Twin Cities Marathon adds heat preparations as yellow-flag alert issued
Twin Cities Marathon organizers and Twin Cities in Motion medical directors have issued yellow‑flag heat conditions for Saturday and Sunday but say the races are still a "full go" while adding extra preparations. Measures include 14 water stations along the courses and planning "as though they’re going to be red flag conditions," with organizers noting Saturday events finish by noon while Sunday’s marathoners are expected to finish around 2:30–3 p.m., affecting heat exposure.
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📌 Key Facts
- Twin Cities in Motion medical directors have issued yellow-flag conditions for both Saturday and Sunday of the race weekend.
- Organizers say they are planning the races “as though they’re going to be red flag conditions,” according to Charlie Mahler, signaling heightened caution.
- Race organizers have added extra heat preparations ahead of the events.
- Organizers planned 14 water stations along the courses to help runners stay hydrated.
- Scheduling details affect heat exposure: Saturday's running events finish by noon, while Sunday’s marathon finishers are expected around 2:30–3:00 p.m.
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TC Marathon organizers add extra preparation for heat, races ahead
New information:
- Twin Cities in Motion medical directors have issued yellow-flag conditions for both Saturday and Sunday of the race weekend.
- Organizers planned 14 water stations along the courses.
- Organizer quote that races are planned 'as though they’re going to be red flag conditions' (Charlie Mahler).
- Clarification on scheduling: Saturday's running events finish by noon; Sunday’s marathon finishers expected around 2:30–3 p.m., affecting heat exposure timing.