Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

Table of Contents

Introduction ........................................................................... 1-10 Table of Contents ................................................................................................ 3

Sponsors ............................................................................................................ 5

Welcome from Twin Cities In Motion ................................................................... 7

Our Purpose ....................................................................................................... 9

Media Information ............................................................... 11-16 Contact Information ........................................................................................... 12

At a Glance Weekend Schedule ........................................................................ 13

Media Specifics ................................................................................................. 14

Digital and Social Media .................................................................................... 16

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon ........................................ 17-48 About the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon ........................................................ 18

The Course ....................................................................................................... 19

2017 Marathon Photos ...................................................................................... 20

Start Area Map .................................................................................................. 22

Finish Area Map ................................................................................................ 23

Points of Interest ............................................................................................... 24

Weather History ................................................................................................ 25

Participation History .......................................................................................... 26

Marathon Logo History ...................................................................................... 27

Facts About the Marathon ................................................................................. 28

Marathon Weekend by the Numbers ................................................................. 29

Medtronic Global Champions ............................................................................ 30

Corporate Team Challenge ............................................................................... 32

The Charter Club .............................................................................................. 33

Prize Purse ....................................................................................................... 34

Event History and Statistics ............................................................................... 36

Medtronic TC 10 Mile .......................................................... 49-66 About the Medtronic TC 10 Mile ........................................................................ 50

The Course ....................................................................................................... 51

2017 10 Mile Photos ......................................................................................... 52

Participation History .......................................................................................... 54

Prize Purse ....................................................................................................... 55

Medtronic Global Champions ............................................................................ 56

Media Challenge ............................................................................................... 57

Event History and Statistics ............................................................................... 58

Saturday Events ................................................................. 67-80 About the Saturday Events ................................................................................ 68

Course Maps .................................................................................................... 69

2017 Saturday Events Photos ........................................................................... 70

Start/Finish Area Map ....................................................................................... 72

Corporate Team Challenge ............................................................................... 73

Event Histories and Statistics ............................................................................ 74

Twin Cities In Motion .......................................................... 81-96 We Are Twin Cities In Motion ............................................................................ 82

Association Volunteer Leadership ..................................................................... 83

Fundraising & Charitable Giving ........................................................................ 86

Year-by-Year History of the Event ..................................................................... 87

Thank You! ....................................................................................................... 95

Photos in this publication by Paul Phillips/Competitive Image,

and CT Ryan Photography.

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Welcome from Twin Cities In Motion!

Virginia Brophy Achman

Executive Director, Twin Cities In Motion

Dear Friends in the Media,

On behalf of the Twin Cities In Motion Board of Directors, Staff and Association Volunteers, welcome to the

37th 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 ignite everyone's inner athlete, we are proud to host the

region’s signature endurance event and celebrate its 37-year presence in the community.

Marathon weekend kicks off on Friday, October 5, when the doors of the Saint Paul RiverCentre open for the

Health & Fitness Expo. Some 42,000 event participants and other attendees will arrive on Friday and

Saturday to pick up their race packets, mingle with fellow runners, listen to expert speakers, and explore the

products and services of more than 100 expo exhibitors.

Running events get underway on Saturday morning, October 6, with the TC 10K, presented by PNC Bank,

the TC 5K, 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 and Toddler Trot, as well as a

mascot race featuring TCM’s own Harry and Shelly.

The 20th running of the Medtronic TC 10 Mile will kick things off on Sunday morning, October 7, as more

than 13,000 registrants take “The Shortcut to the Capitol®.” The event again hosts the USATF Men’s and

Women’s 10 Mile Championships and features an Equalizer Bonus of $10,000 for the first runner — male or

female — to cross the finish line.

Later Sunday morning in the weekend’s signature event, more than 9,000 runners are set to race from

downtown Minneapolis to the state Capitol grounds in St. Paul in the 37th Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.

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,

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Twin Cities In Motion’s Purpose

Move. Together.

Our mission is to ignite everyone's inner athlete.

We want to help inspire the Twin Cities -- and the world -- toward our vision:

Move. Together.

Since 1982, Twin Cities In Motion has organized the region's premier running events,

including the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, a Top 10 U.S. Marathon.

TCM is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. We are proud to give back to our community by

providing financial support to local youth as well as professional athletes. Collectively,

TCM and its charity partners that fundraise at TCM events give back more than

$1.4 million annually to a variety of causes.

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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: tcmevents.org

Marathon Weekend Office: Saint Paul RiverCentre

175 West Kellogg Boulevard

St. Paul, MN 55102

Office: 651-289-7700


Media Contacts: Charlie Mahler

Media & Communications Manager

Office: 651-289-7708

Cell: 952-423-8126

[email protected]

Jessie Radmacher

Marketing & Communications Director

Office: 651-289-7704

Cell: 612-805-2183

[email protected]

Vanessa Graetz

Online Engagement Manager

Office: 651-289-7713

Cell: 920-619-6372

[email protected]

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At a Glance Weekend Schedule

Friday, October 5

Expo Events

Health & Fitness Expo (Saint Paul RiverCentre) .......................................................... 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Packet Pick Up (Saint Paul RiverCentre) ..................................................................... 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Athlete News Conference (Saint Paul RiverCentre) ..................................................... 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Offering interviews with event’s top professional athletes and panel of extraordinary participants.

Expo Seminars, presented by Star Tribune (Saint Paul RiverCentre) ........................... 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 6

Saturday Running Events (State Capitol grounds)

TC 10K, presented by PNC Bank .................................................................................................. 7:15 a.m.*

27th Mile & Family Activity Tent ........................................................................................... 8:00 a.m. - Noon

TC 5K, presented by Fredrikson & Byron ..................................................................................... 8:45 a.m.*

* Wheelers & duos will start earlier than listed time.

Medtronic TC Family Events:

KARE 11 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 .................................................................................................................................. 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 Pick Up (Saint Paul RiverCentre) ..................................................................... 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Expo Seminars, presented by Star Tribune (Saint Paul RiverCentre) ......................... 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 7

Start Line Schedule

20th Annual Medtronic TC 10 Mile................................... approx. 6:54 a.m. (USATF Championship women)

........................................................................................................................................ 7:00 a.m. (Corral A)

37th Annual Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon ................................................... 7:55 a.m. (Wheelers & Duos)

........................................................................................................................................ 8:00 a.m. (Corral 1)

Finish Line Schedule

Media Tent Opens ........................................................................................................................... 7:00 a.m.

10 Mile Leaders Arrive ..................................................................................................................... 7:45 a.m.

Marathon Wheeler Leaders Arrive ................................................................................................... 9:40 a.m.

Male Marathon Leaders Arrive ...................................................................................................... 10:05 a.m.

Female Marathon Leaders Arrive .................................................................................................. 10:20 a.m.

Finish Line Closes ........................................................................................................................... 2:15 p.m.

Media Tent Closes .......................................................................................................................... 2:30 p.m.

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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 Credentials will be mailed to applicants by October 1. Credentials may be picked up on race weekend by ar-rangement.

Media Tent The Media Tent will be accessible on Sunday, Ovtober 7 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 a workspace with wireless internet access and the controlled ac-cess point from which media with “Finish Line 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 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with wireless internet 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.

Race Day Lead Vehicle A limited number of spot on the marathon’s lead vehicle are available to the media. To request a spot on the lead vehicle, please contact Media & Communications Manager Charlie Mahler at 952-423-8126 or [email protected].

TV Trucks Please consult with Charlie Mahler for all television production truck use near the start and finish line throughout marathon weekend.

Television production trucks at the marathon start line must park on Portland Avenue south of

6th Street. (See map on next page.) Use of trucks at the start line must be approved in advance by Charlie Mahler, 952-423-8126.

Trucks at the marathon finish line must park in Lot G (Minn. Department of Transportation lot) off

northbound Rice Street west of the John Ireland Blvd. (See map on next page.) Trucks must ac-cess the lot via southbound Rice Street and have a vehicle pass to clear the police checkpoint. Use of trucks at the finish line must be approved in advance by Charlie Mahler.

For production truck usage near the Health & Fitness Expo at RiverCentre or the Saturday Events at the State Capitol grounds, please contact Charlie Mahler for approved locations and onsite support.

Media Specifics

http://www.tcmevents.org

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TV Truck Parking Locations Marathon Start Line Marathon Finish Line Live Updates from the Course

Follow the professional men’s and women’s Medtronic TC 10 Mile races, serving as the 2018 USATF 10 Mile Championships, and the professional men’s and women’s Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon races in the media tent or via the Twin Cities In Motion social media team. Expert commentators will offer updates to the finish line announcers and the media tent. Twin Cities In Motion will share updates on its social me-dia platforms. See page 16 of this guide for a listing of online resources.

Post-Race Interviews with Athletes

The top male and female finishers in the USATF 10 Mile Championships and the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, as well as the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon wheeler champions, will be available for interviews immediately after the race in the Media Tent. Other athletes will be available for interviews upon request 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 at Competitive Image: www.competitiveimage.us. Go to EDITORIAL ACCESS on the left menu and there you will find a link to the 2018 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon - Media Images. Use the password obtained from Charlie Mahler (952-423-8126/[email protected]) to access the page. From there you will see a page with the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon link. You will need to use 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.”

Results

Results from the day’s top finishers in the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and the Medtronic TC 10 Mile will be available in the Media Tent shortly after the first runners cross the finish line. Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon splits will also be available at the Media Tent as the runners progress along the course. Wireless internet access will be available at the finish line area in the Media Tent 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 six weeks after the race.

Lot G - Media Vehicle

Parking with Pass.

Access via Rice St.

Media Tent

&

Finish Line

https://www.competitiveimage.us/

http://www.mtecresults.com

In the lead up to the 2018 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend and on race day, the latest media information including press releases, past results, downloadable photos and logos, and more, can be found on the media section of the Twin Cities in Motion website at:

tcmevents.org/media

Find additional information via our online and social media accounts below:

Online Information


Coverage of USATF 10 Mile (viewable Monday, Oct. 8 on demand): usatf.tv

Social Media Information

Facebook: /TwinCitiesInMotion

Instagram Handle: @twincitiesinmotion

Twitter Handle: @tcmarathon

YouTube Channel: youtube.com/TCMRuns

Pinterest: pinterest.com/tcmarathon

Event Hashtags

#tcmarathon

#tc10mile

#tc10k

#tc5k

#tckids

An online version of this guide can be found on the media section of the Twin Cities in Motion website

(tcmevents.org). For live tracking information during the races, including Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and

Medtronic TC 10 Mile splits, visit mtecresults.com or use the Marathon Weekend App. Search “Twin Cities In

Motion” in your app store to download the app.

Digital and Social Media

https://www.tcmevents.org/media/

https://www.tcmevents.org/

http://www.usatf.tv/

https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesInMotion/

https://www.instagram.com/twincitiesinmotion/

https://twitter.com/tcmarathon

https://www.youtube.com/user/TCMRuns

https://www.pinterest.com/tcmarathon/

https://www.tcmevents.org/

http://www.mtecresults.com

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The 37th Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

Recognized as The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America®, the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is an iconic fall event for Minneapolis and St. Paul. Celebrating its 37th year as the region’s premier endurance event, 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, made 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 Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake Calhoun) and Lake Harriet. By 1981, with the running boom echoing across the country, the race took just a month to fill to 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 capital city. The race launched successfully, drawing approximately 2,000 runners in it’s 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 a 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 37 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 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon. On the Saturday before the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and Medtronic TC 10 Mile, runners can compete in the TC 10K, presented by PNC Bank, and TC 5K, presented by Fredrikson & Byron, as well as the Medtronic TC Family Events.

2017 marathoners about to begin their journey.

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The Course

The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America®

The 2018 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon course starts near U.S. Bank Stadium 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 passes iconic lakes and follows Minnehaha Creek and the Mississippi River en route to its Summit Avenue homestretch. More than 300,000 spectators make the marathon an unforgettable experience for participants.

Photo Pages ...

2017 Marathon Photos

Clockwise from top left: Helping Hand:

One of TCM’s 4,000 race-day volunteers at

a fluid station. Happy Hayley Marathoner

Hayley Russell of St. Peter smiling through-

her run. Jumpin’ Joe: Joe Rauch of Minne-

apolis jumps for joy at the finish line, while

Brian Jones of Minneapolis keeps a foot on

the ground. Nothing to See: three-time

men’s champ. Dominic Ondoro looks back

at his competition. Smile for the Camera:

Women’s champ Jane Kibii greets the me-

dia with a smile.

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Start Area Map

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Finish Area Map

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Points of Interest

Start Line – Downtown Minneapolis

Near U.S. Bank Stadium, the home of the Minnesota Vikings, runners will gather, warm-up and begin their

journeys to the State Capitol grounds in St. Paul.

Mile 3 – Kenwood

After 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 Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake Calhoun)

The second lake along the course, Bde Maka Ska, is the largest lake in Minneapolis, just over three miles in

circumference. Bde Maka Ska is home base for marathon training for many Twin Cities runners.

The marathon course follows the lake’s west side on Lake Calhoun Parkway.

Mile 7 – Lake Harriet

Marathoners run along the northeast shore of lovely Lake Harriet next. Cheering for

marathoners is an annual ritual for area residents.

Mile 8 – Minnehaha Parkway

Runners turn east on Minnehaha Parkway where Lake Harriet empties into Minnehaha Creek,

which, like the marathoners themselves, flows toward the Mississippi River.

The roads along the creek are rolling with twists and turns.

Mile 13 – Lake Nokomis

Circling three-quarters of Lake Nokomis, the last lake along the course, marathoners reach

the half-marathon stripe along the lake’s eastern shore.

Mile 15 – West River Road

River Road, one of the most beautiful segments of the race, allows runners some elbow room after the

winding roads along Minnehaha Creek as runners complete their tour of Minneapolis.

Mile 20 – The ALARC Wall

After crossing the Mississippi on the Franklin Bridge, the marathon and 10 mile courses 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

Outside the Governor’s Mansion, Minnesota governors have regularly joined the crowds of

St. Paul spectators along the course to cheer for the marathoners as they continue

their journey towards to State Capitol.

Mile 26 – Cathedral Hill

The St. Paul Cathedral sits atop the final hill on the marathon course. With the Cathedral

and State Capitol for backdrops, the finish is epic for runners and spectators alike!

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Race Day Weather History

Year Date Low (°F) High (°F) Dew Pt (°F)

Ave. Wind

Speed (mph)

1982 3-Oct 46 65 45 6

1983 2-Oct 60 77 63 9

1984 30-Sep 34 63 35 6

1985 6-Oct 32 60 36 17

1986 12-Oct 35 42 36 16

1987 11-Oct 23 40 22 9

1988 2-Oct 40 60 36 9

1989 8-Oct 27 55 24 3

1990 14-Oct 44 61 37 12

1991 2-Oct 46 72 47 10

1992 4-Oct 50 70 42 12

1993 3-Oct 46 75 42 15

1994 2-Oct 47 53 43 14

1995 8-Oct 35 59 43 6

1996 6-Oct 50 67 47 13

1997 8-Oct 35 59 43 7

1998 4-Oct 46 57 43 10

1999 3-Oct 34 47 27 3

2000 8-Oct 25 39 20 7

2001 7-Oct 29 57 22 11

2002 30-Sep 52 83 58 5

2003 5-Oct 42 67 41 5

2004 3-Oct 42 73 35 13

2005 2-Oct 65 78 60 13

2006 1-Oct 57 81 43 Calm

2007 7-Oct 62 82 68 9

2008 5-Oct 48 60 40 7

2009 4-Oct 43 54 43 7

2010 3-Oct 39 55 34 7

2011 2-Oct 39 58 34 6

2012 7-Oct 28 53 21 6

2013 6-Oct 42 55 47 Calm

2014 5-Oct 35 63 31 8

2015 4-Oct 42 58 40 6

2016 9-Oct 36 52 32 4

2017 1-Oct 55 63 50 14

Average Minneapolis/St. Paul Weather on October 7th

Low High Record 25 85 Average 43 62

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Marathon Participation History

Year Cost Men Women Finishers Entrants %Women

1982 $6 3,026 485 3,511 4,563 14%

1983 $8 3,985 799 4,784 7,416 17%

1984 $9 3,635 769 4,404 6,980 18%

1985 $10 3,016 631 3,647 5,295 17%

1986 $12 3,754 879 4,651 6,761 19%

1987 $12 3,624 861 4,485 6,488 19%

1988 $15 3,688 884 4,572 6,088 19%

1989 $18 3,841 851 4,692 6,100 18%

1990 $20 3,981 1,168 5,149 6,200 23%

1991 $20 3,995 1,088 5,083 6,500 21%

1992 $25 3,607 1,121 4,728 6,003 24%

1993 $25 3,898 1,224 5,122 6,244 24%

1994 $30 4,057 1,423 5,480 6,639 26%

1995 $30 4,116 1,577 5,693 6,961 28%

1996 $30 3,750 1,724 5,474 7,058 32%

1997 $35 3,568 1,750 5,318 7,163 33%

1998 $40 3,568 1,958 5,526 7,621 35%

1999 $50 3,967 2,035 6,002 8,850 34%

2000 $50 3,749 2,158 5,907 8,813 37%

2001 $50 4,080 2,279 6,359 8,920 36%

2002 $65 4,051 2,591 6,664 8,928 39%

2003 $65 4,376 2,705 7,081 10,411 38%

2004 $75 4,527 2,856 7,383 10,341 39%

2005 $75 4,683 3,067 7,750 10,500 40%

2006 $85 4,994 3,189 8,183 10,500 40%

2007 $85 4,363 2,791 7,154 10,291 40%

2008 $95 4,807 3,184 7,991 10,500 40%

2009 $95 4,919 3,556 8,475 11,000 43%

2010 $100 4,808 3,389 8,197 11,200 41%

2011 $100 4,859 3,675 8,534 11,964 43%

2012 $105 5,097 3,686 8,783 12,016 42%

2013 $105 4,924 3,931 8,856 12,026 44%

2014 $105 4,856 3,997 8,853 11,888 46%

2015 $105 4,753 3,790 8,543 11,550 45%

2016 $105 4,716 3,843 8,559 11,532 45%

2017 $110 4,091 3,395 7,486 9,851 45%

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Marathon Logo 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 Mar-

athon 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

Facts About This Year’s Marathon

Total number of expected 2018 marathon registrants: 9300

(Statistics based on registration as of September 20, 2018)

Total registrants: 9097

Male: 4967 54%

Females: 4130 46%

Wheelers: 7

Masters: 3492

Minnesotans: 6106 67%

Age 70 and over: 48

Oldest male: 80

Oldest female:75

Youngest male: 12

Youngest female: 13

Average age, female:36

Average age, male: 39

Charter Club members: 22

First Time Marathoners: 30%

Countries represented: 34

States represented: 48

The top five states represented were:

Minnesota 6106

Wisconsin 543

Illinois 293

Iowa 219

Colorado 143

Top 5 Marathoner Occupations: Health Related Occupation

Education

Student

Finance/Account/Banker

Administrative/Manager

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Marathon Weekend by the Numbers

229,133: Finishers in the 37-year history of the marathon

37,200: Safety pins to attach marathon race numbers

5,000: Bananas provided to marathon finishers

11,028: Gallons of Gatorade Endurance® and water

on marathon course

10,620: Gallon water jugs saved by using hydrants

540: Gallons of soup at the marathon finish line

20: Medtronic Global Champions (marathon & 10 mile)

4,000: Race day volunteers

350: Year-round TCM Association volunteers

25: Twin Cities In Motion staff members

7731: Seconds in the men’s course record of 2:08:51

36,000: Twin Cities In Motion Facebook fans

535: Porta-potties

409: Intersections crossed by marathon

1,4000,000 Dollars that TCM and its charity partners

give back to the community.

29: Official charity partners

7: Days between start of set up and end of take down at finish line

54: Sponsors

2: Host cities

1: 37 year old event

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Medtronic Global Champions

The 2017 Medtronic Global Heroes

Twenty inspiring individuals — ten 10 mile and ten

marathon participants — have been selected for the

2018 Medtronic Global Champions team through a

cooperative effort between Medtronic and Twin Cities

In Motion. The Global Champions program celebrates

the passion and accomplishments of runners who

benefit from medical technology.

Each of these remarkable individuals will bring with

them a story of triumph over adversity, as they all

have overcome or actively manage serious health

conditions with the aid of medical technology. These conditions include lung cancer, lymphoma,

heart arrythmias, type 1 diabetes, chronic pain, heart disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and obesity,

among others.

This year’s team includes runners from five continents and 13 countries: Argentina, Australia,

Canada, China, England, Finland, Ireland, India, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Ukraine and

the United States.

https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/about/global-champions.html

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2018 Global Champions

2018 Global Champions Participating in the

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

David Aucamp - Capetown, South Africa

David, 56, has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to help manage an abnormal heart rhythm.

Angad Chandhok - Navi Mumbai, India

Angad, 23, uses insulin and a continuous glucose monitoring system to manage type 1 diabetes.

Ciaran Conroy - Portlaoise, Ireland

Ciaran, 56, has an insulin pump to manage type 1 diabetes.

Verna Cook-Jackson - Taupo, New Zealand Verna, 66, has a pacemaker to help manage an abnormal heart rhythm.

Brent Hanson - Perham, MN

Brent, 37, has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to help manage an abnormal heart rhythm.

Marina Jones - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Marina, 66, had lung surgery due to cancer.

Thomas Plath - Memphis, TN Thomas, 54, has a pacemaker to help manage an abnormal heart rhythm.

Meghan Wilkie - Liverpool, NY

Meghan, 32, has a nerve stimulator to help control pain.

Christine Youngblood - Anchorage, AK Christine, 34, has undergone surgery and chemotherapy for cancer.

Maria Fernanda Zuazo - Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

Maria, 45, has an insulin pump to manage type 1 diabetes.

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Corporate Team Challenge

The Corporate Team Challenge (CTC) at the Medtronic Twin Cities 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, 30 teams will compete in the marathon’s Corporate Team Challenge. Any cor-

poration, profit or nonprofit, may participate. All full and part-time employees are eligible and encouraged to

join.

2018 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon CTC Teams

3M

Abbott

Allina

Cargill

Ceridian

Coloplast Corp

Comcast

Cummins

Delta Airlines

Fairview Health

Fredrikson & Byron

General Mills

HealthPartners

Ingersoll Rand

KPMG

Mayo Clinic School of Medicine

Medica

Medtronic

Minneapolis Public Schools

RBC

RE/MAX Results

Seagate Technology

Smiths Medical

SPS Commerce

St Paul Public Schools

Target

Two Harbors Investment

UnitedHealth

UTC Aerospace Systems

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The Charter Club

For the past 37 years, 21 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 motivation, 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

Dick Bailly, Fargo, No. Dak.

Daryl Blakeborough, Shorewood

Steven Carr, Hugo

Mary Croft, Bayport

Wayne Drealan, Fulda

Dave Eckstrom, Stillwater (wheeler)

David Gontarek, River Falls, Wisc.

Jerry Heaps, Apple Valley

Thomas Huberty, Fridley

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

Bob Stavig, Bloomington

John Tantzen, Eagan

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Prize Purse

Prize Purse

The 2017 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon offers a total guaranteed prize purse of $69,500 with the men’s and

women’s open champions each receiving $10,000. Competitors can earn additional time bonuses for open

and masters course records.

Open Men & Women

Total = $34,000

Minnesota Men & Women

Total = $1,000

Record Bonuses

The men's event record is 2:08:51, set by Dominic Ondoro, KEN, in 2016. The women's event record is

2:26:51, shared by Zinaida Semenova, RUS, in 2001 and Irina Permitina, RUS, in 2004.

1st $7,500

2nd $4,000

3rd $3,000

4th $1,500

5th $1,000

1st $250

2nd $150

3rd $100

Open Marathon Course Record Bonus $25,000 (per record-setter)

USA Masters Age Group Record Bonus $500 (per record-setter)

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Prize Purse (cont.)

Prize Purse (cont.)

Minnesota Masters (age 40+) Men & Women

Total = $1,000

Wheelers Men & Women

Total = $3,500

1st $1,000

2nd $500

3rd $250

1st $250

2nd $150

3rd $100

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Marathon Records and Champions

Twin Cities Marathon Men’s Records & Champions

1982 Allan Zachariassen Denmark 2:11:49

1983 Allan Zachariassen Denmark 2:13:20

1984 Fred Torneden Manhattan, Kan. 2:11:35

1985 Phil Coppess Clinton, Iowa 2:10:05

1986 Bill Donakowski Albany, Calif. 2:10:41

1987 Marty Froelick Colorado Springs, Colo. 2:10:59

1988 Danny Boltz Australia 2:14:10

1989 Don Janicki Lewisville, Colo. 2:12:18

1990 Maurillo Castillo Mexico 2:11:01

1991 Malcolm Norwood Australia 2:12:10

1992 David Mungai Kenya. 2:15:33

1993 Ed Eyestone Layton, Utah 2:14:34

1994 Pablo Sierra Oxford, Miss. 2:11:35

1995 Raphael Zepeda Mexico 2:15:09

1996 Joel Onwon’ga Norristown, Pa. 2:13:13

1997 Andrew Musuva Kenya 2:14:59



2000 Sergei Fedotov Russia 2:12:40

2001 Joshua Kipkemboi Kenya 2:14:07

2002 Dan Browne Portland, Ore. 2:11:33

2003 Fedor Ryzhov Russia 2:13:59

2004 Augustus Kavutu Kenya 2:13:33

2005 Mbarak Hussein Albuquerque, N.M. 2:18:28

2006 Mbarak Hussein Albuquerque, N.M. 2:13:52

2007 Mykola Antoenko Russia 2:13:54

2008 Fernando Cabada Boulder, CO 2:16:32

2009 Jason Hartmann Grand Rapids, Mich. 2:12:16

2010 Sergio Reyes Palmdale, Calif. 2:14:02

2011 Sammy Malakwen Kenya 2:13:11

2012 Christopher Kipyego Kenya 2:14:53

2013 Nick Arciniaga Flagstaff, Ariz. 2:13:12

2014 Tyler Pennell Blowing Rock, N.C. 2:13:32

2015 Domininc Ondoro Kenya 2:11:16

2016 Domininc Ondoro Kenya 2:08:51

2017 Dominic Ondoro Kenya 2:11:53

2016 Dominic Ondoro Kenya 2:08:51

Men’s Event Record

Open Men’s Champions

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Marathon Records and Champions (cont.)

Women’s Event Records

Open Women’s Champions

1982 Sally Brent Sioux City, Iowa 2:43:50

1983 Gabriele Anderson Sun Valley, Idaho 2:36:22

1984 Debbie Mueller Brookline, Mass. 2:34:50

1985 Janice Ettle Freeport 2:35:47

1986 Kim Rosenquist Spokane, Wash 2:32:31

1987 Sylvie Bornet France 2:30:31

1988 Ria Van Landegham Belgium 2:28:11

1989 Kim Jones Spokane, Wash. 2:31:42

1990 Sylvie Bornet France 2:29:22

1991 Janis Klecker Minnetonka 2:30:31

1992 Janis Klecker Minnetonka 2:36:50

1993 Lisa Weidenbach Gig Harbor, Wash 2:33:38

1994 Suzanna Ciric Yugoslavia 2:34:04

1995 Gwyn Coogan Boulder, Colo. 2:32:58

1996 Olga Appell Albuquerque, N.M. 2:27:59

1997 Lyobov Morgunova Russia 2:30:43

1998 Zinaida Semenova Russia 2:32:06

1999 Kim Pawalek Jacksonville, Fla. 2:37:56



2002 Irina Bogecheva Kyrgyzstan 2:29:38

2003 Blake Russell Acton, Mass. 2:30:41

2004 Irina Permitina Russia 2:26:51

2005 Nicole Aish Gunnison, Colo. 2:40:21

2006 Marla Runyan Eugene, Ore. 2:32:15

2007 Svetlana Ponomarenko Russia 2:34:09

2008 Olga Glok Russia 2:32:28

2009 Ilsa Paulson New York, N.Y. 2:31:48

2010 Buzunesh Deba Ethiopia 2:27:23

2011 Yeshimebet Bifa Ethiopia 2:28:24

2012 Jeannette Faber Portland, Ore. 2:32:37

2013 Annie Bersagel Victoria 2:30:52

2014 Esther Erb Richmond, Va. 2:34:00

2015 Serkelam Abrha Ethiopia 2:31:40

2016 Jane Kibii Kenya 2:30:01

2017 Jane Kibii Kenya 2:30:25


2004 Irina Permitina Russia 2:26:51

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Marathon Records and Champions

Men’s Wheelchair Event Record

Men’s Wheelchair Champions

1997 Saul Mendoza Mexico 1:35:03

1982 Dave Eckstrom Minneapolis 2:29:09

1983 Jim Knaub Long Beach, Calif. 2:09:49

1984 Gary Kerr Los Angeles, Calif 2:05:00

1985 Jim Martinson Puyallup, Wash. 2:01:49

1986 Bart Bardwell Stewartville 2:19:24



1989 Jim Knaub Long Beach, Calif. 1:48:50

1990 Pol Vanwinkel Plymouth 1:50:25

1991 Jeffrey Muralt Stewartville 1:45:33


1993 Jeffrey Muralt Stewartville 1:43:43


1995 Scott Hollonbeck Champaign, Ill. 1:41:46




1999 Krige Shabort Cedartown, Ga. 1:36:28

2000 Tony Iniquez Aurora, Ill. 1:52:09


2002 Tony Iniquez Aurora, Ill. 1:47:13


2004 Chad Johnson Indianapolis, Ind. 1:50:53

2005 Edwin Figueroa Commerce, Calif. 1:57:30

2006 Tony Iniquez Bolingbrook, Ill. 1:47:23

2007 Tyler Byers Sterling, Va. 1:45:59

2008 Tyler Byers Sterling, Va. 1:53:21

2009 Saul Mendoza Wimberley, Texas 1:40:50




2013 Josh George Champaign, Ill. 1:37:08

2014 Josh George Champaign, Ill. 1:39:16

2015 Tyler Byers Denver, Colo. 1:58:02

2016 Tyler Byers Denver, Colo. 2:02:29

2017 Matthew Porterfield Knoxville, Tenn. 2:04:03

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Marathon Records and Champions (cont.)

Women’s Wheelchair Event Record

Women’s Wheelchair Champions

1982 — —

1983 Marcia Brevard Duluth 2:50:32

1984 Candace Cable Huntington Beach, Calif. 2:22:07


1986 Kathleen Hamers Bloomington 3:54:56

1987 Tami Oothoudt Roseville 2:42:31

1988 Kathleen Hamers Bloomington 4:03:00

1989 Tami Oothoudt Roseville 2:23:11


1991 Tami Oothoudt Stillwater 2:22:37


1993 Tami Oothoudt Stillwater 1.829167



1996 DeAnna Sodoma Carlsbad, Calif. 1:54:50

1997 Julia Wallaca Roswell, Ga. 2:06:48

1998 Harrilyn Bechner Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 3:50:53

1999 Candace Cable Truckee, Calif. 2:08:15


2001 Nancy Spillner Powder Springs, Ga. 4:22:32



2004 Tricia Downing Denver, Colo. 2:43:28


2006 Miriam Ladner Urbana, Ill. 2:02:17


2008 Jacqui Kapinowski Point Pleasant, N.J. 3:20:27

2009 Dawna Callahan Parker, Colo. 2:33:02

2010 Christina Ripp Lakewood, Colo. 2:02:43

2011 Tracy Tabaka Rogers 2:47:10

2012 Tracy Tabaka Rogers 2:58:59

2013 Susannah Scaroni Urbana, Ill. 1:54:37


2015 — — —

2016 Samantha Schroth Greenville, Wis. 2:39:41

2017 Hannah Babalola Newark, N.J. 2:24:34


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2017 Results

Dominic Ondoro 29 Santa Fe, N.M. 2:11:53

Elisha Barno 32 Santa Fe, N.M. 2:12:10

Nelson Oyugi 25 Albuquerque, N.M. 2:14:33

Boniface Kongin 27 Albuquerque, N.M. 2:15:07

Daniel Mesfun 29 Flagstaff, Ariz. 2:16:55

Dominic Korir 24 White Plains, Md. 2:17:32

John Dewitt 26 West Allis, Wis. 2:18:21

Gebrekidan Abadi 32 Aurora, Colo. 2:20:59

Luke Kibet 34 Coon Rapids 2:21:22

Joe Moore 33 Manhattan, Kan. 2:21:26

Tim Hardy 42 North Mankato 2:31:02

Olivier Vrambout 43 Bayport 2:32:02

Patrick Russell 41 St Paul 2:42:43

Conor Wells 24 Minneapolis 2:25:59

William Fladland 27 Ramsey 2:29:18

Tim Hardy 42 North Mankato 2:31:02

Matthew Porterfield 36 Knoxville, Tenn. 2:04:03

Chad Johnson 42 Corydon, Ind. 2:11:52

Tyler Byers 35 Denver, Colo. 2:14:53

Top Open Men

Top Masters Men

Top Minnesota Men

Top Men’s Wheelers

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2017 Results (cont.)

Jane Kibii 32 Kenya 2:30:25

Hellen Jepkurgat 28 Kenya 2:31:50

Serkalem Abrha 30 Ethiopia 2:32:35

Sarah Kiptoo 28 Kenya 2:38:00

Stephanie Pezzullo 35 Ocala, Fla. 2:44:41

Ruth Senior 29 Albuquerque, N.M. 2:49:13

Katie Schiemann 31 Eden Prairie 2:49:56

Megan Smith 26 Lakeville 2:50:19

Samantha Wingert 30 Cedar Falls, Iowa 2:52:17

Andrea Toppin 24 St Paul 2:52:51

Hiedi Johnson 44 Sioux Falls, S.D. 3:04:05

Angie Voight 40 St Paul 3:09:02

Sonya Decker 51 Minneapolis 3:09:33

Katie Schiemann 31 Eden Prairie 2:49:56

Megan Smith 26 Lakeville 2:50:19

Andrea Toppin 24 St Paul 2:52:51

Hannah Babalola 29 Newark, N.J. 2:24:34

Top Open Women

Top Masters Women

Top Minnesota Women

Top Women’s Wheeler

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TCM Fastest Performers

Open Men

Male Minnesota Natives and Residents

Dominic Ondoro Kenya 2:08:51 2016

Phil Coppess Clinton, Iowa 2:10:05 1985

Elisha Barno Kenya 2:10:21 2016

Bill Donakowski Albany, Calif. 2:10:41 1986

Marty Froelick Colorado Springs, Colo. 2:10:59 1987

Maurillo Castillo Mexico 2:11:01 1990

Frank Tornedon Manhattan, Kan. 2:11:35 1984

Pablo Sierra Spain 2:11:35 1994

Dan Browne Eugene, Ore. 2:11:35 2002

Paul Gompers Fairview Heights, Ill. 2:11:38 1987

Bob Kempainen Minnetonka 2:12:12 1991

Steve Plasencia Eugene, Ore. 2:12:51 1994

Luke Watson State College, Pa. 2:15:29 2009

Gerald Wynia Worthington 2:15:34 1984

Antonio Vega St. Paul 2:15:45 2009

Malcolm Richards San Francisco, Calif. 2:15:49 2013

Lindsay Brown Stillwater 2:15:52 1985

Paul Mausling Minneapolis 2:16:36 1983

Al Zetterlund St. Paul 2:16:45 1982

Todd Sperling St. Paul 2:16:59 1982

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Open Women

Female Minnesota Natives and Residents

TCM Fastest Performers (cont.)

Zinaida Semenova Russia 2:26:51 2001

Irina Permitina Russia 2:26:51 2004

Buzunesh Deba Ethiopia 2:27:23 2010

Silvia Skvortsova Russia 2:27:28 2004

Olga Appell Albuquerque, N.M. 2:27:59 1996

Ria Van Landegham Belgium 2:28:11 1988

Yeshimebet Bifa Ethiopia 2:28:24 2011

Sylvie Bornet France 2:29:22 1990

Irina Bogecheva Kyrgyzstan 2:29:38 2002

Irina Suvorova Russia 2:29:43 2000

Janis Klecker Minnetonka 2:30:31 1991

Annie Bersagel Victoria 2:30:52 2013

Michelle Lilienthal Minneapolis 2:34:50 2013

Kristen Nicolini Minneapolis 2:35:06 2009

Cathy Twomey Eugene, Ore. 2:35:42 1986

Jan Ettle Freeport 2:35:47 1985

Turena Johnson Lane Muncie, Ind. 2:36:15 2005

Deb Thometz St. Paul 2:36:20 1985

Sue Schneider Minneapolis 2:36:55 1987

Bev Docherty St. Paul 2:38:23 1985

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All-Time Fastest Performers

World Men

American Men

Masters Men (Age Group Records)

Lists current as of September 16, 2018

Fastest Marathon Performers, All-Time

Eliud Kipchoge Kenya 2:01:39 2018

Dennis Kimetto Kenya 2:02:57 2014

Geoffrey Mutai Kenya 2:03:02 2011

Kenenisa Bekele Ethiopia 2:03:03 2016

Moses Mosop Kenya 2:03:06 2011

Emmanuel Mutai Kenya 2:03:13 2014

Wilson Kipsang Kenya 2:03:13 2016

Patrick Makau Kenya 2:03:38 2011

Guye Adola Ethiopia 2:03:46 2017

Stanley Biwott Kenya 2:03:51 2016

Ryan Hall 2:04:58 2011

Khalid Khannouchi 2:05:38 2002

Galen Rupp 2:06:07 2018

Dathan Ritzenhein 2:07:47 2012

Meb Keflezighi 2:08:37 2014

Bob Kempainen 2:08:47 1994

Alberto Salazar 2:08:51 1982

Dick Beardsley 2:08:53 1982

Abdi Abdirahman 2:08:56 2006

Greg Meyer 2:09:00 1983

2:08:38 Kenneth Mungara Kenya 2016 40-44

2:14:16 Jackson Yegon Kenya 2006 45-49

2:19:29 Titus Mamabolo South Africa 1991 50-54

2:25:56 Piet van Alphen Netherlands 1986 55-59

2:36:30 Yoshihisa Hosaka Japan 2009 60-64

2:41:57 Derek Turnbull New Zealand 1992 65-69

2:54:48 Ed Whitlock Canada 2004 70-74




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All-Time Fastest Performers (cont.)

Fastest Marathon Performers, All-Time

World Women

American Women

Masters Women (Age Group Records)


Paula Radcliffe Great Britain 2:15:25 2003

Mary Keitany Kenya 2:17:01 2017

Tirunesh Dibaba Ethiopia 2:17:56 2017

Gladys Cherono Kenya 2:18:11 2018

Vivian Cheruiyot Kenya 2:18:31 2018

Ruta Aba Ethiopia 2:18:34 2018

Catherine N’dereba Kenya 2:18:47 2001

Tiki Gelena Ethiopia 2:18:58 2012

Mizuki Noguchi Japan 2:19:12 2005

Roza Dereje Ethiopia 2:19:17 2018

Deena Kastor 2:19:36 2006

Jordan Hasay 2:20:57 2017

Shalane Flanagan 2:21:14 2014

Joan Benoit Samuelson 2:21:21 1985

Amy Cragg 2:21:42 2018

Desiree Linden 2:22:38 2011

Kellyn Taylor 2:24:29 2018

Kara Goucher 2:24:52 2011

Laura Thweatt 2:25:38 2017

Sara Hall 2:26:20 2018

2:23:31 Lydia Kogo Gemany 2017 40-44

2:28:34 Catherine Bertone Italy 2017 45-49

2:31:05 Tatyana Pozdnyakova Ukraine 2005 50-54

2:50:33 Joan Benoit Samuleson USA 2013 55-59

3:01:30 Bernardine Portenski New Zealand 2010 60-64

3:12:57 Emmi Lüthi Switzerland 2009 65-69

3:35:29 Helga Miketta Germany 2013 70-74

3:53:42 Yoko Nakano Japan 2012 75-79

4:11:45 Yoko Nakano Japan 2017 80-84

5:14:26 Betty Jean McHugh Canada 2012 85-89

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2018 Fastest Performers

Open Men

American Men


Fastest Marathon Performances, 2018

Eliud Kipchoge Kenya 2:01:39

Wilson Kipsang Kenya 2:03:58

Tamirat Tola Ethiopia 2:04:11

Daniel Wanjiru Kenya 2:05:48

Gideon Kipketer Kenya 2:05:51

Amos Kipruto Kenya 2:05:54

Kenesia Bekele Ethiopia 2:05:57

Felix Kandie Kenya 2:06:03

Marius Kimutai Kenya 2:06:04

Mark Korir Kenya 2:06:05

Galen Rupp 2:09:58

Shadrack Biwott 2:12:08

Abdi Abdirahman 2:12:45

Augustus Maiyo 2:13:16

Elkanah Kibet 2:13:36

Andrew Bumbalough 2:13:58

Jeff Eggleston 2:14:00

Luke Puskedra 2:14:45

Fernando Cabada 2:15:00

Jared Ward 2:15:28

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2018 Fastest Performers (cont.)

Open Women

American Women


Fastest Marathon Performances, 2018

Mary Keitany Kenya 2:17:01

Tirunesh Dibaba Ethiopia 2:17:56

Gladys Cherono Kenya 2:18:11

Ruti Aga Ethiopia 2:18:34

Tirunesh Dibaba Ethiopia 2:18:55

Sarah Chepchirchir Kenya 2:19:47

Purity Rionoripo Kenya 2:20:55

Agnes Barsosio Kenya 2:20:59

Eunice Jepkirui Bahrain 2:21:17

Birhane Dibaba Ethiopia 2:21:19

Filomena Cheyech Kenya 2:21:22

Yuka Ando Japan 2:21:36

Visiline Jepkesho Kenya 2:21:37

Jordan Hasay 2:23:00

Desiree Linden 2:25:06

Laura Thweatt 2:25:38

Serena Burla 2:26:53

Sara Hall 2:28:26

Kellyn Taylor 2:28:51

Lindsay Flanagan 2:34:44

Danna Kelly-Herrick 2:34:53

Becky Wade 2:35:57

Esther Atkins 2:36:11

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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 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 allowed 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 registration drawing 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 in the drawing for two consecutive years guaranteed entry to the race on the third year. This year, more than 13,000 runners are registered for the event, a new record.

Medtronic TC 10 Mile runners in the opening mile of the 2017 race.

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The Course

The Shortcut to the Capitol®

The 2018 Medtronic TC 10 Mile starts in downtown Minneapolis, runs along West River Parkway, and crosses the Mississippi River on the Franklin Bridge where it joins the marathon course.

Photo Pag-10 Mile Images

10 Mile Images

Clockwise from top: Pre-Race Panorama: 10 milers and marathoners

gather in Minneapolis on race morning. Glad to Be Back: Medtronic

Global Hero Alumnus Carrie Romero of Thompson Station , Tenn. Is

glad to be back in the Twin Cities. Hanging Out Together at the Fin-

ish: Finisher medals patiently await 10 mile runners. Here They Come:

Natosha Rogers sees the men closing in at USA Championship , while

Aliphine Tuliamuk (l) and women’s champ Sara Hall press ahead. Skol

Runners: Early-arriving Minnesota Viking fans cheer on the 10 milers.

2017 10 Mile Photos

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Participation History

Year Cost Men Women Entrants Finishers % Women

1999 $25 NA NA 1,500 1,388 NA

2000 $25 1,007 1,249 2,500 2,256 55%

2001 $25 1,163 1,587 2,800 2,750 56%

2002 $35 1,457 2,133 3,600 3,590 59%

2003 $40 1,428 2,209 4,000 3,637 61%

2004 $50 1,473 2,284 4,000 3,757 61%

2005 $50 1,595 24,95 4,100 4,090 61%

2006 $50 1,723 2,879 4,610 4,602 63%

2007 $50 1,980 3,058 5,050 5,038 61%

2008 $60 2,275 3,307 5,600 5,582 59%

2009 $60 2,255 3,543 6,500 5,798 61%

2010 $65 2,706 4,313 8,000 7,019 61%

2011 $65 2,917 4,632 8,806 7,549 61%

2012 $65 3,022 4,650 9,174 7,672 61%

2013 $65 3,293 5,262 9,968 8,555 62%

2014 $65 3,183 5,399 9,997 8,581 63%

2015 $70 3,312 5,838 10,658 9,150 64%

2016 $70 3,867 7,084 10,951 9,201 65%

2017 $80 3,786 6,640 12,484 10,426 65%

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Prize Purse

Prize Purse

The 2018 USATF 10 Mile Championships, held in conjunction with the Medtronic TC 10 Mile, offers a total

guaranteed prize purse of $96,950, with the men’s and women’s national champions each receiving $12,000.

All categories are for men and women unless otherwise noted and all figures are listed in USD.

USATF 10 Mile Championships Men & Women

Equalizer Bonus

A $10,000 equalizer bonus will be paid out to one athlete at the 2018 USATF 10 Mile Championships. Twin

Cities In Motion will, based on recent past performances of the athletes in the field, determine a length of time

between the start of the women’s race and the start of the men’s race, with the women starting first. The first

athlete in the Championships that crosses the finish line will not only take their gender-specific 1st place prize

money but will also collect the $10,000 equalizer bonus. The equalizer bonus is a fun way to supplement

Twin Cities in Motion’s support of USA long distance running and athlete development, and adds excitement

for both the competing athletes and fans following the races.

Medtronic TC 10 Mile Open & Masters Prize Purse Twin Cities in Motion will offer an open and masters prize purse of $4,950. Open and masters prize money

will be awarded based on gun time. Only runners who are not registered for the USATF Championships are

eligible to receive open and masters prize money.

Open Men & Women

Masters Men & Women

1st $12,000 6th $1,500

2nd $10,000 7th $1,250

3rd $7,000 8th $1,000

4th $4,000 9th $750

5th $2,500 10th $500

1st $500 5th $200

2nd $400 6th $150

3rd $300 7th $100

4th $250 8th $75

1st $250

2nd $150

3rd $100

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Global Champions

2018 Medtronic Global Champion TC 10 Mile Participants

Mat Fors - Mariehamn, Aland Islands

Mat, 37, has an insulin pump to manage type 1 diabetes.

Craig Godwin - Eugene, Ore.

Craig, 51, has a stent to help manage heart disease.

Irma Grundling - Pretoria, South Africa

Irma, 59, has a deep brain stimulator (DBS) to help manage

some of the movement symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease.

Roma Ilchenko - Mikulichi, Ukraine

Roma, 19, has a deep brain stimulator (DBS) to help manage dystonia.

Brenda Maher - Ontario, Canada

Brenda, 62, has a stent to help manage heart disease.

Andrea Saccani - Crema, Italy

Andrea, 32, has an ileal pouch to help manage pancolitis.

Cherise Shockley - Noblesville, Ind.

Cherise, 37, has an insulin pump to manage diabetes.

David Smith - Victoria, Australia

David, 50, has a pacemaker to help manage an abnormal heart rhythm.

Jara Weinkauf - London, England

Jara, 31, has a pacemaker to help manage an abnormal heart rhythm.

Qijiao Yan - Beijing, China

Qijiao, 35, had gastric sleeve surgery to combat obesity.

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Media Challenge

Media Challenge

The Media Challenge offers members of the media an opportunity to gather with colleagues for friendly com-

petition and an opportunity for guaranteed entry into one of the most popular races in the Twin Cities. Each

Media Challenge team consists of at least four employees. Scoring teams include one female and one mas-

ters 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, 14 teams — comprising more than 150 runners — will compete

in the 2018 Media Challenge.

2018 Media Challenge Teams

BuzzFeed

CCX Media

Comcast Spotlight

Fox 9 - KMSP

FOX Sports North

Hubbard Radio

iHeart Media

KARE 11

Marketing Architects

Minnesota Public Radio

Star Tribune

The CW Twin Cities

Twin Cities PBS

WCCO-TV

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2017 Men’s 10 Mile Results

USATF Championship Men

Top Open Men

Top Masters Men

Dan Greeno 29 Richfield 52:24

W. Ryan Bugler 22 Collegeville 53:23

Ryan Peterson 24 Oakdale 53:38

Thomas Feichtinger 24 Minneapolis 53:54

Jacob Gallagher 22 Lisbon, N.D. 53:57

Matthew Scherber 26 Minnetonka 54:02

Matthew Wiersum 29 Minneapolis 54:08

Paul Nordquist 23 Minneapolis 54:19

Spencer Ruebke 25 Ada 54:45

Nicholas Wimmer 27 Minneapolis 54:52

Kenny Miller 40 Wadena 54:52

Eric Johnson 43 St Paul 57:11

Gregg Robertson 47 Duluth 57:53

Shadrack Kipchirchir 28 Colorado Springs, Colo. 47:33

Leonard Korir 30 Colorado Springs, Colo. 47:33

Emmanuel Bor 29 Colorado Springs, Colo. 47:39

Haron Lagat 34 Colorado Springs, Colo. 47:40

Elkanah Kibet 34 Fountain, Colo. 47:41

Abbabiya Simbassa 24 Colorado Springs, Colo. 47:45

Ian La Mere 23 Rochester Hills, Mich. 47:48

Martin Hehir 24 Philadelphia, Pa. 47:50

Jonathan Grey 29 Boston, Mass. 47:54

Futsum Zienasellassie 24 Flagstaff, Ariz. 48:23

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2017 Women’s 10 Mile Results

USATF Championship Women

Top Open Women

Top Masters Women

Sara Hall 34 Redding, Calif. 53:43

Natosha Rogers 26 Littleton, Colo. 53:45

Aliphine Tuliamuk 28 Santa Fe, N.M. 53:52

Allie Kieffer 30 Williamsville, N.Y. 54:20

Belainesh Gebre 29 Flagstaff, Ariz. 54:59

Emma Bates 25 Elk River 55:36

Shalaya Kipp 27 Boulder, Colo. 55:56

Bethany Sachtleben 25 Alexandria, Va. 56:05

Maddie Van Beek 26 North Fargo, , N.D. 56:42

Bridget Lyons 29 Fairburn, Ga. 56:53

Jillian Tholen 29 St Paul 59:28

Meghan Roth 30 Woodbury 1:00:32

Lauren Chucko 33 Edina 1:01:02

Taylor Berg 26 Eagan 1:01:40

Angie Williams 38 Minneapolis 1:01:51

Andrea Kruszka 30 Naperville, Ill. 1:01:54

Kari Campeau 28 Minneapolis 1:02:40

Kara Parker 48 St Paul 1:02:52

Melissa Gacek 41 St Paul 1:03:03

Laura Albares 29 Hastings 1:03:24

Kara Parker 48 St Paul 1:02:52

Melissa Gacek 41 St Paul 1:03:03

Heather Himler 42 Shakopee 1:08:05

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Records and Champions



*2014 course as run was 9.86 miles long.

Multiple-time Men’s Champions

2009 Abdi Abdirahman Tucson, Ariz 46:35

1999 Charlie Mahler Duluth 52:01

2000 Mark Elworthy Eau Claire, Wis 52:02

2001 Dan Simmons Rochester 52:54

2002 Eric Johnson Hastings 51:41

2003 Chris Lundstrom Minneapolis 50:46

2004 Chad Johnson Minneapolis 48:44

2005 Moses Waweru St Paul 51:12

2006 Matt Gabrielson Apple Valley 48:51

2007 Abdi Abdirahman Tucson, Ariz. 47:34

2008 Josh Glaab Superior, Colo. 50:29

2009 Abdi Abdirahman Tucson, Ariz. 46:35

2010 Matt Downin Edina 50:43

2011 Mo Trafeh Duarte, Calif. 46:46

2012 Ben True Portland, Maine 47:19

2013 Jonathan Peterson Minneapolis 49:02

2014 Jonathan Peterson Minneapolis 48:12*

2015 Sam Chelanga Tucson, Ariz. 46:47

2016 Sam Chelanga Tucson, Ariz. 47:25

2017 Shadrack Kipchichir Colorado Spring, Colo. 47:33

Abdi Abdirahman Tucson, Ariz. 2 2007, 2009

Jonathan Peterson Minneapolis 2 2013-2014

Sam Chelanga Tucson, Ariz. 2 2015-2016

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Records and Champions (cont.)

Women’s Event Record


*2014 course as run was 9.86 miles long.

Multiple-time Women’s Champions

2015 Molly Huddle Providence, R.I. 51:44

1999 Kelly Keeler Bloomington 57:13

2000 Bonnie Sons Shorewood 61:17

2001 Katie McGregor Edina 57:21



2004 Sara Wells Burnsville 57:13

2005 Katie McGregor St. Louis Park 55:12

2006 Katie McGregor St. Louis Park 53:48

2007 Kristen Nicolini Minneapolis 56:17

2008 Kara Goucher Portland, Ore. 53:16

2009 Rachel Booth Mountain View, Calif. 57:33

2010 Katie McGregor St. Louis Par 54:21

2011 Janet Bawcom Rome, Ga. 54:15

2012 Janet Bawcom Rome, Ga. 53:43

2013 Laura Paulsen Minneapolis 58:46

2014 Allison Mendez Austin, Texas 56:26*

2015 Molly Huddle Providence, R.I. 51:44

2016 Jordan Hasay Beaverton, Ore. 52:49

2017 Sara Hall Redding, Calif. 53:43

Katie McGregor Edina 6 2001-2003, 2005-2006, 2010

Janet Bawcom Rome, Ga. 2 2011-2012

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Fastest TC 10 Mile Performanances

Open Men

Open Women

Abdi Abdirahman 46:35 Tucson, Ariz. 2009

Josh Moen 46:38 St. Louis Park 2009

Mo Trafeh 46:46 Duarte, Calif. 2011

Sam Chelanga 46:47 Tucson, Ariz. 2015

Tyler Pennel 46:48 Blowing Rock, N.C. 2015

Ben True 46:48 Hanover, N.H. 2011

Brett Gotcher 46:51 Flagstaff, Ariz. 2011

Ed Moran 46:51 Williamsburg, Va. 2011

Dathan Ritzenhein 46:53 Belmont, Mich. 2015

Ed Strang 46:54 Colorado Springs, Colo. 2011

Molly Huddle 51:44 Providence, R.I. 2015

Jordan Hasay 52:49 Beaverton, Ore. 2016

Aliphine Tuliamuk 53:01 Santa Fe, N.M. 2016

Neely Spence 53:03 Superior, Colo. 2015

Alexi Pappas 53:10 Eugene, Ore. 2015

Gwen Jorgensen 53:13 St Paul 2016

Laura Thweatt 53:14 Superior, Colo. 2015

Kara Goucher 53:16 Portland, Ore. 2008

Alisha Williams 53:28 Golden, Colo. 2015

Sara Hall 53:33 Redding, Calif. 2016

Fastest TC 10 Mile Performers

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USATF 10 Mile Chamionship History

Men’s Championships

Women’s Championships

USATF 10 Mile Championships History

Year Winner Time Race Location

1997 Todd Williams 47:46 Far Hills, N.J.

1998 Jimmy Hearld 47:44 Far Hills, N.J.

1999 Mike Mykytok 48:15 Far Hills, N.J.

2003 Chris Graff 47:09 Louisville, Ky.

2004 Dan Browne 46:32 Louisville, Ky.

2005 Abdi Abdirahman 47:27 Louisville, Ky.

2006 Abdi Abdirahman 48:23 Louisville, Ky.

2007 Abdi Abdirahman 47:34 Minneapolis

2009 Abdi Abdirahman 46:35 Minneapolis

2010 Fasil Bizuneh 47:29 Minneapolis

2011 Mo Trafeh 46:46 Minneapolis

2012 Ben True 47:19 Minneapolis

2014 Christo Landry 46:41 Washington

2015 Sam Chelanga 46:47 Minneapolis

2016 Sam Chelanga 47:25 Minneapolis

2017 Shadrack Kipchirchir 47:33 Minneapolis

Year Winner Time Race Location

1997 Christine McNamara 54:12 Park Forest, Ill.

1998 Shelly Steely 55:26 Park Forest, Ill.

1999 Libbie Hickman 54:27 Park Forest, Ill.

2008 Kara Goucher 53:16 Minneapolis

2009 Molly Huddle 54:01 Flint, Mich.

2010 Katie McGregor 54:21 Minneapolis

2011 Janet Bawcom 54:14 Minneapolis

2012 Janet Bawcom 53:43 Minneapolis

2013 Janet Bawcom 53:28 Washington

2014 Janet Bawcom 52:12 Washington

2015 Molly Huddle 51:44 Minneapolis

2016 Jordan Hasay 52:49 Minneapolis

2017 Sara Hall 53:43 Minneapolis

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All-Time Fastest Performanances

World Men

American Men

* Lists current as of September 16, 2018

10 Fastest 10 Mile Performers, All-time

Haile Gebrselassie Ethiopia 44:24 2005

Bedan Karoki Kenya 44:46 2018

Alex Kibet Kenya 44:46 2018

Jemal Mekonnen Kenya 44:46 2018

Martin Mathathi Kenya 44:51 2004

Rodgers Chumo Kenya 45:03 2017

Evans Chebet Kenya 45:06 2017

Charles Kamathi Kenya 45:08 2002

Samuel Wanjiru Kenya 45:10 2005

Bernard Koech Kenya 45:12 2014

Greg Meyer 46:13 1983

Thom Hunt 46:15 1986

Bill Reifsnyder 46:32 1991

Abdi Abdirahman 46:35 2009

Stanley Kebenei 46:36 2017

Josh Moen 46:38 2009

Christo Landry 46:41 2014

Ed Eyestone 46:44 1988

Jon Sinclair 46:45 1985

Martyn Brewer 46:47 1987

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All-Time Fastest Performanances

World Women

American Women

* Lists current as of September 16, 2018

10 Fastest 10 Mile Performers, All-time (cont.)

Caroline Kipkirui Kenya 49:29 2018

Mary Keitany Kenya 49:30 2018

Fancy Chemutai Kenya 49:30 2018

Linet Masai Kenya 50:39 2009

Lornah Kiplagat Kenya 50:54 2002

Sonia O'Sullivan Ireland 51:00 2002

Paula Radcliffe Great Britain 51:11 2008

Vivian Cheruiyot Kenya 51:17 2015

Hilde Kibet Netherlands 51:21 2009

Susan Chepkemei Kenya 51:23 2001

Molly Huddle 51:44 2015

Cathy O'Brien 51:47 1989

Emily Sisson 52:03 2016

Janet Bawcom 52:12 2014

Judi St Hilaire 52:27 1993

Lisa Rainsberger 52:32 1989

Jordan Hasay 52:49 2016

Lynn Jennings 52:53 1993

Sara Hall 52:54 2014

Aliphine Tuliamuk 53:01 2016

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About the Saturday Events

A Day of Fitness and Fun for the Whole Family

Celebrating it’s 33rd anniversary this year, the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Saturday Events, which

began as a single race on a single day, have evolved into a program that includes an array of races for run-

ners of every age. On the Saturday of Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, the TC 10K, presented by

PNC Bank, the TC 5K, 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 greets marathon 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 receive a technical shirt and a

finishers’ medal. Kids in the KARE 11 Family Mile, presented by Medica, Half Mile, presented by KS95, and

Toddler Trot receive a finisher medal and t-shirt. All participants in the Diaper Dash receive a special partici-

pant gift.

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 helped with warm-

ups and present medals.

The Medtronic Cheerleaders fire up kids for the 2017 KARE 11 Family Mile.

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Course Maps

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2017 Saturday Events Photos

Saturday Events Images

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Saturday Events Images

Clockwise from top left: And They’re Off: Run-

ners are underway in the TC 5K, presented by

Fredrikson & Byron. Hare to Greet You: Harry

the TCM mascot greets runners. Fun Runners:

Young runners enjoying the Medtronic TC Family

Events. Can’t Hardly Wait: Toddler Trotter await

the start. 5k High-Five: Audi Riza (4808) of

Maplewood and Jayandra Pokharel (5292) of

Minneapolis congratulate each other.

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Saturday Start/Finish Area Map

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Corporate Team Challenge: TC 10K & TC 5K

The Corporate Team Challenge (CTC) at the TC 10K and TC 5K offers companies an opportunity to add

excitement, team building, and good-natured competition to the work place while promoting health and

fitness. 76 teams will compete in the events’ Corporate Team Challenge. Fastest team standings are based

on the performances of a teams’ top four runners, which must include a female and a master. Largest team

standings are based on total number of finishers.

TC 10K Corporate Team Challenge Teams

TC

5K Corporate Team Challenge Teams

3M

Alerus

Allina

Best Buy

Cargill

Catholic Charities

Center for Diagnostic Imaging

Ceridian

Comcast

Cummins

Endeavor Air

Fairview Health Services

Fredrikson & Byron

General Mills

HealthPartners

Hollander Running Club

Ingersoll Rand

KPMG

Marsden Services

Medica

Medtronic


Minnesota Population Center

MTS

Perforce Software

RBC

Restaurant Technologies

Smiths Medical


Target


United Community Bank

UnitedHealth

Uponor

Wells Fargo

Whittier Clinic

3M

Alerus

Allina

Best Buy

Bigos Management

Cargill

Center for Diagnostic Imaging

Ceridian

Chartwell Financial Advisory

Collabera

Comcast

Constellation

Cummins

Diagnostic Dashers

Fairview Health Services

Fredrikson & Byron

General Mills

HealthPartners

Honeywell

KPMG

Medica

Medtronic


Minnesota Population Center

Minnetronix

One Beacon Insurance

ProMed Molded Products

RBC

Restaurant Technologies

Smiths Medical


SteinAir

Target

The Mosaic Company


UnitedHealth

Uponor

UPS

Veritas

Wells Fargo

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TC 10K Corporate Team Challenge Results 2017 Results

Trevor Capra 22 Lakeville 14:42

Aaron Bartnik 24 Minneapolis 15:03

Hunter Lucas 18 Fargo. N.D. 15:09

Alec Anderson 20 Chaska 15:18

Patrick Roos 19 Minneapolis 15:22

Kevin Docherty 22 Saint Paul 15:31

Jordan Macintosh 18 Minneapolis 15:46

Jack Manderscheid 19 Minneapolis 15:49

Tom Sederquist 28 Northfield 16:10

Joe Morrison 18 Poughquag, N.Y. 16:26

Jess Palmer 36 Lone Tree, Colo. 34:10

Jeff Lombardo 30 Lakeville 34:58

John Leaf 30 Minneapolis 35:30

John Morse 31 Washington, D.C. 36:30

Adam Luthin 25 Madison, Wisc. 37:39

Peter Storvick 26 Minneapolis 38:12

Joe Neuenfeldt 38 Henderson, Nev. 38:15

Matthew Axelrod 25 St. Louis Park 38:49

Skyler Stensrud 26 Golden Valley 39:21

Kevin Nickodem 60 Chapel Hill, N.C. 39:29

TC 10K Open Men

TC 5K Open Men

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2017 Results

TC 10K Open Women

TC 5K Open Women

Anna Molinaro 35 Mendota Heights 40:27

Michelle Sancartier 28 St. Paul 41:06

Sarah Getty 34 Maple Grove 41:46

Summer Ellefson 23 Saint Paul 41:51

Karina Taylor 31 Saint Paul 43:01

Karen Hoch 48 Chelsea, Mass. 43:21

Gina Rumore 39 St Louis Park 43:22

Carleen Logan 39 Saint Paul 43:30

Angela Longworth 50 Hercules, Calif. 43:47

Rebecca Van Handel 24 Minneapolis 43:52

Bre Sieracki 22 Spring Valley, Wisc. 17:01

Carrie Tollefson 40 Saint Paul 18:16

Kim Krezonoski 24 Thunder Bay, Ont. 18:27

Michelle Krezonoski 24 Thunder Bay, Ont. 18:51

Anna Molinaro 35 Mendota Heights 20:19

Sarah Getty 34 Maple Grove 20:53

Madeline Hartung 9 Cottage Grove 21:26

Ann Stanoch 36 Minneapolis 21:26

Stephanie Dibrita 27 Allston, Mass. 21:29

Carleen Logan 39 Saint Paul 21:34

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TC 10K Corporate Team Challenge Results TC 10K Records and Champions



2009 Evgeny Beletskiy Minneapolis 33:50

2010 Andrew Boldt Stillwater 32:11

2011 Jeremy Cook Hudson, WI 34:28

2012 Chris Lundstrom Minneapolis 32:14

2013 Jonathan Grey Minneapolis 29:58

2014 Jake Marotz St. Paul 31:57

2015 Abbabiya Simbassa Minnetonka 30:34

2016 Keeghan Hurley Dent 33:22

2017 Jessie Palmer Lone Tree, Calif. 34:10

29:58 Jonathan Grey Minneapolis 2013

2017 TC 10K men’s champion Jessie Palmer breaks the tape.

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TC 10K Records and Champions (cont.)



2009 Ariella Gottfried Minneapolis 36:33

2010 Angie Williams Minneapolis 37:12

2011 Amanda Lee Flagstaff, AZ 36:48

2012 McKenzie Holt St. Cloud 36:16

2013 Dani Stack Minneapolis 35:21

2014 Kaitlin Mincke Farmington 37:57

2015 Maggie Opelt De Pere, WI 38:44

2016 Laura Docherty Minneapolis 39:23

2017 Anna Molinaro Mendota Heights 40:27

35:21 Dani Stack Minneapolis 2013

2017 TC 5K women’s champion Bre Sieracki.

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TC 10K Corporate Team Challenge Results TC 5K Records and Champions

TC 5K Men’s Records & Champions

1986 Dick Beardsley Albany, Calif. 14:57

1987 Bill Atkins St. Paul 15:06

1988 Dan Hebl Minneapolis 15:29

1989 Keith Brantly Jacksonville, Fla. 15:01

1990 Dan Casper St. Paul 14:39

1991 Steve Scott Leucadia, Calif. 14:38

1992 Tim Hacker Madison, Wis. 14:14

1993 Dan Frusher Madison, Wis. 14:35

1994 Bob Kempainen Minneapolis 14:26

1995 Mark Coogan Boulder, Colo. 14:38

1996 Carl Fritz Minneapolis 14:38

1997 Dan Held Waukesha, Wis. 14:56

1998 Ditlev Larsen Minneapolis 16:00

1999 Ditlev Larsen Minneapolis 15:30

2000 *

2001 Eric Hallman St. Paul *

2002 Matt Gabrielson St. Paul *

2003 Matt Gabrielson St. Paul 14:25

2004 Zachary Schendel St. Paul 15:11

2005 Eric Pierce Minneapolis 14:53

2006 Ryan Kleimenhagen St. Paul 15:06

2007 Antonio Vega St. Louis Park 14:59

2008 Dan Fadgen Rogers 14:49

2009 Mathew Chesang Olathe, Kan. 15:30

2010 Blayne Dulian Coon Rapids 15:26

2011 Adam Zutz St. Francis 15:01

2012 Jordan Carlson Inver Grove Heights 15:02

2013 Andrew Carlson Minneapolis 14:46

2014 Dan Greeno Richfield 14:57

2015 Eric Colvin Minneapolis 14:58

2016 Hamza Ali Minneapolis 14:47

2017 Trevor Capra Lakeville 14:42

1992 Tim Hacker Madison, Wis. 14:14



*Event run as fun run, times not recorded. not recorded.

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TC 5K Records and Champions (cont.)



*Event run as fun run, times not recorded.

1986 Kim Rosenquist Spokane, WA

1987 Jan Ettle St. Cloud 16:53

1988 Nancy Ankeery Wayzata 19:03

1989 Sue Schneider Minneapolis 17:00

1990 Sam Gdowski Minneapolis 16:16

1991 Jan Ettle St. Paul 17:00

1992 Sam Gdowski Lincoln, NE 16:41

1993 Karen Glerun Ames, IA 16:50


1995 Colleen DeReuck South Africa 16:04

1996 Deb Gormley St. Paul 16:53


1998 Brett-Elizabeth Schulze Minnetonka 17:35

1999 Kim Kauls Forest Lake 17:26

2000 Joyce Bourasa Burnsville *

2001 Kristin Nicolini Edina *

2002 Kristin Nicolini Edina *

2003 Kristin Nicolini St. Louis Park 16:49

2004 Jenelle Deatherage St. Louis Park 17:04

2005 Carrie Tollefson St. Paul 16:16

2006 Jacqueline Gruendel Burke, VA 18:16

2007 Emily Brown Minneapolis 16:21

2008 Anne Marie Iddins St. Paul 19:35

2009 Meghan Armstrong Minneapolis 16:45

2010 Jodie Meier Pleasant Prairie, WI 19:38

2011 Carrie Tollefson St. Paul 16:29

2012 McKenzie Melander St. Paul 17:06

2013 Melissa Gacek St. Paul 18:09

2014 Marie Allen St. Paul 18:25

2015 Emma Grimes Chicago, IL 18:43

2016 Melissa Agnew Burnsville 17:24

2017 Bre Sieracki Spring Valley, Wisc. 17:01

TC 5K Women’s Records and Champions (cont.)

1995 Colleen DeReuck South Africa 16:04

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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

Mike Logan, President

Virginia Brophy Achman, Executive Director Terry Ryan, Director of Operations

Jessie Radmacher, Marketing and Communications Director Amy Farsht, Director of Partnerships

Elizabeth Vincenty, Race Director Sandy Unger, Youth Programs & Community Outreach Manager

Vanessa Graetz, Online Engagement Manager Kelly Donahue, Event Experience Manager

Kelli Haapala, Volunteer and Community Outreach Manager Charlie Mahler , Media and Communications Manager

Ed Whetham, Race Operations Manager Colleen O'Connell, Accounting and HR Manager

Catherine Bishop, Registration Coordinator Lindsey Altermatt, Administrative Coordinator

Sara Brennan, Corporate Relations Coordinator Monica Young, Merchandise and Office Assistant Colleen Josephs, Race Operations Coordinator

Michelle Wallner, Sports Management Intern Bryan Soto, Race Operations Intern

Haley Hiljus Corporate Partnerships Intern Mariah Peterson, Social Media and Marketing Intern

Shannon LoPresti, Graphic Design and Communications Intern Kate Jorgenson, Volunteer and Community Outreach Intern

Twin Cities In Motion Board of Directors

Corey Walther, Executive Chair Mary Hendrickson, Vice Chair Stephen Benson, Treasurer

Bob Boisvert, Secretary Tom Cronin

Charlie Fazio Barry Gisser Tavis Hudson Erin Huppert Deb LaMere Amy Rabatin Sean Regan Kristin Shane Ryan Steines Mike Sullivan Steve Young

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Association Volunteer Leadership

Twin Cities In Motion Association The Twin Cities In Motion Association — composed of more than 380 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 Ross Jungers, Division Director The Volunteer Division is responsible for recruiting volunteers for the marathon weekend and year-round events. More than 6,000 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 Year-Round Event 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, 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 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 and 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 Medtronic TC 1 Mile Division Brent Reykdal, 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. Red, White & Boom! TC Half Marathon & Relay Division Sue Skelton, Division Director The Red, White & Boom! TC Half Marathon & Relay Division is responsible for the management of the half marathon and relay 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 & Relay Committees Include: Registration and Packet Pick Up, Start/Finish Line, Course, Medical, Aid Stations, and VIP Experience.

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Association Volunteer Leadership (cont.)

Twin Cities In Motion Race Day Volunteers It takes 4,000 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. Mary O’Neill Determination Award Initiated in 2016 as a memorial to long-time board member Mary O’Neill who passed away that year, the award is presented to a member of the Twin Cities In Motion community who has shown a personal commitment to transformation of themselves, others, or has advanced the impact of TCM in the community. Recipient Year Division Kathy Petron & Kraig Stewardson 2016 Marketing & PR, Events & Services Dr. Bill Roberts 2017 Medical 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 acknowledges an individual who generously gave time and talent. Recipient Year Division Tom Breen 2004 Race Operations Paul Hajduk 2005 Race Operations LeeAnn Meyer 2006 Marketing & Public Relations Kris Luneau 2007 Events & Services Tonya & Jeremy Beuch 2008 Marketing & Public Relations Lloyd Zastrow 2009 Youth Programs Michael Thompson 2010 Race Operations Erik Westgard 2011 Race Operations Wendy Robson 2012 Race Operations Brent Reykdal & Sarah Amundson 2013 Race Operations Eric Hammill 2014 Race Operations Shannon Swanson 2015 Saturday Events Brian See 2016 Race Operations Cheryl Hess 2017 Race Operations & Hot Dash 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. Recipient Year Division Ed Whetham 2008 Youth Programs Mike Cordes 2009 Marketing & Public Relations Molly Pederson 2010 Race Operations Jake Pittman 2011 Marketing & Public Relations Angie Voight & Kirk Scoffield 2012 Red, White & Boom! TC Half Mar. & Relay Jon Kerzmann 2013 Events & Services Emily Cornell 2014 Marketing & Public Relations Nicolas Russillin 2015 Race Operations Brittany & Donny Mangen 2016 Marketing & Public Relations Elyse Paxton 2017 Marketing & Public Relations

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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.

Last year, Twin Cities In Motion divided a more than $60,000 contribution among our:

Youth Fitness Partners Team USA Minnesota

Minn. Elite Athlete Development Program High School Running Shoe Program

USATF Athlete Development 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 2017, Twin Cities

in Motion and its charity partners donated over $1.4 million 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 more than $4 million for various organizations, including:

Fairview-University Children’s Hospital

Bolder Options

United Way of Minneapolis and 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

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Migizi Communications

YWCA

Help for Haiti

Girls on the Run

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

The One Fund: Boston

Cash Donation Recipients

Second Harvest Heartland

Dorothy Day

The Food Group

Sharing & Caring Hands

Hand in Hand Together

WearEver Recycling

In-Kind Donation Recipients

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Twin Cities Marathon History: Year-by-Year

1982: The Tradition Begins

With an entry fee of $6, the inaugural Twin Cities Marathon was met with fantastic reception, and a 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 and city officials estimated that the number of spectators reached 200,000. On a warm day with high humidity, Denmark’s Allan Zachariasen repeated as men’s champion. 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 of 2:11:35, which was the fastest time run 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 the fall colors illuminating the scenic course. 32% of the total finishers were first-time marathoners, 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 of 2:10:05, the fastest American marathon performance in nearly two years. Jan Ettle of Freeport surprised the women’s field to become the first Minnesotan to win an open title at the event, and Clive Davis shattered the 70+ age group record with a time of 3:04:16. The race hosted 966 first-time marathoners and produced 961 personal records.

1986: USA Championships

Designated as the USA Men’s and Women’s Marathon Championships, the Twin Cities Marathon became the first true marathon 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 Magazine coined the Twin Cities Marathon as “The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America.”

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 Twin Cities Marathon 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.

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Twin Cities Marathon History: Year-by-Year (cont.)

1988: Bardwell Wins Third Wheeler Title

The field for the Twin Cities Marathon was capped at 6,000 runners and filled 3 weeks before the race. The event introduced information booths at the Fitness Fair and the Start and Finish areas as an added service to race participants. The 14 wheelers claimed the largest field of wheelchair athletes in Twin Cities Marathon history to date, with Bart Bardwell winning his third straight Twin Cities Marathon wheelchair title in 2:14:05.

1989: National Masters Championships

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 participants, establishing it as a “place to race” for masters runners. The 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 start line 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 Marathon Championships in Tokyo.

The start of the 2017 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.

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1991: 200 Charter Club Runners, No Employees!

Thanks to a volunteer-driven structure, the Twin Cities Marathon was the only event of its size in the country without at least one full-time employee. Earning the first multi-year award in event history, the 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, and 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, finishing the marathon as husband and wife. The weekend’s 5K race was designated as the Road Runners Club of America National Championship and 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.

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.

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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.

The start of the 2017 Diaper Dash, presented by Pioneer Press.

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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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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 — the hottest one in Twin Cites Marathon history — 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 ten-milers, 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, 7,979 runners finished the rain-soaked 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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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 Champi-onship, hometown favorite Katie McGregor secured her sixth win at the Medtronic TC 10 Mile. In the mara-thon, 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 beat 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 equaliz-er 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 wom-en’s field, earning $10,000 for doing so. In the marathon, Kenya’s Sammy Malakwen, who has made a sec-ond home in Two Harbors, Minnesota while racing in the United States, won the men’s title in 2:13:11. Ye-shimebet 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. Ben True 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 Fami-ly 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, bet-tering 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: Topping the 30,000 Mark

First-time marathoner Tyler Pennel of Blowing Rock, N.C. won the men’s title at the 33rd running of the Med-tronic Twin Cities Marathon, clocking 2:13:32. Esther Erb (Richmond, Va.) topped her third-place finish in 2013, winning the women’s title in 2:34:00. Joshua George (Champaign, Ill.) and Susannah Scaroni (Urbana, Ill.) defended their wheeler crowns. More than 1100 runners participated in one of five Twin Cities In Motion race series that culminated in marathon weekend events. Overall, Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend topped 30,000 entrants for the first time in history.

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2015: Huddle Breaks Medtronic TC 10 Mile Record

U.S. Olympian Molly Huddle established a new women’s course record in the Medtronic TC 10 Mile run-ning 51:44 en route to a USATF 10 Mile Championship title and a $10,000 Equalizer Bonus for defeating men’s champ Sam Chelanga in the handicapped competition between men and women. The record run got a perfect-weather race-day off to an accustomed start after a planned protest of local police incidents by Black Lives Matter threatened to disrupt the marathon. In the end, all participants ran as planned while demonstrators protested peacefully near the course. Kenya’s Dominic Ondoro, the Grandma’s Marathon course record holder, won the men’s marathon in 2:11:16, while Ethiopia’s Serkelam Abrha won the wom-en’s marathon title in 2:31:39.

2016: Men’s Marathon Record Finally Broken in 35th Anniversary Race The cliché says that records are made to be broken, but Phil Coppess’ 1985 men’s marathon record of 2:10:05 was made to last 31 years. On the 35th anniversary of the marathon, defending champion Domi-nic Ondoro of Kenya sped from Minneapolis to St. Paul in 2:08:51, clocking the fastest marathon ever run in Minnesota and toppling Coppess’ venerable mark. Twenty-four runners and one wheeler, the TCM Charter Clubbers, continued their streaks of running and finishing every Twin Cities Marathon. For the first time in its history, TCM and its charity partners raised more than $1-million for charity, the bulk of it through the efforts of runners raising money for the marathon’s Charity Partners. Other highlights included the presence of two Olympic medalists in the Medtronic TC 10 Mile: 2016 women’s triathlon gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen, who finished third in the USATF 10 Mile Championship, and 1992 men’s figure skating silver medalist Paul Wylie, who attended the event as the honorary captain of the 2016 Global Heroes team.

2017: Repeat Champions and More than 1,400 Winners

Two-time defending men’s champion Dominic Ondoro and 2016 women’s champ Jane Kibii repeated as Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon champions on a rain dampened morning. Ondoro, who holds the event record, became only the second runner to win the marathon three times in succession. The Kenya pair weren’t the only winners, however. Event sponsor Brooks launched a new shoe at the event — the Levi-tate with DNA AMP — and offered a free pair to any marathoner whose split time from mile marker 21 to 22 was faster than their average pace from the start of the race to mile 21. In the end, 1,418 runners we able to surge through the “Infinite Energy Mile” to earn free shoes. Every finisher in the Medtronic TC 10 Mile was a record-setter —members of the largest 10 mile field in event history at 10,426 finishers.

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Thank You!

Thank You!

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Staff, and Association volunteers who or-

ganized the 2018 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, we wish to thank

you for your participation in our event. We applaud the value you place on

health and

fitness and appreciate your choosing to run with Twin Cities In Motion

We hope to see you again on October 4th - October 6th, 2019 for the 38th

annual Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend!

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