FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2010 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Registration More Than Half Full
Participants from 49 states and 11 countries already set to take part in the 29^th annual Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America®.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (March 3, 2010) – Registration for the 2010 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is more than half full as participants from 49 states and 10 countries continue to join the field.  Capacity for the October 3 race is 11,200.

“We’ve increased the field by another 200 participants, as interest in the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon continues to grow,” said Twin Cities In Motion executive director Virginia Brophy Achman.  “In its 29^th year, the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon continues to draw participants from around the world.  The marathon has the 6^th largest number of Boston qualifiers in the United States, so our participants have a great opportunity to take this race and use it in their long-range marathon goals.”

The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon was ranked 9^th largest in the United States in 2009, based on number of finishers.  There are currently 20 corporate teams taking part in the October 3 race, as well as training groups from around the country.  Medtronic’s Global Heroes program returns to the field in this year’s event.  Global Heroes celebrates participants who run with medical devices, and recognizes the shared commitment to healthy lifestyles.

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About Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend
The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America® is recognized as one of the top marathons and great road races of our time and registration is currently underway.  Join us as the tradition continues October 1-3. The three-day weekend celebration of fitness includes a 10K, 5K run/walk, children's fun runs, pasta dinner, health and fitness expo and Medtronic TC 10 Mile, in addition to the marathon. Medtronic is in its fifth year as title sponsor of marathon race weekend events.  Visitmtcmarathon.org for more information.

Twin Cities in Motion, (formerly Twin Cities Marathon, Inc.) is the non-profit organization that organizes running events throughout the year, including the Valentine’s Day TC 5K, 100% Irish For A Day TC 5K & TC 10 Mile, Medtronic TC 1 Mile, Red, White & Boom! TC Half Marathon, Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, Medtronic TC 10 Mile, the TC 10K, TC5K and the Medtronic TC Family Events and Medtronic TC Kids Marathon program and related events, as a community service for the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Visit mtcmarathon.org for more information and Twin Cities in Motion page on Facebook.