The 2022 Twin Cities Marathon. Photo: Alex Kormann/Star Tribune via Getty Images
This fall's Twin Cities Marathon will be the last to be held in early October as organizers deal with rising autumn temperatures.
Starting in 2027, the marathon will be run between Oct. 10 to 17, instead of the first Sunday in October.
Flashback: Extreme heat caused the cancellation of the marathon in 2023, when the mercury hit 92. A similar heat wave just missed the race last fall.
What they're saying: "Shifting the date gives us a much better shot at ideal weather, which keeps participants safe and helps them accomplish the finish line experience they worked for," race director Ed Whetham said in a news release.
Of note for parent runners: The race will be held the weekend before the annual MEA school break.
