Record-Breaking Heat and Humidity Leads to Cancellation of Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and 10-mile Race

Organizers of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and 10-mile race in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, have canceled both events due to record-setting heat and humidity. Twin Cities In Motion, the organization behind the races, made the announcement in an email to participants early Sunday morning.

In a statement, Twin Cities In Motion said, “It saddens us to be unable to hold the races that runners have been pointing toward for months, but the safety of participants and the community will always be our primary concern.” The marathon was expected to draw up to 8,000 runners, while the 10-mile race was expected to draw 12,000.

The National Weather Service has forecasted record-setting temperatures close to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the afternoon on Sunday. The extreme heat and humidity would have created “extreme and dangerous” conditions for the runners, supporters, and volunteers.

Twin Cities In Motion has apologized to the participants and thanked them for their understanding. The organization is working with its partners to provide refunds and other options for those who had registered for the races.

The cancellation of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and 10-mile race is a disappointment for the running community, but the safety of the participants and the community is the top priority. Twin Cities In Motion has taken the necessary steps to ensure that everyone remains safe and healthy.