# Twin Cities Marathon participation and logistics > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/twin-cities-marathon-participation-and-logistics > Updated: 2026-10-08T19:53:13.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Twin Cities Marathon returned with record participation, with over 30,000 people signed up for various races including the 5K, 10K, and the main marathon. The event featured defending champions Will Norris and Jane Bareikis, with the course running from downtown Minneapolis through city lakes and the Mississippi River to the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. Following the event, the marathon was marked by both a unique endurance feat and logistical disputes. Participant Travis Meier completed the race while portaging a canoe to raise awareness for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. However, significant issues arose regarding vehicle towing at a former Sears property in St. Paul. Although the lot had previously offered free parking, it is now managed by Guardian Recovery Services under the Rondo Community Land Trust. Participants reported being charged high fees to retrieve towed vehicles, with some claiming that cash was the only accepted payment method and others stating their cars were towed despite having paid via a provided QR code. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-08: Twin Cities Marathon features endurance feat and parking disputes The Twin Cities Marathon saw Travis Meier run while carrying a canoe for charity, while many participants faced vehicle towing and high fees at a St. Paul parking lot. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/twin-cities-marathon-features-endurance-feat-and-parking-disputes ### 2026-10-02: Twin Cities Marathon returns with record participation The Twin Cities Marathon returns this weekend with a record field of over 30,000 participants across various races in Minneapolis and St. Paul. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/twin-cities-marathon-returns-with-record-participation --- Cite as: Twin Cities Marathon participation and logistics. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/twin-cities-marathon-participation-and-logistics