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Citing climate concerns, Twin Cities Marathon organizers push race to mid-October
By Kyle Brown at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 7, 2026
· 2 min read
Starting in 2027, the Twin Cities Marathon will no longer be held on the first Sunday in October. Organizers say climate change is to blame.
Twin Cities In Motion, the group behind the marathon, announced on Tuesday that future marathons will be held between Oct. 10-17, a break with 45 years o...
Key takeaway Pending approval, the Twin Cities Marathon weekend dates for 2027 through 2031 are as follows: 2027: Oct.
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Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Starting in 2027, the Twin Cities Marathon will no longer be held on the first Sunday in October. Organizers say climate change is to blame.
Twin Cities In Motion, the group behind the marathon, announced on Tuesday that future marathons will be held between Oct. 10-17, a break with 45 years o...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 7, 2026 by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) and curated for The Minneapolis readers.
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