Course
The course begins at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis, and winds around several of the city's scenic lakes before turning along the banks of the Mississippi River. The course follows the river for several miles before crossing into Saint Paul, and then proceeds up historic Summit Avenue to finish at the Minnesota State Capitol. Miles 21–25 of the course proceed on a steady uphill from the river, and are considered among the more challenging finishes among American marathons, although the downhill last half-mile allows for relatively strong finishes.
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