Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon: Safety and security procedures

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Safety and Security Procedures Set for Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon

Twin Cities In Motion, Public Safety Agencies Partner for Planning

St. Paul, Minn. September 12, 2013 In an effort to ensure the safety of this years Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend participants, event organizers are advising race attendees to expect additions to the events security and safety procedures.

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 (see below for examples).

The events 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 events 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 Motions top priority.

Media are invited to follow Twin Cities In Motion on Twitter @tcmarathon, where media availability and other news about the event will be announced.


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About Twin Cities In Motion (TCM): Twin Cities In Motion (formerly Twin Cities Marathon, Inc.) provides nationally recognized, high quality running events throughout the year, including the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon. With a mission of promoting healthy lifestyles through running events and community outreach, TCM and its charity partners contribute over $750,000 to related causes annually. For more information, visit www.tcmevents.org, www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesInMotion, and follow us on Twitter @tcmarathon.

Media Contacts:

Breanne Hegg Charlie Mahler

Marketing & Media Director Media & Communications Assistant

Twin Cities In Motion Twin Cities In Motion

Office: 651-289-7704 Office: 651-289-7708

Mobile: 612-805-2183 Mobile: 952-423-8126

breanne@tcmevents.org charlie@tcmevents.org



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