Initiatives

Youth Fitness

MEDTRONIC TC KIDS MARATHON

Medtronic TC Kids Marathon operates under a simple premise: the sooner we can instill healthy lifestyles in our kids, the better health they will have later in life. A major contributor to a healthy lifestyle is getting regular exercise.

The three seasonal events of the Medtronic TC Kids Marathon were named "Youth Running Program of the Year" for 2009 by Running USA, Running USA Youth Committee and YouthRunner.com Magazine based on a vote of top kids run and youth program directors around the country.

2010-2011 Kids Events:

Medtronic TC Family Events & TC 10K and TC 5K, Saturday, October 2
Held Saturday of marathon weekend at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota. Click here to register.

TC KIds Indoor Fun Run, Saturday Feb 5th, 2011

Held at the University of Minnesota Field House, the event features the Half Mile and Mile on the 220 meter track used by the Gopher Track Teams.

Como Park Cross Country Run, Saturday, May 21, 2011 
Open to all children from pre-school through high school and their parents. This event includes a half-mile, mile and two-mile cross-country runs around the park. .

SPONSOR A RUNNER PROGRAM

Information available here.

HIGH SCHOOL RUNNING SHOE PROGRAM

In 2010, the TCM Community Fund will be adding a teen component to address the financial barrier that affects older youth. In order to keep teens participating in healthy activities without worrying about financing their equipment needs, the High School Running Shoes program will provide running shoes to athletes in need, who are participating on high school cross-country or track teams.

TCM will donate 50 pairs of shoes to kids in need in both Minneapolis and St. Paul schools. Certificates will be redeemable at Run N’ Fun (St. Paul), Marathon Sports (Minneapolis) running stores with an approximate value of $50. These certificates will be provided to High School Track and Cross Country Coaches to pass along to their athletes confidentially, and will be distributed at the coach’s discretion.

Athlete Development

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Twin Cities In Motion College Scholarship program awards a one-time $5,000 scholarship to one female and one male high school senior who participate in cross-country or track. Applicants must reside within the 11-county metro area: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, and Wright counties.

Click Here to download the 2010 Application.

2010 COLLEGE SCHOLARHIP WINNERS

Twin Cities In Motion was happy to announce that Miranda Charley of North Branch Area High School and J. Oliver Haugland of Wayzata High School were the recipients of the 2010 Twin Cities In Motion College Scholarship. Charley and Haugland each received $5,000. They were chosen from a field of more than 85 very qualified candidates, based on running accomplishments, academic performance, community service and a personal essay.

ELITE ATHLETES

Twin Cities In Motion supports elite athletes through its history of hosting National Championships and by partnering with programs that assist professional and up-and-coming runners.

In 2010, TCM will host the USA Road 1 Mile Championships, the USA Women’s 10 Mile Championship, the USA Men’s Marathon Championship, and the USA Masters Marathon Championships.

For more information about our Athlete Development Partners, click here.