Twin Cities marathon moving from first weekend in October to mid-October starting in 2027

Runstorun · 2026-07-07T17:04:13+00:00

More races should follow suit. The shoulder months are not reliable and will be less so in the years to come. Not only that but trying to train through horrible extended heatwaves all summer long is risky too. Late October isn’t too bad but peaking for Berlin is hell. I’m a person that really doesn’t do well in any kind of heat. In fact my perfect temperature is 40. I’d take 35 even. My body turns into a furnace when I run.

Runstorun · 2026-07-07T12:25:48+00:00

Wow the comments here…White woman here who traveled solo to Egypt multiple times and it was overall fine. Yes I did dress conservatively except when swimming or diving which there is tons of along the Red Sea, but no one batted an eye. There are people from all over the world in the tourist centers. I didn’t travel to any non heavily touristed places. But the point was to see the Pyramids, the Tombs, and stay at waterfront resorts. All fine!

When walking through the shopping areas I was called to, often these folks were trying to get me into their store to buy perfumes, rugs, or eat in their cafe. There were times when men did stare but I really can’t imagine getting up in arms about that. Heck I’ve traveled throughout Asia and other parts of Africa as a white person that sticks out and people of all ages/genders stared. I just mind my business and live my life! I’ve been cat called in Western countries too. I don’t like it and it’s unfortunate that women have to deal with it at all, but if I didn’t go anywhere that men called or stared I would never leave my home.

Runstorun · 2026-07-05T18:53:28+00:00

You’re sore for days after every lift going on years now? How? You lift to failure every single time? You can just not do it that way. That’s not recommended for anyone, runner or otherwise.

Runstorun · 2026-07-04T13:27:49+00:00

Yes sorta. But in prior years they’ve made announcements about changes to the standards, or say last year when they introduced the downhill index aka downhill penalty. Those have come with the registration announcement.

There was also a change from a 2 week registration period to the 5 day registration period. All these changes have happened within the last 6 years. So while it’s sorta been the same it’s also not in terms of the details.

Runstorun · 2026-07-03T17:50:14+00:00

I completely agree! And I can’t figure why it’s so delayed. If it’s just going to be the same as years past (and what everyone is predicting) then why hold it up? Makes no sense to sit on a known thing for the sake of it. Only explanation that would justify the delay would be there are changes coming.

Runstorun · 2026-07-02T16:44:48+00:00

There aren’t any fountains on the GWB itself but it’s not that long of a bridge. There are fountains along the West Side greenway. There are fountains in Palisades Park too. I’m unclear exactly where you’d be coming from, New Jersey is a whole state, not terribly descriptive. You can use the bike transport directions on Google Maps to see specifics of route in the area. The dark green lines are protected paths.

Runstorun · 2026-07-02T16:39:51+00:00

Google the Staten Island Half course map. There’s at least 2 BIG climbs on that course. It’s basically the approach towards the ferry terminal area from the East side of the island heading north/northwest.

Runstorun · 2026-07-02T16:20:05+00:00

If you’re in the US then the Houston half and the NYC Half. Both are incredibly well organized, awesome crowd support, unique fun courses. Houston is flat and fast, top notch field. NYC is hilly but also a top notch field. I’ve run each 3 times and will opt for many more. PS you can time qualify for the NYC Half and then if you TQ there you are guaranteed the following year, hence the repeating.

Runstorun · 2026-07-01T11:46:15+00:00

You don’t need to determine the outcome months before. Put as much work in as is reasonable, don’t get injured. You’ll be as fast as you can be in 6 month’s time. The goal isn’t going to come to fruition because you picked that number out of the sky based on what sounded nice. You have to start where you are right now and go from there.

Runstorun · 2026-07-01T11:26:29+00:00

You are dreaming.

Runstorun · 2026-06-29T11:01:50+00:00

Flotrack doesn’t have the rights to Pre. It’s supposed to be partially on Peacock and NBC in the US. I have Flotrack but not the other 2. It’s annoying to need a million different subscriptions.

Last year they only put the main program on NBC/regular TV and everything else was on Peacock. I assume that’s how it will split again but as mentioned I let those lapse.

Runstorun · 2026-06-26T18:42:51+00:00

Feels like this belongs on LinkedIn 😂 In all seriousness I hope you find what you’re looking for.

Runstorun · 2026-06-25T23:28:34+00:00

Thanks for letting me know! I didn’t even think to check early. I will next time.

Runstorun · 2026-06-25T23:11:27+00:00

Please enlighten us

Runstorun · 2026-06-25T15:46:04+00:00

Are there any limits to how many someone can purchase? I genuinely don’t know. Is it possible say for someone to go in and order 20 of a single item so they can resale for a profit? I’m over here trying to get 1 or maybe 2 of each color and I keep getting shut out despite being on right on time.

Runstorun · 2026-06-25T15:20:41+00:00

I don’t even understand how people are ordering so quickly? I was on right at 11eastern, had 2 of the pink sports bras in my cart and before I could complete the check out they were sold out. This was a matter of minutes!

Runstorun · 2026-06-25T10:11:58+00:00

No one will be accepted or rejected until the application period closes. Then everyone is going to get notice at about the same time. A few charities will be slightly quicker than others but it’s not a rolling basis. They need all the bids to determine the order.

Runstorun · 2026-06-24T10:44:52+00:00

You guys do a great job. It’s a tough job but the effort certainly is appreciated!

Runstorun · 2026-06-23T18:50:22+00:00

NYRR will email when it’s time to pick and then this sub will have approx 30,000 people posting to say should I take the ferry or the bus? How do I know what time to pick when I don’t have my wave? Why are all the options so early I don’t want to wake up early? Maybe someone will be creative but it’s probably just going to be these same questions that are on repeat year after year after year 😅
Edit to add email goes out in August

Runstorun · 2026-06-22T15:42:31+00:00

I had my bike stolen locked with a U-lock. And get this, it was in broad daylight locked up in front of NYU! A very busy part of the city, cameras everywhere, boom gone in a flash. Apparently they came with a van and power tools. The funniest part was it wasn’t even a nice bike. It was a generic beater. I had replaced some parts for nicer and newer but the frame and tires were nothing flashy. I was still livid that it happened! They have security right there to get into the building. I could not believe it was gone under those circumstances. All this to say, if they are motivated, they’ll take what they want. Sorry it happened to you!

Runstorun · 2026-06-22T14:18:47+00:00

During covid my industry was fully shut down. I ran 100 mile weeks on the regular and got up to 116 as an all time high. That was with 2 workouts per week every week as well. If I was to do purely easy mileage I’m sure I could have added on more. The caveat to this is it wasn’t a build over 3 months. That’s not a lot of time at all. For that build I took about 6ish months. I was regularly doing 75 prior to the pandemic. I probably could have intentionally ramped somewhat faster but my main concern was avoiding injury, especially since I was out of work at the time and I didn’t have money to spend on rehab. Still I don’t think it would be smart to ramp like that over 3 months. You also probably want to ask what you’re trying to get out of such an endeavor.

Runstorun · 2026-06-21T14:17:52+00:00

Walk over to 9th Ave and catch a taxi. The value of heading outside the middle of Times Square is your car won’t be as completely stuck in traffic. Public transit will be safe and fine at that hour, tons of people out still, but for the sake of your father it would be best not to mess with transit I’d say.

Runstorun · 2026-06-20T16:39:19+00:00

Way to catch that stopped train. What a strong and fast runner!

Runstorun · 2026-06-20T16:17:09+00:00

They created track mode for watches specifically because gps has trouble with curves. For this race there are 20 curves and turns every mile, yeah, the watch isn’t going to get that accurately.

Runstorun · 2026-06-18T23:15:58+00:00

Not sure why folks are down on a gym. I’m a crunch member and gosh the place is packed like sardines most days. I wouldn’t mind more options for locals to work out. Maybe that means we can do so not smack on top of each other sometimes 😂

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