FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Safety and Security Procedures Set for Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Twin Cities In Motion, Public Safety Agencies Partner for Planning
St. Paul, Minn. - September 25, 2014 - In an effort to ensure the safety of
next week's Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, event organizers are
advising race attendees to expect measures designed to ensure the event's
security and safety.
Participants and spectators are discouraged from bringing bags and
backpacks to the event. Any bags carried in proximity to the course or
start and finish areas will be subject to search. Event attendees will
notice signage warning against leaving bags unattended at the event.
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon's safety and security plan is reviewed
annually in partnership with federal, state, and local agencies who meet
throughout the year. The plan builds upon the event's comprehensive plan,
which was created more than a decade ago to provide round-the-clock
security and is updated every year. The safety and security of
participants, spectators, and volunteers has always been Twin Cities In
Motion's top priority.
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend kicks off on Friday, October 3 with
the Health & Fitness Expo at RiverCentre in St. Paul. Activities continue
on Saturday, October 4 with the TC 10K, presented by Sprint, the TC 5K
Run/Walk, presented by Fredrikson & Byron, and the Medtronic TC Family
Events, all held on the State Capitol grounds in St. Paul. The weekend
culminates with the 16th running of the Medtronic TC 10 Mile and the 33rd
annual Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon on Sunday, October 5.
About Twin Cities In Motion (TCM): Twin Cities In Motion organizes the
region's premier running events, including the Medtronic Twin Cities
Marathon, a Top 10 U.S. Marathon. With a mission of promoting healthy
lifestyles through running events and community outreach, TCM contributes a
portion of every race dollar to local youth and professional athletes and
helps raise more than $800,000 annually with its charity partners. For more
information, visit us at tcmevents.org, or find us on Facebook and on
Twitter @tcmarathon.
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