From the starting line to the Minnesota Capitol, everything is set for Sunday's big race. Organizers for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon say they're prepared for the heat with misting stations and medical teams.

Though it'll be hot on Sunday, the conditions will be much different than what they were in 2023 when the marathon was canceled the morning of due to the scorching heat. This year, organizers expect 20,000 people to cross the finish line.

"We think that's something we can handle, that we've prepared for" said Charlie Mahler, communications manager with Twin Cities in Motion.

Runners will take off in less-than-ideal conditions, with rising temperatures expected to progress to potentially dangerous conditions.

"Probably not a day to run your fastest time because of the

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