Press Release - Twin Cities Marathon - 9/12/13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

   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 year's Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend participants, event 
organizers are advising race attendees to expect additions to the event's 
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 event's 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 event's 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 Motion's top priority.
 
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