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Running in Twin Cities
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Running in Twin Cities

Scenic, fast, and beloved by Midwest runners

About running in Twin Cities

The Twin Cities Marathon is consistently ranked among the most beautiful marathons in the country. The October course winds through Minneapolis and Saint Paul along the Mississippi River during peak fall foliage, earning it the nickname the Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America. Minnesota has one of the strongest running cultures in the country with a passionate community that turns out even in brutal winter conditions. The Twin Cities offers a variety of running groups and clubs. Some popular options are listed below.

Notable races

Some of the biggest and best races in Twin Cities.

Popular Running groups

Popular run clubs and running groups in Twin Cities.

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