Twin Cities Marathon to proceed amid heat concerns
Organizers say all Twin Cities Marathon weekend events in Minneapolis will go on as scheduled despite 'Code Yellow' running conditions and warm forecasts. Race Director Ed Wetham urged runners to take precautions, and officials announced extra cooling and medical measures — including misting fans, added ice and water, and an air-conditioned medical tent — for more than 30,000 participants.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Forecast: highs around 90°F Saturday and about 80°F Sunday, labeled 'Code Yellow' conditions for running.
- More than 30,000 runners are expected across weekend events, with roughly 9,400 running the full marathon.
- Operational measures include misting fans, extra ice delivery, additional water stations, and an air-conditioned medical tent; start times: 10-mile 7:00 a.m., marathon 8:00 a.m., half-marathon 9:30 a.m.