From the Organizer
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Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
23°
Typical Low
8°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lower St Anthony Falls, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
426,845
as of 2023
Elevation
820 ft
Nearest Airport
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 8 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Test-A-Palooza, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
The Minikahda Club
Less than a mile away
Wirth on Wednesdays
Less than a mile away
Lookin For A Cure Minneapolis
Less than a mile away
LNR Juniors - Spring/Summer Camps
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Test-A-Palooza
Feb 2, 2027