RiverCentre
175 West Kellogg Boulevard
St. Paul, MN 55102
Office: 651-289-7700
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tcmevents.org
Media Contacts:
Charlie Mahler
Media & Communications Manager
Office: 651-289-7708
Cell: 952-423-8126
Email: [email protected]
Breanne Hegg
Marketing & Media Director
Office: 651-289-7704
Cell: 612-805-2183
Email: [email protected]
Rebecca DeJarlais Ortiz
Communications & PR Committee Chair
651-249-7798
Email: [email protected]
Online Information:
Website: tcmevents.org
Media Guide: tcmevents.org/media/
Facebook: /TwinCitiesInMotion
Twitter: @tcmarathon
Hashtags: #tcmarathon, #TC10Mile, #TC5K, #TC10K
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At a Glance Weekend Schedule
Friday, October 3
Health & Fitness Expo (Saint Paul RiverCentre).............................................................. Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Packet “Pic-Cup,” presented by Caribou Coffee (Saint Paul RiverCentre) ....................... Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Athlete News Conference (Saint Paul RiverCentre) .................................................... 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Offering presentations of and interview opportunities with USA Championship athletes
and “Faces in the Crowd” runners.
Expo Seminars (Saint Paul RiverCentre)..................................................................... 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 4
Saturday Running Events (State Capitol grounds)
TC 10K, presented by Sprint ................................................................................................. 7:30 a.m.
Family Activity Tent ......................................................................................................... 8:00 a.m. - Noon
TC 5K Run/Walk, presented by Fredrikson & Byron ............................................................. 9:00 a.m.
Medtronic TC Family Events:
Diana Pierce Family Mile, presented by Medica ................................................................... 10:00 a.m.
Half Mile, presented by KS95 ............................................................................................... 10:30 a.m.
Harry & Shelly’s Mascot Invitational .................................................................................... 11:00 a.m.
Diaper Dash, presented by Pioneer Press............................................................................ 11:15 a.m.
Toddler Trot ......................................................................................................................... 11:30 a.m.
Expo Events
Health & Fitness Expo (Saint Paul RiverCentre).......................................................... 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Packet “Pic-Cup,” presented by Caribou Coffee (Saint Paul RiverCentre) ................... 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Expo Seminars (Saint Paul RiverCentre).................................................................... 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pasta Party (Saint Paul RiverCentre) ........................................................................... 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 5
Starting Line Schedule
Worship Service (First Covenant Church, Minneapolis) ................................................ 6:45 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
16th Annual Medtronic TC 10 Mile ........................................................................................ 7:00 a.m.
33nd Annual Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon .............................................................. 7:55 a.m. (wheelers)
.............................................................................................................................................. 8:00 a.m.
Finish Line Schedule
Media Tent Opens................................................................................................................. 7:00 a.m.
Male 10 Mile Leader Arrive ................................................................................................... 7:48 a.m.
Marathon Wheeler Leader Arrives ......................................................................................... 9:40 a.m.
Male Marathon Leader Arrives ............................................................................................. 10:10 a.m.
Female Marathon Leader Arrives ......................................................................................... 10:20 a.m.
Finish Line Closes ................................................................................................................. 2:00 p.m.
Media Tent Closes ................................................................................................................ 2:30 p.m.
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Media Specifics
Media Credentials
Media credentials are required to gain access to certain restricted areas of the marathon and to use the
media tent. Media may request credentials by applying to:
Charlie Mahler
Media & Communications Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Office: 651-289-7708
Cell: 952-423-8126
Media Tent
The Media Area, will be accessible on Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a media credential. The
Media Tent, located on the median of John Ireland Blvd at 12th St. in St. Paul within a fenced off section to
the west of the finish chute, will include an area for working media, a Media Challenge hospitality
area for members of the media competing in the Medtronic TC 10 Mile Media Challenge competition, and the
controlled access point from which media with “F-Dot” credentials can access the finish chute.
The Media Tent will also be available on Saturday during the TC 10K, TC 5K, and the Medtronic TC Family
Events. The Media Tent will have wireless access for media use. Media working in the Media Tent will have
access to unofficial race results on tcmevents.org. Please work with Media Tent staff and volunteers for
results requests.
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Live feed trucks at the finish line must park along
northbound Rice Street west of the John Ireland Blvd.
intersection. (See map) Due to finish area structures,
access to the location is from southbound Rice Street
only. DO NOT use Cedar Street to access the finish
area. Trucks CANNOT park on the grass for any
reason. Use of trucks at the finish line must be
approved in advance by Charlie Mahler, 952-4238126. Please call Charlie if you have any questions
or concerns.
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Live Broadcast Link Locations
Television live feed trucks at the start line should plan
to park on Portland Avenue south of 6th Street. (See
map.) Use of trucks at the start line must be approved
in advance by Charlie Mahler, 952-423-8126.
TV Truck
Parking
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Race Day Lead Vehicle
The Race Day Trolley serves as the lead vehicle for
the men’s marathon. Members of the media, race
commentators, pro recruiting volunteers, and VIPs
ride the trolley from start to finish. There will also be
a small lead vehicle calling the action in the women’s
marathon.
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To inquire about getting a seat on the Trolley,
contract Charlie Mahler.
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Media Specifics (cont.)
Live Updates from the Course
For live updates on the professional races, tune in 1500 ESPN on Sunday morning. Announcers Matt
Gabrielson and Heather Kampf will be calling into 1500 ESPN Twin Cities as well as to the finish line
announcers with updates from the lead vehicles for the men’s and women’s marathon.
Twin Cities In Motion, through its website and social media platforms, will also provide
race updates. See page 10 of this resource for a listing of online resources.
Matt Gabrielson (pictured, right), the runner-up at the 2008 Medtronic Twin Cities
Marathon, will again call the men’s marathon from the trolley. The former Team USA
Minnesota star represented the USA in the marathon at the 2009 World Championships
in Berlin.
Heather Kampf (pictured, left) a Medtronic TC 1 Mile champion, also returns to the
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon team. Kampf was an NCAA champion at 800-meters
while competing for the University of Minnesota. The former Rosemount High School
star is a member of Team USA Minnesota.
Post-Race Interviews with Athletes
The top three male and female finishers in the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and the
USA Masters Marathon champions will be available for interviews immediately after
the race in the Media Tent. Other athletes will be available at the Pro Athlete Tent.
Twin Cities In Motion staff and volunteers will assist media in arranging interviews with
athletes.
Photographs for Media Use
High resolution, captioned images will be made available solely for editorial use after the race. Visit
Competitive Image at http://www.competitiveimage.us. Go to STORE on the top menu and then to CLIENT
ACCESS on the pull down menu and enter the password (available from Charlie Mahler) to access the
images.
From there you will see a page with the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon link. You will need your password a
second time to see the images. You can also download images that are 2,000 pixels on a side. Credit must
be provided as: “Photo by Competitive Image courtesy of Twin Cities In Motion.”
For individual runner photos, Sport Photo, Inc. will provide images searchable by participant bib number at:
sportphoto.com. For permission to use Sport Photo images for media purposes, contact Charlie Mahler.
Results
Professional athlete results will be available in the Media Tent shortly after the first runners cross the finish
line. Marathon splits will also be available at the Media Tent as the runner progress along the course.
Wireless internet access will be available at the finish line area along with runner tracking. A complete list of
all finishers will be available at mtecresults.com.
Results are considered “official” only after drug test results are complete and all protests and
disqualifications are adjudicated, approximately one month after the race.
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The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Recognized as The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in
America®, the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is an
iconic fall event for the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St.
Paul. The marathon grew from roots in both cities.
The Minnesota Distance Running Association created
the event’s earliest ancestor, the Land of Lakes
Marathon, in 1963. Spectators outnumbered runners that inaugural year as just five participants, all male,
began the 26.2 mile trek along Minneapolis’ streets and parkways.
In 1976, the race was renamed the City of Lakes Marathon and moved to a four-lap course around Lake
Calhoun and Lake Harriet. By 1981, with the running boom echoing across the country, the race took just a
month to fill its limit of 1,700 runners.
In the same year, Minneapolis’ counterpart established its own marathon — the St. Paul Marathon — which
followed a course around Minnesota’s capitol city. The race launched successfully, drawing approximately
2,000 runners in it first and only running.
In 1982, organizers from the St. Paul and City of Lakes marathons combined efforts to establish the Twin
Cities Marathon. Race officials realized that a marathon which connected Minneapolis to St. Paul, combining
the spectacular autumn beauty of both cities, would be greater attraction than two competing marathons on
either side of the Mississippi River. The inaugural Twin Cities Marathon attracted 4,563 entrants, which
established an entry record for a first-time race in the United States.
In the 32 years since, the marathon has grown to a full weekend of events including the Medtronic TC 10 Mile
race as a Sunday companion event to the marathon. On the Saturday before the marathon and 10 Mile,
runners can compete in 5K and 10K runs and a variety of family-oriented events including the popular Diaper
Dash and Toddler Trot events.
Eventual 2013 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon champ Anne Bersagel (111) and
Team USA Minnesota’s Meghan Peyton.
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The Marathon Course
The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America®
The 26.2 mile Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon course begins near the site of the former Hubert H. Humphrey
Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis and follows the scenic streets and parkways of the Twin Cities before
finishing on the State Capitol grounds in Saint Paul. The course, which passes lakes and follows Minnehaha
Creek and the Mississippi River, is flat to rolling with a mostly asphalt surface. More than 300,000 spectators
make the marathon an unforgettable experience for participants.
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Sunday Start Line Map
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Sunday Finish Line Maps
Note: Maps subject to change.
Check tcmevents.org for updates
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Points of Interest on the Course
Starting Line – Downtown Minneapolis
Near where the Metrodome once stood and construction of the new Vikings Stadium is ongoing, runners will
gather, warm-up and begin their journeys to the State Capitol grounds in St. Paul.
Mile 3 – Kenwood
Gliding down this small hill on Douglas Avenue, runners take a left and pass Lake of the Isles, the first of four
lakes on the course and the top of Minneapolis’ chain of lakes.
Mile 5 – Lake Calhoun
The second lake along the course, Lake Calhoun, is the largest Minneapolis lake. Lake Calhoun is ground
zero for marathon training for many Twin Cities runners. The lake is a little over three miles in circumference,
but the marathon course follows only the lake’s west side.
Mile 7 – Lake Harriet
Runners run along the northeast shore of lovely Lake Harriet next. Area residents make cheering for the
marathoners an annual ritual.
Mile 8 – Minnehaha Parkway
The next major leg of the marathon runs along Minnehaha Parkway. Runners turn east where Lake Harriet
flows into Minnehaha Creek, which, like the marathoners themselves, is flowing toward the Mississippi River.
The roads along the creek are rolling, with interesting twists and turns.
Mile 13 – Lake Nokomis
Circling three-quarters of Lake Nokomis, the last lake along the course, runners reach the half-marathon
stripe along the lake’s eastern shore.
Mile 15 – West River Road
One of the most beautiful segments of the race, Mississippi River Road allows runners some elbow room
after the winding roads along Minnehaha Creek.
Mile 20 – The ALARC Wall
After crossing the Mississippi on the Franklin Bridge, the Marathon and 10 Mile merge and continue to St.
Paul. The Active Life And Running Club (ALARC) sponsors a wall through which runners mark leaving
Minneapolis and entering St. Paul.
Mile 21 – East River Road Hill
Once in St. Paul, runners climb the East River Road Hill to the University of St. Thomas and begin the
legendary marathon homestretch on Summit Avenue.
Mile 24 – The Governor’s Mansion
Historically, Minnesota governors have annually joined the ranks of St. Paul marathon spectators.
Mile 26 – Cathedral Hill
The St. Paul Cathedral sits atop the final hill on the marathon course. Passing this point, it’s all downhill to the
finish. With the Cathedral and State Capitol for backdrops, the finish is epic for runners and spectators alike!
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Race Day Weather Information
History
Year
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Date
3-Oct
2-Oct
30-Sep
6-Oct
12-Oct
11-Oct
2-Oct
8-Oct
14-Oct
2-Oct
4-Oct
3-Oct
2-Oct
8-Oct
6-Oct
8-Oct
4-Oct
3-Oct
8-Oct
7-Oct
30-Sep
5-Oct
3-Oct
2-Oct
1-Oct
7-Oct
5-Oct
4-Oct
3-Oct
2-Oct
7-Oct
6-Oct
Low (°F)
46
60
34
32
35
23
40
27
44
46
50
46
47
35
50
35
46
34
25
29
52
42
42
65
57
62
48
43
39
39
28
42
High (°F)
65
77
63
60
42
40
60
55
61
72
70
75
53
59
67
59
57
47
39
57
83
67
73
78
81
82
60
54
55
58
53
55
Dew Pt (°F)
35
36
36
22
36
24
37
47
42
42
43
43
47
43
43
27
20
22
58
41
35
60
43
68
40
43
34
34
21
47
Avg Wind
Speed
6
17
16
9
9
3
12
10
12
15
14
6
13
7
10
3
7
11
5
5
13
13
Calm
9
7
7
7
6
6
Calm
Average Minneapolis/St. Paul Weather on October 5th
Record
Average
Low
25
44
High
88
63
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Marathon Participation History
Year
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
Cost
$6
$8
$9
$10
$12
Men
3026
3985
3635
3016
3754
Women
485
799
769
631
879
Finishers
3511
4784
4404
3647
4651
Entrants
4563
7416
6980
5295
6761
%Women
14%
17%
18%
17%
19%
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
$12
$15
$18
$20
$20
$25
$25
$30
$30
$30
$35
$35
$50
$50
$50
$65
$65
$75
$75
$85
$85
$95
$100
$100
$105
$105
$105
3624
3688
3841
3981
3995
3607
3898
4057
4116
3750
3568
3568
3967
3749
4080
4051
4376
4527
4683
4994
4363
4807
4919
4808
4859
5097
4924
861
884
851
1168
1088
1121
1224
1423
1577
1724
1750
1958
2035
2158
2279
2591
2705
2856
3067
3189
2791
3184
3556
3389
3675
3686
3931
4485
4572
4692
5149
5083
4728
5122
5480
5693
5474
5318
5526
6002
5907
6359
6664
7081
7383
7750
8183
7154
7991
8475
8197
8534
8783
8856
6488
6088
6100
6200
6500
6003
6244
6639
6961
7058
7163
7621
8850
8813
8920
8928
10,411
10,341
10,500
10,500
10,291
10,500
11,000
11,200
11,964
12,016
12,026
19%
19%
18%
23%
21%
24%
24%
26%
28%
32%
33%
35%
34%
37%
36%
39%
38%
39%
40%
40%
40%
40%
43%
41%
43%
42%
44%
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The Marathon Logo Through History
The “Leaf Man” icon lives on in the corporate identity for Twin Cities In Motion (TCM),
the organization responsible for planning and executing the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and many other year-round events. For more information about the marathon’s
history and the TCM organization, visit tcmevents.org.
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Facts About This Year’s Marathon
Total number of marathon registrants: 11,628*
Male: 6,215
Females: 5,413
Wheelers Registered: 12
Masters registered: 7,119
Minnesota registered: 7,909
Entrants 70-years-old and over: 44
Oldest male registered: Jerry Johncock 86
Oldest female registered: Jeannine Julson 86
Youngest male registered: Alex Nater 13
Youngest female registered: Lucy Panko 16
Average age of runner female: 39
Average age of runner male: 35
Number of Charter Club members: 30
First Time Marathoners: 31%
All fifty states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico are represented in the marathon.
The top five states represented were:
Minnesota 7,909
Wisconsin 802
Iowa 364
Illinois 304
Texas 168
Twenty-two countries are represented, the top five are:
United States 11,551
Canada 150
Mexico 131
Costa Rica 10
Guatemala 4
Switzerland 4
Top 10 Marathoner Occupations:
Health Related Occupation
Education
Student
Administrative/Manager
Finance/Account/Banker
Sales
Engineer
Marketing/Public Relations
Attorney/Judicial
Government/Public Safety
* Statistics on this page do not include professional athletes.
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The Marathon by the Numbers
9,000: Bagels, bananas, bars, or units of anything we provide to
participants
11,028: Gallons of Powerade® and water on course
439,000: Cups for Powerade® and water on course
25: Medtronic Global Heroes (marathon & 10 mile)
5,000: Race-Day volunteers
343: Year-Round volunteers
18: Twin Cities In Motion staff members
7805: Seconds in the men’s course record of 2:10:05
57: Sponsors
60: Massage Therapists
195,650: Finishers in the history of the Medtronic Twin Cities
Marathon since 1982
48,800: Safety pins to attach marathon race numbers.
42,000: Spectator Guides
12,000: Participant Guides
12,000: Race bags
6,000: Yards of ribbon for finisher medals
417: Port-O-Potties
409: Intersections crossed
200+: Places of worship passed.
6: Days between start of set up and end of take down at finish line
2: Host cities
1: Fantastic event
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Medtronic Global Heroes
Twenty-five long-distance runners who benefit from
medical technology have been named to the 2014
“Medtronic Global Heroes” team, and will run the
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon or Medtronic TC 10
Mile.
This year’s team includes runners from ten different
countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia,
Israel, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the
United States.
Each runner has a medical device to treat conditions
such as heart disease, diabetes, spinal disorders, chronic pain or neurological disorders.
The Medtronic Global Heroes program, launched in 2006, celebrates their accomplishments and passion
for running, which serves as an inspiration to others living with chronic diseases. The program has
honored 209 runners representing 28 different countries in its history.
2013Medtronic Global Hero Warren Williams of Australia.
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2014 Medtronic Global Heroes
Marathon Participants
Molly Dicroce, Arvada, Colorado
Dicroce has a spinal and bone fusion device to treat lumbar degenerative disc disease.
Jason Dunn, Smithville, Missouri
Dunn has a stent to treat coronary artery disease.
Gillian Forsyth, Chicago, Illinois
Forsyth has an insulin pump to manage Type 1 diabetes.
Kent Grelling, Orinda, California
Grelling has an artificial heart valve and a conduit to treat a congenital bicuspid aorta
and ascending aortic aneurysm.
Lynn Hall, Lafayette, Colorado
Hall has a neurostimulator to manage pain.
Kristen Hallock-Waters, Tabernacle, New Jersey
Hallock-Waters has a pacemaker to treat heart sinus node dysfunction.
Roberto Itimura, Jundiai, Brazil
Itimura has a stent to treat coronary artery disease.
Dawn Kenwright, Lampeter, United Kingdom
Kenwright has an insulin pump to manage Type 1 diabetes.
Luis Moreira Da Silva, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Moreira Da Silva has an artificial heart valve to treat ascending aorta aneurism
and aortic stenosis on bicuspid valve.
Saci Mowinski, Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada
Mowinski has an insulin pump to manage Type 1 diabetes.
Joshua Simon, Key Biscayne, Florida
Simon has a shunt to treat hydrocephalus.
Amanda Zullo, Saranac Lake, New York
Zullo has an insulin pump to manage Type 1 diabetes.
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Corporate Team Challenge
The Corporate Team Challenge (CTC) at the marathon offers companies an opportunity to add excitement,
team building and good-natured competition to the work place while promoting health and fitness.
This year, a record-breaking 52 teams comprising more than 900 individuals will compete in the marathon’s
Corporate Team Challenge. The TC 10K, presented by Sprint, and TC 5K, presented by Fredrikson & Byron,
also host CTC divisions. The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon offers corporate teams exclusive tents with
massage, door prizes and private sweats check.
Any corporation, profit or nonprofit, may participate. All full and part-time employees are eligible and encouraged to join.
2014 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon CTC Teams
Accenture
Afton Alps
Allina Health
Bassford Remele, P.A.
Best Buy
Boston Scientific
Cargill
Collegiate Charities
Cummins Power Generation
Digital River
Donaldson Company
Faegre Baker Daniels
Fairview Health Servies
Fredrikson & Byron
GE Capital
General Mills
HealthPartners
Ingersoll Rand
KPMG
Land O'Lakes
Lifecore Foundation
Mayo Clinic
Medica
Medtox
Medtronic
MGC Diagnostics
Minneapolis Public Schools
Mortenson Construction
PriceWaterhouseCooper
RBA
RBC Wealth Management
Royal Credit Union
Seagate Technology
Spanlink
St. Jude Medical
St. Paul Public Schools
Stutsman Realty, Inc.
Target
Thomson Reuters
Thrivent Financial
Trader Joes
Uline
United Technologies Aerospace
Systems
UnitedHealth Group
US Bank Marathon Team
Valspar
Vertical Runner Breckenridge
Wells Fargo
Wipfli
Xcel Energy
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Charter Club Members
For the past 32 years, 29 runners and one wheeler have continued
an annual tradition begun on a sunny October Sunday in 1982 —
finishing each and every Twin Cities Marathon! Deterred neither by
the waning of interest, the misfortune of injury, nor the passage of
time, these original Twin Cities Marathoners embody a human link from the event’s earnest beginning,
through its rich history, and to its vibrant present.
Paul Arbisi, Edina
Jim Baillargeon, Somerset, Wisc.
Dick Bailly, Fargo, No. Dak.
Daryl Blakeborough, Shorwood
Lisa Boulay, Bemidji
Rod Brostrom, Huntersville, N.C.
Steven Carr, Blaine
Mary Croft, Bayport
Wayne Drealan, Fulda
Dave Eckstrom, Stillwater
David Gontarek, River Falls, Wisc.
Jerry Heaps, Apple Valley
Thomas Huberty, Minneapolis
Steven Illg, Moorhead
Rob Johnson, Eden Prairie
Scott Knight, Cologne
Dean Laiti, Fridley
Annette Leduc, Minneapolis
Timothy McCoy, Eden Prairie
Larry McNichols, Elk River
Sharon Mordorski, Minneapolis
John Naslund, Bloomington
Edward Rousseau, Minneapolis
Antonio Salinas, Bloomington
Jon Schaefer, St. Louis Park
Jim Simonet, River Falls, Wisc.
Bob Stavig, Bloomington
John Tantzen, Eagan
Robert Tierney, St. Paul
Timothy Zoerb, Eden Prairie
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The Medtronic TC 10 Mile
In 1998, board members of what is now Twin Cities In Motion began
searching for a race distance to add as a companion event to the marathon.
While a half-marathon initially seemed like a good option, adding a slightly
shorter race quickly emerged as the best plan. A 10 mile race would allow the
same popular start and finish areas as the marathon in addition to using the
marathon course for more than half of the 10 mile race distance.
Registration for the inaugural TC 10 Mile in 1999 opened with a 1,500-runner cap to allow organizers to
gauge interest in the event. The race known as the “Shortcut to the Capitol®” caught on with Twin Cities
runners as an alternative to the full marathon and quickly grew in popularity. In its second year, the ten mile
field filled in a single day!
The race shifted to a lottery registration system in 2001 in an effort to broaden access to the race. A tracking
feature was introduced in 2010, giving runners who hadn’t been selected for two consecutive years
guaranteed entry to the race on the third year.
The Medtronic TC 10 Mile celebrates its 16th running this year. The field for the event has grown to nearly
10,000 runners.
The men’s pack at the 2013 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.
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The Medtronic TC 10 Mile Course
The Shortcut to the Capitol®
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TC 10 Mile Participation & Facts
Year
Entry
Men
Women
Entrants
Finishers
1999
$25
NA
NA
1500
1388
2000
$25
1007
1249
2500
2256
2001
$25
1163
1587
2800
2750
2002
$35
1457
2133
3600
3590
2003
$40
1428
2209
4000
3637
2004
$50
1473
2284
4000
3757
2005
$50
1595
2495
4100
4090
2006
$50
1723
2879
4610
4602
2007
$50
1980
3058
5050
5038
2008
$60
2275
3307
5600
5582
2009
$60
2255
3543
6500
5798
2010
$65
2706
4313
8000
7019
2011
$65
2917
4632
8806
7549
2012
$65
3022
4650
9174
7672
2013
$65
3293
5262
9968
8555
Facts about 2014 Medtronic TC 10 Mile Participants
Total number of registered: 9,997
Males registered: 3,722 37.2%
Females registered: 6,275 62.8%
Masters registered: 4,370 43.7%
Minnesota registered: 9,135 91.4%
44 states represented
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2014 Medtronic Global Heroes in 10 Mile
Monika Allen, San Diego, California
Allen has a shunt to treat hydrocephalus.
Brad Ashfield, Haddon Township, New Jersey
Ashfield has a lumbar cage to correct a ruptured spinal disc and a stent
to treat coronary artery disease.
Rachel Bishop, Holland, Michigan
Bishop has an artificial heart valve to treat a congenital bicuspid aorta
and ascending aortic aneurysm.
Gabriel Estrada Mejia, Bogota, Colombia
Estrada Mejia has an insulin pump to manage Type 1 diabetes.
Roger Frisch, Plymouth, Minnesota
Frisch receives deep brain stimulation therapy to help manage symptoms of essential tremor.
George Gilbert, Cuffley, United Kingdom
Gilbert has an artificial heart valve to treat bicuspid aortic valve regurgitation.
Kimi Hall, Southlake, Texas
Hall has a pacemaker to treat arrhythmia caused by heart block.
Geoff Henderson, Binalong, Australia
Henderson has a pacemaker to treat sick sinus syndrome.
Fei Jiao, Sanmenxia City, China
Jiao receives deep brain stimulation therapy to help manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Carrie Romero, Columbia, Tennessee
Romero has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to treat cardiomyopathy.
Alana Savage, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Savage has a septal occluder device to treat an atrial septal defect.
Carolin Suhayda, Roma, Italy
Suhayda has a pacemaker to treat sick sinus syndrome.
Guy Yohanan, Givat Ela, Israel
Yohanan receives deep brain stimulation therapy to help manage
symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
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The Media Challenge
The Media Challenge offers members of the media an opportunity to gather with colleagues for friendly
competition and an opportunity for entry into one of the most popular races in the Twin Cities. Each Media
Challenge team consists of at least four employees. Scoring teams must include one female and one masters runner (age 40 or older). A trophy is presented to the fastest team, and teams are recognized for
growth, participation, and improvement.
The Media Challenge is Twin Cities In Motion’s way of providing some fun for those who help share the story of our events with the community. This year, a record 18 teams — comprising more than 180 runners —
will compete in the Media Challenge.
2014 Media Challenge Teams
12 News
Clear Channel Media & Entertainment
FOX 9 KMSP
FOX Sports North
Greenspring Media
Hubbard Radio
Internet Broadcasting
KARE 11
KMOJ FM
Marketing Architects
Minnesota Public Radio
Novus Media
MSP-C
St. Paul Pioneer Press
StarTribune
Twin Cities Public Television
WCCO-TV
WUCW-TV
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Saturday Events
A Day of Fitness and Fun for the Whole Family
Our Saturday program, which began as a single race on a single day, has evolved over the its three decades
into one that includes an array of races for runners of every age. On the Saturday of Medtronic Twin Cities
Marathon Weekend, the TC 10K, presented by Sprint, the TC 5K Run/Walk, presented by Fredrikson & Byron, and the Medtronic TC Family Events take center stage on the State Capitol grounds in St. Paul.
Using the same finish area that will greet marathoners and ten mile competitors at the end of their journeys
from Minneapolis to St. Paul on Sunday, the Saturday Events offer all the excitement of marathon day, but
with distances for all ages and abilities. All participants in the TC 10K and TC 5K Run/Walk will receive a participant t-shirt and a finishers’ medal. Kids in the Diana Pierce Family Mile, presented by Medica, Half Mile,
presented by KS95, and Toddler Trot receive a special finishers’ medal and t-shirt. All participants in the Diaper Dash, presented by Pioneer Press, receive a special participant gift and medal.
The day includes the Harry & Shelly’s Mascot Invitational, a race between popular Twin Cities-area mascots.
Members of Team USA Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Cross Country teams will help with warmups and present medals.
Action from the 2013 Medtronic TC Family Events
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TC 10K and TC 5K Maps
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Saturday Finish Line Map
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Corporate Team Challenge
TC 10K, presented by Sprint, Corporate Team Challenge Teams *
Allina Health
Buffalo Hanover Montrose Schools
C.H. Robinson
Digital River
EMC
Ergodyne
Faegre Baker Daniels
Fairview Health
GE Capital
General Mills
Goodmanson Construction
HealthPartners
HeartWork Studio
HelpSystems
Hollander, Inc
Ingersoll Rand
Medica
Medtox Lab
Medtronic
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minnesota Population Center
MMIC
MN Stroke Association
Orthology
RBA
SPANL
Sport Ngin
St. Paul Public Schools
Target
TCPC
Thomson Reuters
Turck
UCare
UnitedHealth Group
Wells Fargo
TC 5K, presented by Fredrikson & Byron, Corporate Team Challenge Teams *
Ahmann-Martin
Allina Health
Braun Intertec
Buffalo Wild Wings
C.H. Robinson
Caribou Coffee
CertainTeed
Convent of the Visitation
CPI Card Group
Deloitte
Dogwood Coffee
Dougherty Financial Group
Faegre Baker Daniels
Fairview Health
Fredrikson & Byron
GE Capital
General Mills
GovDelivery
Greatbatch
HealthPartners
HelpSystems
iQor - DOE
Katun Corporation
Lommen Abdo
Medica
Medtox Lab
Medtronic
MGC Diagnostics
Minneapolis Public Schools
MMIC
MOMS
MVNA
Opportunity Partners
RBA
Royal Credit Union
Saint Paul Public Schools
Target
Thomson Reuters
Travel Tags
Turck
UCare
UnitedHealth Group
Wells Fargo
* As of September 16.
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We Are Twin Cities In Motion
Twin Cities In Motion, a 501(c)3, provides community supported, nationally recognized, high quality running events which attract athletes of all ages and abilities and promote health and fitness.
Twin Cities In Motion Staff
Virginia Brophy Achman, Executive Director
Terry Ryan, Operations Director
Jeff Decker, Race Director
Breanne Hegg, Marketing & Media Director
Melissa Bleecker, Sales Director
Sandy Unger, Youth Programs/Community Outreach Manager
Greg Haapala, Participant Services & Events Manager
Kelli Bartholow, Operations and Volunteer Manager
Vanessa Graetz, Online Engagement Manager
Charlie Mahler, Media & Communications Manager
Ed Whetham, Race Operations Manager
Catherine Bishop, Registration Coordinator
Lindsey Altermatt, Administrative Coordinator
Kris Sabas, Office Intern
Amanda Gribben, Sports Management Intern
Beth Libbesmeier, Marketing Intern
Sara Caruso, Events & Services Intern
Twin Cities In Motion Board of Directors
Charlie Fazio, President
Bob Boisvert, Vice President
Tom Cronin, Treasurer
Tavis Hudson, Secretary
Stephen Benson
Martin Cassidy
Barry Gisser
Mary Hendrickson
David Jendrzejek
Stephanie Miller
Mary O’Neill
Eric Raarup
Amy Ronneberg
Steven Smith
Ryan Steines
Michael Sullivan
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Association Volunteer Leadership
Twin Cities In Motion Association
The Twin Cities In Motion Association — composed of more than 343 year-round volunteers who organize
Twin Cities In Motion events — consists of seven volunteer race divisions and their related volunteer
committees.
Race Operations
Paul Hajduk, Division Director
The Race Operations Division is responsible for the organization and management of the marathon and ten
mile races. These committees are focused on the safety and security of every participant and volunteer
during the races. Race Operations has the responsibility for all aspects of planning, organization and
managing of events, literally from the start to the finish.
Race Operations Committees Include: Start Line 10 mile, Start Line Marathon, Course, Course Logistics,
TCM Logistics, Finish Line, Finish Line Logistics, Games Committee, Announcer, Transportation, Sweats,
Communications/Signs, Fluid Stations, and Medical.
Marketing & Public Relations Division
Kathy Petron, Division Director
The Marketing and Public Relations Division is responsible for helping promote Twin Cities In Motion,
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend and other events throughout the year. It does so through media
relations, mascot appearances, special promotions, social media, communications pieces, Spectator’s Guide,
the Results Book, market research and more. This division is an integral part of maintaining the image and
brand of the organization. The TCM/marathon branding is also conveyed through the selection and design of
merchandise made available for purchase throughout the year.
MPR Committees Include: Marketing, Communications & PR, and Merchandise.
Volunteer Division
Kari Wynnemer, Division Director
The Volunteer Division is responsible for recruiting volunteers for the marathon and the related weekend
events. More than 5,000 volunteers are needed on marathon weekend and throughout the year. Some of the
areas needing volunteers include: packet pickup, expo, special events, course marshals, aid stations, start
line and finish line security, 27th Mile, pro & media areas, set-up & clean-up, and much more. This committee
recruits many behind-the-scenes volunteers, such as race committee chairs and captains who help plan the
marathon throughout the year.
Volunteer Committees Include: Core Event Services, Race Weekend Event Services and Off-Season Events
Services.
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Association Volunteer Leadership (cont.)
Youth Programs Division
Mary Ross, Division Director
The Youth Programs Division is responsible for providing a venue for schools, youth organizations and
families to participate in year-round events. The events include a fall 10K, 5K Run/Walk, mile, half mile,
Toddler Trot, Diaper Dash, and Family Activities Tent on Saturday of marathon weekend. In addition, the
committee is responsible for the Medtronic TC Kids Marathon program which includes a spring cross-country
run with distances of two miles, a mile and a half-mile and a winter indoor track run to promote healthy
lifestyles in families and youth. Youth Programs is also responsible for the Community Partners committee
who oversees the selection of Youth Fitness Partners, College Scholarship and Global Heroes as well as the
Wise Kids In Motion after school program.
Youth Programs Committees Include:
Community Partners
Fall – Medtronic TC Family Events
Winter - TC Kids Fieldhouse Fun Run
Spring - TC Kids Cross Country Fun Run
Events & Services Division
Kris Luneau, Division Director
The Events & Services Division organizes and plans all additional events for the participants and community
outreach. The division responsibilities include: kick-off parties, sponsor events, chip assembly, Health &
Fitness Expo, special VIP receptions, Sunday worship service, Corporate Team Challenge, Charter Club,
course entertainment, expo seminars, hospitality expo suite, packet pick-up, information booths, family
meeting area, VIP tent, 27th Mile, post-race party, and massage tent.
The Professional Recruiting committee enhances the stature of the event in the racing community by
recruiting professional athletes to compete for National Championships and substantial prize purses.
Events & Services Committees Include: Course Entertainment, Health & Fitness Expo, Hospitality and
Special Events, Professional Recruiting, 27th Mile, and Corporate Team Challenge
TC 1 Mile Division
Andy Henderson, Division Director
The TC 1 Mile Division is responsible for the management of the one-mile event, literally from the start to the
finish. These committees are focused on the safety and security of every participant and volunteer during the
race. The Division is made up of two groups, Race Operations and Professional Recruiting. Race Operations
(start, course, finish) has the responsibility for all aspects of planning, organization and management of the
race.
TC 1 Mile Committees Include: Race Operations, Marketing; and Professional Athlete Recruitment.
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Association Volunteer Leadership (cont.)
Red, White & Boom! TC Half Marathon Division
Ed Whetham, Division Director
The Red, White & Boom! TC Half Marathon Division is responsible for the management of the half marathon
event, literally from the start to the finish. These committees are focused on the safety and security of every
participant and volunteer during the race. The Division has the responsibility for all aspects of planning,
organization and management of the race.
TC Half Marathon Committees Include: Registration and Packet Pick Up, Start/Finish Line, Course, Medical,
Aid Stations, and VIP Experience.
Twin Cities In Motion Volunteers
It takes 5,000 enthusiastic volunteers to make the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and weekend events a
reality. From passing out race packets at the expo, to organizing cheer zones, working at the Saturday
Events, handing out water at aid stations, entertaining runners along the course, providing medical care,
awarding medals at the finish line – the list is endless.
Jerry Wilson Volunteer of the Year Award
Year in and year out, volunteers make the marathon a true community event. In 2004, the marathon
introduced the Jerry Wilson Volunteer of the Year Award, named after long-time volunteer Jerry Wilson who
died in February 2004. The annual award will acknowledge an individual who gives generously of his or her
time and talent.
Recipient
Tom Breen
Paul Hajduk
LeeAnn Meyer
Kris Luneau
Jeremy Beuch
Tonya Beuch
Lloyd Zastrow
Michael Thompson
Erik Westgard
Wendy Robson
Brent Reykdal & Sarah Amundson
Year
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Division
Race Operations
Race Operations
Marketing & Public Relations
Events & Services
Marketing & Public Relations
Marketing & Public Relation
Youth Programs
Race Operations
Race Operations
Race Operations
Race Operations
Rookie of the Year Award
The Rookie of the Year Award was created in 2008 to recognize an individual who was new to the TCM
Association and exemplified the organization’s mission statement.
Recipient
Ed Whetham
Mike Cordes
Molly Pederson
Jake Pittman
Angie Voight & Kirk Scoffield
Jon Kerzmann
Year
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
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Division
Youth Programs
Marketing & Public Relations
Race Operations
Marketing & Public Relations
Red, White & Boom! TC Half Marathon
Events & Services
Fundraising & Charitable Giving
A Rich History of Community Giving
Since its inception in 1982, Twin Cities In Motion has focused on giving back to the community. To live out
the mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through running, TCM proudly supports community, youth, and
the sport of running. TCM began its community giving program in 1995.
Twin Cities In Motion has been recognized annually as a Minnesota Keystone Partner since 2000 for
contributing at least two percent of our pre-tax earnings to the community. We are proud of this longstanding
commitment to giving back.
In 2013, Twin Cities In Motion divided a more than $60,000 contribution among our
Youth Fitness Partners
College Scholarship Fund
High School Running Shoe Program
Youth Running Scholarships
In addition to our own contributions, TCM offers other non-profit organizations the opportunity to use the TCM
races as a vehicle to help them raise significant dollars for their respective causes. In 2014, Twin Cities in
Motion and its charity partners donated over $800,000 to the community.
TCM’s annual community impact through all sources of giving continues to grow every year. Since 1995,
Twin Cities In Motion has raised just short of $3 million for various organizations, including:
Fairview-University Children’s Hospital
Bolder Options
United Way of Minneapolis and St Paul
Second Harvest Food Banks of Greater
Minneapolis & St. Paul
Twin Cities In Motion College Scholarship Fund
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Twin Towers Fund
Assistive Technology of Minnesota
USA Track & Field Distance Project
American Lung Association Team Lung
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Migizi Communications
YWCA
Dorothy Day
Sharing & Caring Hands
Help for Haiti
Girls on the Run
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
WearEver Recycling
The One Fund: Boston
Fundraising & Charitable Giving (cont.)
2014 Community Partners
Each year, the Twin Cities In Motion Community Partners Committee selects community partners, raises
funds, and promotes these partners throughout the year. In turn, they assist with TCM events. These
partners comprise three categories:
Youth Fitness Partners
Community Enrichment
Professional Athlete Development
Youth Fitness Partners
Our 2014 Youth Fitness Partners share TCM’s dedication to advancing youth fitness.
Bolder Options is a one-year mentoring program for “at-risk” youth ages 10-15. Bolder Options pairs youth
with adults to run or bike, and to work on academic goals. Within the first four months, each pair meets twice
a week and trains to complete three running or biking events together. The youth also attend educational
meetings, community service activities, and an adventure learning experience. For the remaining eight
months, the youth and mentor pairs continue to meet twice a month to practice, attend community events,
and continue to strengthen the youth’s academic goals.
Migizi Communications effects and contributes to social justice and positive change by committing
resources to telecommunications, education, health/wellness, and other areas that contribute to capacitybuilding within the American Indian community.
The YWCA of Minneapolis works to fulfill their mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.
YWCA of Minneapolis’ girls and youth programs focus on the strengths of young people and challenge them
to expect and create great things in their lives.
Girls on the Run Twin Cities, Inc. inspires girls in the 3rd to 5th grades to be joyful, healthy and confident by
combining training for a 3.1 mile race with important lessons about body image, healthy living, friendship and
more. It takes an entire community to empower young girls to live to their potential.
Youth Fitness Partners Fundraising Entry Program
Each year TCM has a fundraiser entry program for sold-out marathon and ten mile races. After race
registration closes, a limited number of entries are available on a first-come first-served basis for the usual
entry fee plus a $100 donation to our Community Partners program.
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Fundraising & Charitable Giving (cont.)
Community Enrichment Partners
TCM Community Enrichment Partners assist at marathon events and in turn receive goods such as t-shirts
and leftover food from race weekend.
The Emergency Food Shelf Network (EFN) is a nonprofit organization that collects, warehouses and
distributes high quality food and essential support services to Minnesota hunger relief organizations. Its family
of programs includes food banking, food rescue, supplemental nutrition for families and seniors, and
customized support services such as infrastructure, equipment and technology for hunger relief organizations.
Hand In Hand Together is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and
encouragement directly to people of Ukraine, Russia and Moldova living in tremendous levels of poverty.
Hand In Hand Together is organized and operated by a Minnesota couple.
WearEver Recycling collects and recycles wearable goods and textiles. Roughly 45% of recycled goods
are re-used as apparel, often exported to developing countries where second-hand clothes are vital; 30% is
made into cloths for commercial and industrial applications; and 20% is reprocessed into furniture stuffing,
insulation, carpet padding and more.
Professional Athlete Development Partners
TCM’s Professional Athlete Development Partners are leading advocates for the sport of running.
Team USA Minnesota is a coordinated effort to bring local resources together to improve post-collegiate
American distance running and develop future Olympians. TCM continues to proudly support this organization
as a silver level sponsor.
Minnesota Elite Athlete Development Program (MEADP) provides grants to assist qualified runners in
reaching their full athletic potential.
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Fundraising & Charitable Giving (cont.)
Twin Cities In Motion Youth Initiatives
Medtronic TC Kids Marathon
The Medtronic TC Kids Marathon was created by Twin Cities In Motion with significant
financial and creative support from Medtronic to promote exercise, wellness, and healthy
lifestyles for kids and their families through a variety of unique training programs and
events. Medtronic TC Kids Marathon offers 8-, 10-, or 12-week training programs,
incentives, and three running events for kids each year. In addition, this program provides
significant scholarship dollars to cover race entry fees for students in need.
Wise Kids In Motion After School Program
Twin Cities In Motion, in collaboration with the Sajai Foundation, developed the Wise Kids In Motion Afterschool Program
to meet the need for additional physical activity and nutrition education in our local schools. The 9-week after school
program utilizes intern and Team USA Minnesota coaching assistance, and includes both a running/physical component
as well as nutrition education. TCM’s goals is to positively impact as many kids as possible by introducing them to a
healthy lifestyle and good choices.
Youth Running Scholarship Program
Participating in races gives kids confidence and pride, and encourages them to develop a life-long love of being active.
In an effort to make TCM's award-winning youth programs accessible to all, Twin Cities In Motion awards scholarships to
children in need for entry into its TC Kids events. Last year, 884 kids received scholarships to participate in TCM events.
High School Running Shoe Program
In 2010, the TCM Community Fund added a teen component to address the financial barrier that affects older youth. In
order to keep teens participating in healthy activities without worrying about financing their equipment needs, the High
School Running Shoe Program provides running shoes to athletes in need, who are participating on high school crosscountry or track teams. Each year, TCM donates 50 pairs of shoes to students in need in both Minneapolis and St. Paul
schools.
Twin Cities In Motion College Scholarship Fund
The Twin Cities In Motion scholarship program provides a $5000 scholarship to one female and one male graduating
high school student-athlete planning to go to college.
Applicants are evaluated on a variety of criteria including academic achievements, community service, running
accomplishments and an essay. The student-athlete must be a cross-country and/or track and field runner who has
participated in distances of 800 meters and longer. Eligible student-athletes must also be students at a high school in the
eleven-county Twin Cities metro area with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
2014 College Scholarship Award Winners
Twin Cities in Motion named Elizabeth Miller of Watertown-Mayer High School and Marshal Landrum
of Como Park High School as its 2014 college scholarship recipients. Miller and Landrum were
selected from a talented pool of applicants based on running accomplishments, academic
performance, community service and a personal essay.
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Fundraising & Charitable Giving (cont.)
TCM’s ability to impact the community is due in part to the generosity of the running
community. The organization’s individual donor program – Friends of TCM – focuses
on creating healthy kids through running events, underscoring the importance of
starting good fitness habits early in life.
Becoming a Friend of TCM is as simple as making a minimum contribution of $10. Contributions helps kids
and schools participate in the TCM youth programs.
2014 Friends of TCM Donors
Corporate Donors
Cara Irish Pubs
Clear Channel Outdoor
Computer Rental Systems
Doug Morey, MTI Financial
First Covenant Church
Fluid Interiors
Magic Wendy
Mark Waldof Consulting, LLC
Microsoft
Promotional Marketing Services
Science Museum of Minnesota
The Depot
TikTok Ink
We Cater To You
Individual Donors
Gregg & Virginia Brophy Achman
Robert & Kimberly Boisvert
Michelle R. Cabbage
Richard Carlson
Charles M. Cassidy
Lora Charles
Thomas W. Cronin
James J. D’Aurora
Diane Deigmann
Lawrence Eaton
Kristen E. Gerlach
Breanne Hegg
Eric Heizman
David Jendrzejek
Dayna Kaplan
Tim Kennedy
Wade M. Larson
Stephanie A. Miller
Deborah L. Mullen
Kevin L. Murray
Mary O’Neill
Charlie Fazio & Sallie Quammen
Eric Raarup
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Twin Cities In Motion: Year-by-Year
A Long Run Through the History of the Event and the Organization
1982: The Tradition Begins
With an entry fee of $6, the inaugural Twin Cities Marathon was met with a fantastic reception and new era
for Minnesota distance running was born. Race Director Jack Moran credited the Minnesota Distance
Running Association (MDRA), Scandinavia Today, WCCO Radio and The Pillsbury Company, as well as,
local running enthusiasts, Skip Burke, Steve Hoag, Bruce Brothers and Larry Haeg for successfully
combining the City of the Lakes Marathon (est. 1963 in Minneapolis) and the St. Paul Marathon (est. 1981).
1983: Zachariasen Wins Again
The Twin Cities Marathon nearly doubled its registered participants from its inaugural year, while city officials
estimated that the number of spectators reached 200,000. Denmark’s Allan Zachariasen repeated as men’s
champion. ON a warm day with high humidity, many participants were awed when Jerry Traylor finished the
race on crutches. “Everyone has a dream,” said the West Virginian, “many people don’t believe they can
realize those dreams. You owe it to yourself to pursue them.” Traylor, stricken with cerebral palsy from birth,
redefined the magic of the marathon.
1984: The Fastest American
Fred Torneden set a course record, which proved the fastest time by an American in 1984. For the first time,
the race was held in September. The decision to hold future marathons in October was motivated by the
need for one extra week of racing and the greater chances of fall colors to continue the reputation as having
a beautiful course. Although the total entries declined — which suggested that the running boom may be over
— 32% of the finishers were first time marathoners, actually giving hope to the future of the marathon.
1985: The Men’s Record, a Local Champ
Crediting his coach, who made him cut back his weekly mileage from 140 to 100 miles, Philip Coppess set a
course record that was destined to withstand the test of time. His 2:10:05 was the fastest American
marathon finish in nearly two years. Jan Ettle of Freeport surprised the women’s field, as she became the first
Minnesotan to win an open title at the event. Clive Davis shattered the 70+ age group record with an
untouchable 3:04:16. The race hosted 966 first-time marathoners and was the stage for 961 personal
records.
1986: USA Championships
Designated as the U.S. Men’s & Women’s Marathon Championships, the Twin Cities Marathon became the
first true national championship since the 1984 Olympic Trials and started a long-lasting relationship between
the event and the sport’s governing body. The “Pillsbury Prize Purse” of $300,000 was the largest offered in
a marathon based solely on performance. Among the 1,500 participants in the inaugural Saturday Fun Run
Party 5K at Lake Nokomis were running legends Dick Beardsley, George Sheehan, Hal Higdon and Sister
Marion Irvine. Runner’s World called the Twin Cities Marathon, “The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in
America,” creating a tagline for the event that would endure.
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Twin Cities In Motion: Year-by-Year (cont.)
1987: Cold and Fast
For the third consecutive year, the fastest marathoner in America was the winner of the Twin Cities Marathon.
Marty Froelick’s winning time of 2:10:59 marked the third-straight TCM men’s winner to run sub-2:11. The
year’s incredible performances confirmed the Twin Cities Marathon ranking as one of the fastest marathons in
the U.S. For the second consecutive year, the Twin Cities Marathon boasted the coldest marathon
temperature (24 degrees F at the start). The first annual Kids’ One Mile Fun Run proved a huge success.
1988: Bardwell Wins Third Wheeler Title
This year the field limit was set at 6,000 and filled 3 weeks prior to the marathon. Twin Cities Marathon
introduced Information Booths at the Fitness Fair, as well as the Start and Finish areas as an added service to
its participants. The 14 wheelers claimed the largest field of wheelchair athletes in Twin Cities Marathon
history to date. Bart Bardwell won his third straight Twin Cities Marathon wheelchair title in 2:14:05.
1989: A Home for the Masters
Selected as the site of the 1989 The Athletic Congress (TAC) National Masters Championship, Mario Cuevas
won the men’s masters division in 2:18:35, while Ngaire Drake captured the female masters division in
2:41:25. Of the total marathon field, 36% were made up of masters, establishing it as a “place to race” for the
mature runners. Twin Cities Marathon would continue to value masters running throughout the decades.
1990: A Home at the Dome
Steve Winnick, Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. President, envisioned a continued growth in marathons and knew
the event needed a larger venue for the start. He built a relationship with the Metropolitan Sports Facilities
Commission which connected the marathon with its new home, the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. The
move allowed the marathon to return to a mass start as in 1982. TAC honored the Twin Cities Marathon as
the U.S. selection race for the 1991 World Championship Marathon in Tokyo.
1991: 200 Charter Club Runners, No Employees!
The Twin Cities Marathon was the only event of its size in the country that did not have at least one full-time
employee. Earning the first multi-year award in event history, Twin Cities Marathon was chosen by TAC as
the National Masters Marathon Championships for men and women for the next five years. Minnesota
celebrated as hometown hero Janis Klecker won her first Twin Cities Marathon title. Bob Kempainen, another
Minnesota icon, placed second to Malcolm Norwood in the closest finish in Twin Cities Marathon history.
1992: Marry Me at the Wall
Two marathon runners stopped at the ALARC Wall at mile 20 to exchange vows in a wedding ceremony.
They finished the marathon as husband and wife. The 5K race was designated as the Road Runners Club of
America National Championship. The MedCenters Market Place and Health One Fitness Fair boasted a
record 68 expo booths.
1993: Muralt Wins Wheeler Title After Fall
After hitting a pothole and falling out of his chair, Jeffery Muralt still cruised to a wheelchair course record
victory. In addition to the USATF National Masters Championship, the Twin Cities Marathon was designated
as the Men’s Open National Championship, which attracted a competitive elite field. Olympians Alberto
Salazar and Billy Mills joined the field of over 1,000 runners in the RRCA 5K National Championship.
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Twin Cities In Motion: Year-by-Year (cont.)
1994: Toddler Trot Added to Kids Events
Recognized as one of the top five marathons in the country, the Twin Cities Marathon embraced its highest
ranking ever. In his first attempt at running a marathon, Pablo Sierra posted the fifth fastest time in Twin
Cities Marathon history. Olympian and American marathon record holder, Bob Kempainen, won the 5K. A
Toddler Trot was added to complement the kids’ events. Doug Kurtis came to the marathon looking for his
75th sub-2:20 marathon. As he crossed the finish line, a time of 2:19:59.4 showed on the clock, however,
official times were rounded up to the next whole second and he settled for a 2:20:00.
1995: Oothoudt Wins 5th-Straight Wheeler Title
In this year’s field, participants represented 47 states and 16 countries. Sixteen-hundred were running their
first marathon, and a record 32% were women. Fifteen-hundred ran the marathon and 5K and 1,200 kids
participated in the Half Mile Fun Run and Toddler Trot. Tami Oothoudt triumphed in an unprecedented fifth
consecutive women’s wheelchair championship.
1996: Records for Appell, Mendoza, Sodoma & Keston
Twin Cities Marathon celebrated its 15th annual race with record breaking. Olga Appell established a new
women’s course record with her 2:27:59. Saul Mendoza set a wheelchair course record by over five minutes
with 1:35:21, while DeAnna Sodoma became the first women’s wheeler to break the 2-hour barrier at 1:54:50.
Perhaps most remarkably, John Keston, age 71, set a world age-group record becoming the fastest 70+
marathoner ever at 3:00:58. After 15 editions of the marathon, 106 participants remained in the Charter
Club.
1997: Mendoza Defends and Breaks Own Record
Known as the year of the heat, afternoon highs soared to 77 degrees, which kept the medical team busier
than ever. Despite the heat, Saul Mendoza defended his wheelchair title and broke his own course record.
Olympian and Minnesota elite runner, Steve Plasencia took home the men’s masters title with 2:19:06. This
also marked the first year of the mail-in silent auction for 100 additional entries into the closed out marathon.
Between the silent auction and the Celebrity Mile, Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. raised more than $22,000 for
charity.
1998: Timing Chips and Diaper Dashers Added
Ranked as the #2 destination marathon in North America by The Ultimate Guide to Marathons, the field filled
a month faster than ever. Manual timing was replaced by the computer chip system for results, becoming the
first marathon in the Midwest to use this state-of-the-art timing system. St. Paul native Bev Docherty, won the
USATF National Masters Women’s Championship and took home nearly $10,000 due to the Twin Cities
Marathon, Inc.’s decision to allow masters runners to collect prize money in more than one division. The
Diaper Dash was added to the Saturday Running Events, creating a complete family atmosphere.
1999: Musuva Three-Peats, Pawelek Takes USA Title
Andrew Musuva won his third consecutive Twin Cities Marathon and became the first three-time overall
champion. Kim Pawelek surprised the women’s field with a win in just her second marathon attempt, winning
the USA Marathon title to boot. Charlie Mahler and Kelly Keeler won the inaugural ten mile race. Twin Cities
Marathon, Inc. officials hosted its first Registration Kick-Off Event, offering the local running community the
opportunity to register early for the marathon.
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Twin Cities In Motion: Year-by-Year (cont.)
2000: A Sprint to the Finish
As the men’s lead pack passed the 25-mile mark, incredibly it was still an 8-person race for the men’s
marathon title. The final sprint began just after the 26-mile mark, near the St. Paul Cathedral, as six men
finished within 13 seconds of winner Sergei Fedotov. Tami Oothoudt claimed an unprecedented seventh
victory in the women’s wheeler division. Also this year, the Twin Cities Marathon High School Scholarship
was established, a Twin Cities Marathon Training Team Network was formed to help build the local running
community, and Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. hosted a Summer Training Station that provided water and sports
drink to runners on their training runs. The organization’s office moved to the Calhoun Beach Club, located on
the marathon course near Mile 4, housing a just-hired staff of three.
2001: Triumphs Amid a National Tragedy
Despite being held shortly after the September 11 terrorist attacks, the 20th Annual Twin Cities Marathon had
many highlights: the marathon filled in just 19 days while the TC 10 Mile filled within 24 hours; Joel Lancaster
became the 100,000th participant to cross the finish line; the Twin Cities Marathon Charter Club boasted 89
runners who had finished all 20 marathons; and $53,000 was raised for Twin Cities Marathon Charities
including the Twin Towers Fund. Joshua Kipkemboi became the first masters runner in Twin Cities Marathon
history to claim the overall individual championship. Zinaida Semenova shattered the open women’s course
record, while Irina Bogacheva followed suit in breaking the master women’s course record (2:31:02). Saul
Mendoza cruised to his fourth wheelchair title.
2002: Dan Browne’s Debut Victory
Twin Cities Marathon was honored to be only the second race in history to play host to the USA Marathon
Championships for all three divisions, women’s, men’s, and masters. This excitement carried over into the
community as the race filled in only 14 days. Eighty-one Twin Cities Marathon Charter Club members finished
this year, having run over 44,000 miles on the marathon course combined. Dan Browne had quite the day
earning a victory in his marathon debut. In the men’s wheelchair division Tony Iniguez managed to win after
suffering a flat tire. Off the course, Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. community contributions raised over $25,000 in
charitable donations plus $110,000 of in-kind items including food and clothing.
2003: Russell’s Runaway
The phenomenal weather race weekend topped off the weekend of events for over 13,000 participants, 5,000
volunteers, and well over 250,000 spectators. Blake Russell amazed the 250,000 plus crowd of spectators
when she pushed the pace against a strong international field, and won in her debut marathon with an
Olympic “A” qualifying time at 2:30:41. A new wave start helped ease congestion at the start line, giving
runners a chance to show all of their running potential.
2004: Permitina Ties the Women’s Record
A cool 48-degree morning was just what Irina Permitina needed to tie the Twin Cities Marathon women’s
course record at 2:26:51. This year, the middle-of-the-pack prizes debuted, and 10 lucky finishers were
awarded a 2005 Twin Cities Marathon entry form and $300 cash. Governor Tim Pawlenty finished his second
Twin Cities Marathon, confirming himself as the only sitting governor to complete the race. Chad Johnson
amazed ten mile spectators by winning the race in 48:44, over a minute faster than all other contenders. Sara
Wells took the women’s ten mile after only training for four weeks due to an injury. The same hard work found
on the courses was reflected in this year’s community partner’s fund raising efforts, where $30,000 was
raised.
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Twin Cities In Motion: Year-by-Year (cont.)
2005: Hussein Sweeps to Titles
Whipping winds and thick humidity tested the will and strength of 10,561 marathon entrants this year. Despite
the harsh weather, Nicole Aish was able to run, and win, her first marathon ever at 2:40:30. Mbarak Hussein
took the open and masters titles with his winning time of 2:18:28. The marathon was honored to be
designated by USA Track & Field as the only site in 2005 for athletes to qualify for the 2008 U.S. Olympics
Marathon Trials. Three men and 12 women qualified including Joan Benoit Samuelson, the 1984 Gold Medal
winner in the first women’s Olympic marathon. Then-Governor Pawlenty completed his third Twin Cities
Marathon in a personal record time of 3:43:34.
2006: Medtronic Becomes a Marathoner
The 25th running of The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America® was truly a recognition of all that has
made the marathon what it is since 1982, as well as an introduction of a great new era with the addition of a
title sponsor, Medtronic. A cool, but sunny day formed the setting for three USA Championships: men’s and
women’s open and masters divisions. Returning men’s open and masters champion Mbarak Hussein
successfully defended both titles with a marathon finishing time of 2:13:52, giving him the total prize purse of
$39,000. Two-time Olympian Marla Runyan took the women’s title running 2:32:17. Her win netted $30,000.
Medtronic’s Global Heroes and Triumphant Soles Award Programs were introduced. The programs honored
19 people who run with physical challenges.
2007: Media Challenge Debuts
2007 brought tremendous new additions. In May, a cross-country event at Como Park was added to the
Medtronic TC Kids Marathon program. Race weekend also had new inclusions. The USA Men’s 10 Mile
Championship was held as part of the Medtronic TC 10 Mile. The field was filled with the nation’s top tenmilers, including winner Abdi Abdirahman, who picked up his third successive championship title. The
Medtronic TC 10 Mile Media Challenge was also introduced. In its inaugural year, the event welcomed eight
teams from the local media, with Star Tribune picking up the nod for fastest overall time. The Medtronic Twin
Cities Marathon again hosted the USA Masters Marathon Championships for the 18th consecutive year.
2008: Duluth’s Goucher Wins the USA 10 Mile Championship
In 2008, there were 7,979 finishers in the 27th annual Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, moving the event into
the 9th largest spot in the nation in terms of marathon finishers. With an emotional finish, Fernando Cabada
took first place in the USA Men’s Marathon Championship, followed by Team USA Minnesota’s Matt
Gabrielson in second. Duluth native Kara Goucher out-ran Team USA Minnesota’s Katie McGregor for the
USA Women’s 10 Mile Championship in the Medtronic TC 10 Mile.
2009: Twin Cities In Motion
After 28 years of sharing its name with the marathon, Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. became Twin Cities In
Motion (TCM). 2009 proved to be a record-breaking year. On May 7, the 4:00 mile was broken for the first
time in Minnesota by David Torrence (3:59.3) at the Medtronic TC 1 Mile. On October 4, Abdi Abdirahman set
a new course record in the Medtronic TC 10 Mile in 46:35. Jason Hartmann won the marathon with 2:12:16
despite stopping to pick up a dropped water bottle at mile 23! Ilsa Paulson claimed the USA Women’s
Marathon Championship title with 2:31:48. A 10K race was added to the weekend of events.
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Twin Cities In Motion: Year-by-Year (cont.)
2010: Deba Accomplishes Grandma’s/Twin Cities Double
Perfect weather conditions set the stage for exciting races on Sunday. In the USA Women’s 10 Mile
Championship, hometown favorite Katie McGregor secured her sixth win at the Medtronic TC 10 Mile. In the
marathon, Sergio Reyes captured the USA Men’s Marathon Championship title in 2:14:02 after having
finished a disappointing 59th in 2009. In the women’s race, Buzunesh Deba was on pace to best the course
record but finished in 2:27:23. Still, she became the first woman to win Minnesota two signature marathons in
a single year. Deba won Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth in June before winning in the Twin Cities in October
— a feat marathon announcers dubbed the ‘Snow Crown.’ In the USA Masters Marathon Championships,
former open champion Mbarak Hussein claimed the title and a new age group (45-49) record in 2:16:57.
Wheeler Saul Mendoza claimed a record seventh win in the marathon with a time of 1:41:58.
2011: The Women Race the Men
Medtronic TC 10 Mile hosted the USA Men’s and Women’s 10 Mile Championships which feature an
equalizer bonus for the first champion — male or female — across the finish line. Men’s champ Mo Trafeh
was able to overcome the seven-minute head start given to women’s winner Janet Bawcom and the rest of
the women’s field, earning $10,000 for doing so. In the marathon, Kenya’s Sammy Malakwen, who has made
a second home in Two Harbors, Minnesota while racing in the United States, won the men’s title in 2:13:11.
Yeshimebet Bifa of Ethiopia won the women’s title in 2:28:24.
2012: Hot Racing on a Cold Day
Race morning dawned cold, but the top racers in the ten mile and marathon field provided some hot race,
once they warmed up, that is. Mo Trafeh won his second USA Men’s 10 Mile title and again edged women’s
champion Janet Bawcom for the $10,000 equalizer prize. Christopher Kipyego won the men’s marathon by
only nine seconds in 2:14:53, while women’s champ Jeannette Faber won in a personal best 2:32:37. The
year marked the 10th running of the Diana Pierce Family Mile and celebrated Medtronic’s renewal as title
sponsor for an additional three years, committing to what will be a decade-long partnership in 2015.
2013: Scaroni Breaks Women’s Wheeler Record
Susannah Scaroni of Urbana, Ill. established a new women’s wheelchair course record, clocking 1:54:37,
bettering DeAnna Sodoma’s 1996 course record by 13 seconds. Nick Arciniaga of Flagstaff, Ariz. and former
Minnesota resident Anne Bersagel won USA Marathon titles. Two-time Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
champ Mbarak Hussein win an unprecedented 4th USA Master Marathon crown, while Sheri Piers, the 2011
USA Masters champ reclaimed her title. Two hundred and fifty runners participated in the inaugural TC Loony
Challenge, a race series composed of the TC 10K, TC 5K, and Medtronic TC 10 Mile — 19.3 miles of racing
in two days!
2014: Race Series Galore!
While the complete history of this year’s Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend will be written only after its
events take place, sure to echo into the future are the five TC Challenge race series that culminate on
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend. Joining the TC Loony Challenge which debuted in 2013 are the
TC Ultra Loony Challenge, the TC Summit Challenge, TC Ultra Summit Challenge, and TC 5K Challenge. All
told, more than 1100 runners are participating in TC Challenge series in 2014.
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We Appreciate Your Interest!
Thank You!
On behalf of the participants, fans, volunteers, Board of Directors, and staff of
the 2014 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, we wish to thank you for
your interest in our event. We appreciate your efforts to share our event with
the community, the nation, and the world.
If there is anything we can do to assist your work, please let us know!
Twin Cities In Motion
2635 University Avenue West, Suite 190
St. Paul, MN 55114
Tel: 651-289-7700
Email: [email protected]
Website: tcmevents.org
@tcmarathon
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