Record-breaking heat and humidity are expected to create “extreme and dangerous” conditions, prompting organizers to cancel Sunday’s two long-distance races in Minnesota’s two largest cities that were expected to draw up to 20,000 runners.
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon from Minneapolis to neighboring St. Paul was expected to draw as many as 8,000 runners, but organizers canceled the event early Sunday. Organizer Twin Cities in Motion also canceled another 10-mile race that attracted 12,000 runners.
“The latest weather forecast update predicts record heat conditions, making it impossible for runners, supporters and volunteers to safely participate in the race,” race organizers said in an email to race participants early Sunday.
In the days leading up to Sunday’s game, organizers warned that weather conditions could be unsafe. But the game is still expected to take place, with extra safety precautions in place. By Sunday morning, a “black flag” warning was issued, prompting the event to be canceled.
The National Weather Service predicts a high of 88 degrees Fahrenheit (31 degrees Celsius) at noon on Sunday.
Some runners lined up early Sunday for the race to start and told the Minneapolis Star Tribune they planned to participate anyway.
Svlook
