| News From: Thursday, May 9, 2013 |
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Carrie Tollefson to Run First Marathon at Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
(Running USA)
Olympian Carrie Tollefson will make her marathon debut on Sunday October 6 at the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
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| News From: Monday, November 19, 2012 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Twin Cities Marathoner Who Never Missed A Race Dies
(Twin Cities)
Cancer finally stopped Joe Schletty from running. Schletty had ran every Twin Cities Marathon and one-hundred and eight-seven marathons in all. Lung cancer claimed the life a man who once ran a marathon shortly after donating a kidney.
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| News From: Monday, October 8, 2012 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
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Kipyego Wins Twin Cities Marathon; Faber Leads Women
(Star Tribune)
Chris Kipyego won the Twin Cities Marathon with a time of 2 hours 14 minutes and 53 seconds.
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| News From: Wednesday, October 3, 2012 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Running Not For Her Best Time, But For Love
(Star Tribune)
Johanna Olson will run the Twin Cities Marathon from a completely different viewpoint than she has raced other races: from the back of the pack. She loves running and while battling a recurring brain tumor, running gives her a since of normalcy.
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| News From: Wednesday, September 5, 2012 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Magazine Puts Twin Cities Marathon In World's Top 10
(Minnesota.CBSlocal)
The Twin Cities Marathon was recently named one of the world's top ten best marathons by Destination Magazine.
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| News From: Saturday, July 7, 2012 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Vikings Delay Game For Twin Cities Marathon
(Fox Sports North)
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to switch the time of their week 5 game to avoid conflict with the Twin Cities Marathon which kicks off on October 7.
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| News From: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Still A Chance To Run Twin Cities Marathon
(KARE11.com)
More than eleven-thousand runners have filled the registration slots for the Twin Cities Marathon. The fundraiser entry program offers an additional one-hundred and fifty slots online
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| News From: Thursday, March 15, 2012 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Twin Cities Marathon Field Half Full
(Pioneer Press)
The Twin Cities Marathon field has reached the half-way point and race officials will close registration with a cap of twelve-thousand registrants.
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| News From: Monday, October 3, 2011 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
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Twin Cities Marathon Winners Slowed By Cramps, Wind, Hills
(Pioneer Press)
Kenyan Sammy Malakwen won the Twin Cities Marathon with a time of 2 hours 13 minutes and 11 seconds.
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Ethiopian, Kenyan Win Twin Cities Marathon
(Houston Chronicle)
Sammy Malakwen won the Twin Cities Marathon with a time of 2 hours 13 minutes and 11 seconds.
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| News From: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Twin Cities In Motion Events: Get Moving In 2011
(KARE1.com)
Organizers of the Twin Cities Marathon offer fun events throughout the year to help people who want to be more active in 2011
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| News From: Thursday, November 11, 2010 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
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Two-Cities Marathon To Return in 2011
(Fresno Bee)
The Two Cities Marathon held in the central San Joaquin Valley will return in 2011 with new leadership and possible a new title sponsor
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| News From: Monday, October 11, 2010 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
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California Man Is Top Finisher In Twin Cities Marathon
(WCCO.com)
Sergio Reyes won the Twin Cities Marathon with a time of 2 hours 14 minutes and 2 seconds.
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U.S. Track & Field Champions Crowned In Twin Cities
(News-Sports.net)
Sergio Reyes won the Twin Cities Marathon with a time of 2 hours 14 minutes and 2 seconds.
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Reyes, Deba Win Twin Cities Marathon
(USA Today)
Sergio Reyes won the Twin Cities Marathon with a time of 2 hours 14 minutes and 2 seconds.
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| News From: Monday, October 4, 2010 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
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Sergio Reyes: From 'Mess' To 'Best' At Twin Cities Marathon
(Star Tribune)
Sergio Reyes struggled to fifty-ninth place in the 2005 Twin Cities Marathon. He returned this year to win with a time of 2 hours 14 minutes and 2 seconds.
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Quick Learner Sergio Reyes Of California Is Men's Champion Of Twin Cities Marathon
(Pioneer Press)
Sergio Reyes won the Twin Cities Marathon with a time of 2 hours 14 minutes and 2 seconds.
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Ethiopian Athletes Victorious In Minneapolis And Kosice Marathons
(EthioSports)
Almaz Alemu Balcha of Ethiopia won the women's division of the Twin Cities Marathon with a time of 2 hours 27 minutes and 24 seconds.
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| News From: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Twin Cities Marathon Offering Portable Health Records
(KARE11.com)
Runners in the Twin Cities Marathon, which is two weeks away, will have the chance to create a portable personal health record that can be used by race personnel and transferred to other races.
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| News From: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
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Twin Cities Marathon Family Events: A Day Of Fun And Fitness For The Whole Family
(KARE11.com)
October 2 marks the kick off for of the Twin Cities Marathon which includes running events for all ages of the family.
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| News From: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
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Twin Cities Marathon Is Full, But There's Still A Way To Enter
(Star Tribune)
The twenty-ninth annual Twin Cities Marathon has closed open registration with a cap of eleven-thousand, two-hundred runners.
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| News From: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
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Twin Cities Marathon Registration Opens
(City Pages)
The Twin Cities Marathon kicked off registration for the October 3 marathon on Tuesday. More than eleven thousand runners are expected and the event usually fills to capacity within one month after registration opens
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| News From: Thursday, January 28, 2010 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
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Registration Opens Soon For Twin Cities Marathon
(WCCO.com)
Online-only registration for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon will begin at 12:01 am on February 2 for the October 3 Marathon. The twenty-ninth annual event is expecting more than twelve-thousand runners.
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Twin Cities Kids Marathon Indoor Fun Run
(KARE11)
The Twin Cities Marathon Indoor Fun Run will be held on Saturday February 6 inside the University of Minnesota Field House. Team USA Minnesota athletes will be meet and great the athletes and sign autographs.
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| News From: Friday, December 11, 2009 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Twin Cities Marathon Registration To Open Two Months Early
(City Pages)
The Twin Cities Marathon will open for registration on February 2 instead of the normal late April sign-up date. Race organizers hope this will allow travelers from around the world more time to make travel arrangements.
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| News From: Saturday, November 28, 2009 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Twin Cities Marathon Holding Local Race In Far Away Place
(Pioneer Press)
The Minnesota National Guard's 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, stationed in Iraq, will toe the line for the Basra edition of the Twin Cities Marathon. One-hundred runners signed up for the marathon and two-hundred and fifty more signed up for the ten-mile race.
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| News From: Thursday, November 5, 2009 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
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Penn State Grad Student Hits Stride In First Marathon
(Centre Daily Times)
Luke Watson completed his first marathon of his career by finishing in seventh position as the second American in the Twin Cities Marathon. His time of 2 hours 15 minutes and 19 seconds reassured him that he can be ready for the 2012 men's olympic marathon trials.
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| News From: Sunday, November 1, 2009 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Catheter Does Not Disqualify Marathon Winner
(ShortNews.com)
Jerry Johncock won the 80-84 men's division of the Twin Cities Marathon in 5 hours, 22 minutes and 11 seconds. A full bladder nearly forced him from the race. Johncock is the only person over the age of 80 to run a marathon under 4 hours.
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| News From: Thursday, October 8, 2009 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Flament Awaiting Qualifying News from Twin Cities Marathon
(Wausau Daily Herald)
Wausau East Runner Sarah Flament ran an olympic trials qualifying time just under the mark of 2 hours and 46 minutes or so she hopes. The discrepancy exists between her chip time and the official clock time.
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| News From: Sunday, October 4, 2009 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Twin Cities Marathon Winners Race to Finish Line
(Huliq News)
Nearly five-thousand volunteers provided assistance during the 2009 edition of the twin cities volunteers. The oldest competitor was Lloyd Young at 89 years of age and Olivia Verhoye was the youngest at age 14.
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Texan Wins Wheelers' Race in Near-Perfect Weather
(Star-Tribune)
The 2008 Twin Cities Marathon was soaked in rain. The 2009 edition would prove to be near perfect by most runners standards with the rain holding off until noon. Saul Mendoza of won the men's wheelchair division in a time of 1 hour 40 minutes and 50 seconds. Scott Parson was only five seconds behind.
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Mass. Man Wins Twin Cities Marathon
(Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Jason Hartmann won the 2009 Twin Cities Marathon in 2:12:09.
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'A Good Day To Run' For Jason Hartmann
(Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Jason Hartmann won the 2009 Twin Cities Marathon in 2:12:09.
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Thousands Lace Up For Twin Cities Marathon
(WCCO)
More than 11,580 runners laced up to run in this year's marathon, commonly referred to as the most beautiful urban marathon in America.
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| News From: Saturday, October 3, 2009 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
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Risks Reap Rewards For First-Time Winner
(Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Ilsa Paulson left Northern Arizona University two years ago. Her pursuit of professional running has led her to this years USA Track and Field Marathon Champion status. Paulson won the Twin Cities race a mere twenty seconds ahead of Colleen DeReuck.
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For This Marathon Man, Every Race is one for the Ages
(Pioneer Press)
Jerry Johncock returns to this years Twin Cities Marathon after setting a national record in the 80 to 84 year-old age group for the marathon. His time was 3 hours 59 minutes and 12 seconds.
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| News From: Friday, October 2, 2009 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
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Twin Cities Marathon
(Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
The Twin Cities Marathon kicks off Sunday at 8 am from the Metrodome and finishing at the State Capitol. The womens' marathon race will be the U.S. championship marathon race.
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| News From: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Red Lakers Raise Diabetes Awareness at Twin Cities Marathon
(KXnet.com)
The Native Thunder Distance Runners group will send seven runners to the Twin Cities Marathon to raise awareness about diabetes in Indian Country. The money raised will go to an initiative called Million Miles Against Diabetes.
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| News From: Friday, September 25, 2009 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
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Kamrath Will Run Twin Cities Marathon
(Chippewa.com)
Chris Kamrath has been selected as one of the twenty-five Global Heroes to run the Twin Cities Marathon. Kamrath has a heart implant to help with his arrhythmia and will run the 26.2 mile race from Minneapolis to St. Paul.
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| News From: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
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Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. Surpasses 2009 Sponsorship Goals
(Reuters)
The 28th annual Twin Cities Marathon takes place on October 4th and support continues to be strong for the marathons initiative to promote health and fitness.
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| News From: Thursday, June 4, 2009 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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New event added to Medronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend
(KARE)
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon announced the addition of a 10 kilometer running event that will be held on the Saturday before the marathon and the half-marathon. Other events include a 5 kilometer race, mile race, half-mile race, toddler trot and the famous diaper dash.
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| News From: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Seeking Long-Distance Runners Who Benefit from Medical Technology
(WELT Online)
The Medtronic Twin Cities marathon is looking for twenty-five runners who use medical device therapy and will run in the marathon in October. The selected individuals will receive a free entry and travel accommodations.
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| News From: Thursday, November 13, 2008 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Two Cities Marathon focuses on bigger, better '09
(Fresno Bee)
Co-race director of the Two Cities Marathon, Mike Herman, said that the emails in his in-box are generally positive about the inaugural race. Herman hopes to grow the overall participation to 10,000 runners over the next five years.
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| News From: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
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Driver arrested for trying to cross intersection as marathoners race in Twin Cities Marathon
(Pioneer Press.)
Diann Helmers ran the Twin Cities marathon and has photos to prove it. Some of her photos will point out that the St. Paul Police Department took the marathon course very seriously as they arrested a St. Paul resident for crossing a barricaded road that was part of the marathon course.
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| News From: Monday, October 6, 2008 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
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Fernando Cabada wins Twin Cities Marathon
(Star Tribune)
It took Fernando Cabada 20 miles to make his mind up to win the Twin Cities Marathon. He broke away from the pack to win by over one minute in 2 hours, 16 minutes and 32 seconds on a rain filed day.
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Olga Glok leads 1-2-3 Russian finish in Twin Cities Marathon women's race
(Pioneer Press)
Olga Glok erased a 10-second deficit with 300 meters to go to overtake fellow Russian Silvia Skvortsova and win the women's race at the Twin Cities Marathon on Sunday. Glok, 25, finished in 2 hours, 32 minutes, 27 seconds to beat Skvortsova by 11 seconds. Russians placed first, second, and third in the 2008 marathon event.
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| News From: Friday, October 3, 2008 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Twin Cities Marathon, construction to close roads Downtown
(Milwaukee Downtown Journal)
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and 10 Mile race will leave travelers in a bit of a quandry. The roads will be closed to allow for over 15,000 runners and walkers to traverse the city roads starting at the Dome and finishing at the capitol in downtown St.Paul.
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U.S. distance runners head to Twin Cities Marathon this weekend
(USATF)
2004 U.S. Olympian, Dan Browne, will head up the field at the Twin Cities Marathon. Browne, from Beaverton Oregon, will take advantage of this the first opportunity to qualify for the 2012 London Olympic Trials. He is joined by a hose of nearly 20 other U.S. men with personal bests of 2 hours and 20 minutes or below.
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| News From: Thursday, October 2, 2008 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Twin Cities Marathon: Implants help runners regain former fitness
(Star Tribune)
State senator Michale Jungbauer will complete the Twin Cities Marathon despite being sidelined for over 18 years. Bone graphs and titanium plates have helped him recover his running passion of 30 miles a week and he wants other to see his return as a sign of hope and a return to fitness with the help of medical devices.
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| News From: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 |
| | Twin Cities Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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No electronic devices at Twin Cities Marathon
(Fort Mill Times)
The Twin Cities marathon wants participants to know that the ban on electronic devices, including headphones, mp3 players and radios will be enforced this weekend. The Twin Cities Marathon disqualified nearly 100 runners last year for the rule violation. Safety is the major reason for the rule enforcement.
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