Welcome to TCM Course Marshal Section 13!

Hello Course Marshal Volunteers, and welcome to Section 13 -- Franklin Bridge to Marshall Ave Ramp (south) -- of the 2014 Twin Cities Marathon/TC10 Miler! 

On the map above, Locations 3-12 are volunteer areas, and Location 14 is our race-day morning rendezvous location. Descriptions of each area are in the list below, together with a first draft of your individual location assignments. We may yet have to shuffle some things around, so please be patient and stay flexible.

Please plan to meet us at 6AM on Sunday 10/5 so everyone can get their course marshal t-shirts, food and drink, any last minute instructions, and so we can account for all locations. We'll have more info coming to you via email between now and race day.

If you have friends or family who would still like to get on board, have them register with TCM using the link and password below. Let us know, too, via email so we know who to expect and can get everyone assigned to a location ahead of time. 

Thanks again for volunteering!

• The Marathon needs to account for each of its thousands of race weekend volunteers! Register as a Section 13 Course Marshal if you haven't already.Visit this page and enter the Section 13 password: CMSECTION1314.

Glitch alert: only one volunteer is permitted per email address. If you are using the same email for more than one person, check the box indicating that there is no email for the additional people.

1. West River Parkway to Franklin Bridge

NOT IN OUR SECTION 2014. On W River Road just south (and below) Franklin bridge, where runners transition from River Rd to ramp leading up to bridge.  Runners come from the north in the 10 mile and from the south in the marathon. There's a lot going on here, especially during the 10 mile. A police officer is also stationed here. 3+ barricades.

Course Marshal 1: 

Course Marshal 2: 

Course Marshal 3: 

2. West Franklin Bridge

previous HCM section covered - MARATHON ONLY in 2014. At top of ramp where ramp from River Rd meets Franklin. Busy area with lots of spectators and two-way vehicle traffic in adjacent lanes. Watch for pedestrians on center dividing island before bridge - we do not want them there. A police officer is also stationed here. 3+ barricades. Mile 19 is on Franklin Avenue, just before the start of the bridge, 68' feet east of the stop sign at the entrance ramp from W River Pkwy onto Franklin.

Course Marshal 1: Liz Palmer*

Course Marshal 2: Suzi Sipe*

3. East Franklin Bridge to E. River Parkway

At intersection of Franklin and East River Parkway. A police officer is also stationed here. Lots going on here with many spectators and two-way vehicle traffic in adjacent lanes. 3+ barricades. TC 10-milers will come from the north this year (not crossing at Franklin). Marathoners cross the bridge as usual. Mile Marker 3 for the TC 10 Mile is in middle of  Franklin Ave & E River Pkwy intersection where lane lines between E bound Franklin Ave lanes cross.

Course Marshal 1: Monica Wade

Course Marshal 2: Sherie Wood

Course Marshal 3: Amy Stark

4. Thornton Street and E. River Parkway

Two barricades at Thornton, a side street terminating into East River Parkway.  Nearby are a medical station and the Medtronic Plaza (big party water stop!). In previous years, this intersection has been totally blocked by vehicles/trailers servicing the nearby water stop. We anticipate the same this year, and after the 10 Mile we anticipate Liz and Suzi being able to move to the west end of Franklin Ave bridge (spot 2 above).  AMBULANCE - STATIONARY - PARKED AT END OF BLOCK FOR MEDICAL AID STATION DURING MARATHON ONLY. IMPOSSIBLE FOR VEHICLES TO GET THROUGH. SPECTATORS REMAINED BEHIND BARRICADES.

Course Marshal 1: Liz Palmer*
Course Marshal 2: Suzi Sipe*

5. Seymour Place SE and E. River Parkway

Single barricade at Seymour, a side street terminating into East River Parkway.

Course Marshal 1: Kristen Rainey
Course Marshal 2: Barbara Sampson

6. Cecil St. SE and E. River Parkway

Single barricade at Cecil (a side street terminating into East River Parkway), plus a row of cones for ambulance entrance/exit to Shriners Hospital. TEAM ORTHO CHEER ZONE NEARBY. ALMOST NO SPECTATOR TRAFFIC.

Course Marshal 1: Jeff Paurus
Course Marshal 2: Asa Morral

7. St. Anthony Ave and E. River Parkway

Single barricade on St. Anthony, a side street terminating into East River Parkway. The ALARC "Wall" and an official race clock are nearby. Mile 20 is south of St. Anthony Ave, in front of the Apartment Complex # 2101 (which is on E River Terrace), 148' past the fire hydrant on the corner of E River Pkwy & St. Anthony Ave. VERY LITTLE SPECTATOR TRAFFIC. 

Course Marshal 1: Jordan Schmidt
Course Marshal 2: Craig Wethington

8. Emerald and E. River Parkway

Single barricade at Emerald, a side street terminating into East River Parkway. Mile 4 for the TC 10 Mile is SE of Emerald St., about 60' past SE of the SE edge of the false driveway in front of house #508. 

Course Marshal 1: Lindsey Levorson
Course Marshal 2: Julio Salazar

9. Eustis St. and E. River Parkway

Two barricades on either side of island. Eustis is a side street terminating into East River Parkway. THERE WAS A ST PAUL RESERVE POLICE OFFICER HERE FOR BOTH RACES. QUESTIONABLE NEED FOR MORE THAN ONE CM.

Course Marshal 1: Pat Ostergren
Course Marshal 2: Jenny Zielke Teri ???? (last minute sub)

10. Pelham Blvd and E. River Parkway

Two barricades. Pelham is a side street terminating into East River Parkway. LOTS OF ACTIVITY AROUND HERE. WATER STOP JUST BEFORE. PRETTY GOOD SPECTATOR TRAFFIC.

Course Marshal 1: Evan Meeker
Course Marshal 2: 

11. North ramp to Miss. River N from Marshall Ave

Two barricades where north ramp from Lake/Marshall meets river road.  Be alert for possible vehicle traffic. A water stop and a medical aid station are nearby. OFFICERS AT TOP OF RAMP. 2013 AND 2014 THERE HAVE BEEN LIVE BANDS PLAYING AT BOTTOM OF RAMP. FUN SPOT, LOTS OF SPECTATORS. 

Course Marshal 1: Colleen Meeker
Course Marshal 2: Will Meeker

12. South Ramp to Miss. River N from Marshall Ave

Two barricades where south ramp from Lake/Marshall meets river road. Be alert for possible vehicle traffic. A water stop and a medical aid station are nearby. Mile 21 is south of Dayton Ave, 22' before the fire hydrant in front of house #142 (in next HCM section). LOTS OF SPECTATORS. VERY CLOSE TO THE MILE 21 MARKERS. 

Course Marshal 1: Paul Bertucci

Course Marshal 2: Jean Bertucci

14: Pre Race Meeting Point

Meet here at 6:00am prior to the race. This is the parking lot of the Town and Country Club. We will provide coffee, muffins, sandwiches, snacks, cold drinks, fruit, t-shirts, handbooks, fan guides, and last minute instructions.  The entrance to Town and Country Club parking lot is off of Otis Avenue near the intersection of Otis and Marshall.

Please enter our numbers into your cell phones. This will be the easiest and fastest way for you to contact us during the race.

Brian Meeker (952)607-8661

Ryan Carter (612)242-0741