Citing climate concerns, Twin Cities Marathon organizers push race to mid-October

The Twin Cities Marathon will move from early October to mid-October starting in 2027 due to climate concerns. Organizers cited rising temperatures in early October, which caused the 2023 race cancellation, and noted a 13-degree average temperature difference between Oct. 3 and Oct. 16 over the past decade. The shift aims to ensure runner safety, particularly for first-time participants who make up 40% of the field, and align with peak fall foliage.