TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS - Marathon

AIR TRANSPORTATION
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is served by most major airlines.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Super Shuttle
For discounted transportation to and from the airport, and getting around the entire Twin Cities Area, call Super Shuttle at (800) 258-3826 or visit supershuttle.com.

Route 55 Hiawatha Line (Airport to Downtown Minneapolis)
Light rail trains serve four downtown Minneapolis stations: Metrodome, Government Plaza, Nicollet Mall and Warehouse District. Trains leave every 10-15 minutes, and every 7.5 minutes during rush hours. Travel time to Warehouse District (last stop) is 25 minutes. Fore more transit information, visit metrotransit.org. 

Taxi Service
Follow the Ground Transportation/Taxi signs at the airport to the travel concierge for taxi service to any location in the metro.
 

HOTELS
The following hotels offer special rates to participants and their families (be sure to note Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon when making reservations) Book early for best rates and availability.

SAINT PAUL

***Crowne Plaza Riverfront (Downtown Saint Paul) 
11 East Kellogg Blvd, 651-292-1900
This hotel is 1.4 miles away from the Finish Line (State Capitol). 

The Saint Paul Hotel
350 Market St., 1-800-292-9292
This hotel is 1.1 miles away from the Finish Line (State Capitol).

***Best Western Kelly Inn (Downtown)
161 St. Anthony, 651-227-8711
This hotel is .2 mile away from the Finish Line (State Capitol).

MINNEAPOLIS

The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel (Downtown Minneapolis)
225 3rd Ave South , 1-886-211-4611 or 612-375-1700
This Hotel is .60 miles From the Start Line (HHH Metrodome).

Holiday Inn Metrodome (Downtown Minneapolis)
1500 Washington Avenue South, 1-800-448-3663
This hotel is .9 mile away from the Start Line (HHH Metrodome).

Hotel Ivy (Downtown Minneapolis)
201 South 11th Street, 612-746-4600
This hotel is .9 mile away from the Start Line (HHH Metrodome).

Millennium Hotel Minneapolis (Downtown Minneapolis)
1313 Nicollet Mall, 612-332-6000
This hotel is 1.4 miles away from the Start Line (HHH Metrodome).

Minneapolis Marriott City (Downtown Minneapolis)
30 S. 7th Street, 1-800-MARRIOTT
This hotel is 1.2 miles away from the Start Line (HHH Metrodome).

***Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis (Downtown Minneapolis)
35 S. 7th Street, 1.800.333.3333
This hotel is 1.2 miles away from the Start Line (HHH Metrodome).

***Limited bus service will take participants to the starting line and then back to these hotels, as well as the HHH Metrodome, after the race.  The Kelly Inn is within walking distance from the finish area and buses will not drop off participants after the race.  Click here for additional transportation information.

Pre-Race Bus Schedule:

• Crowne Plaza Riverfront Hotel:  5:00 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.
• Best Western Kelly Inn:  5:00 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.
• Radison Plaza Hotel:  5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Post-Race Bus Information:

Bus service after the race will be provided for PARTICIPANTS ONLY from 9:00am-2:45pm. You must have your official race number visible to board the bus. Runners can board return buses near the foot of the steps to the Capitol. This is also near the corner of Cedar Street and Aurora Ave. Buses marked Minneapolis will drop off at the HHH Metrodome and the Radisson Plaza only. Buses marked St. Paul will drop off at the Crowne Plaza only. Be sure to pack warm clothes in your race bag as you may have to wait up to 30 minutes to board a return bus.