The Twin Cities Twilight Relays has announced its partner roster for the second annual event, which is scheduled to take place on the evening of July 17, 2026, in Minneapolis, MN.
Organised by Endurance Sports Consultancy (ESC), the summer evening relay festival has secured the return of several key sponsors that supported the inaugural race in the 2025 season. Returning major partners include Athletic Brewing, which serves as the Official Non-Alcoholic Beer and will provide a complimentary beverage to all participants.
Nuun Hydration also returns as the Supporting Hydration Partner, supplying Nuun Sport within the event’s Runner Refuelling Zone. The Minneapolis Parks Foundation continues its role as the Official Non-profit Partner, with the event donating a portion of every entry fee to the organisation.
Eli Asch, Relay Director at Endurance Sports Consultancy, said “Last year’s inaugural event was a huge success, and we’re excited to build on that success in year two with more partners helping us throw the Twin Cities’ biggest summer running party! These returning partners saw our vision for and were key parts of the success of our inaugural event, and we’re glad they’re back.”
The event also retains the support of several local run specialty stores. Returning as Supporting Packet Pick-up Partners are Fit 1st Running, Gear Running Store, Twin Cities Running Company, and Mill City Running. These retailers will host packet pick-up sessions during the race week.
New partners joining the 2026 edition include Tempo Physical Therapy & Running Performance and Skadi Sports Psychology, which will provide programming in a new Runner Recovery & Wellness Zone. Fleet Feet Minneapolis has also joined the group of local run specialty partners.
Additional organisations supporting the relay festival include Ackerberg, which provides participant parking, and the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, which will manage the bike valet area. Mile in My Shoes also joins as a non-profit partner, providing volunteer support for the evening.
Based in Minneapolis, MN, Endurance Sports Consultancy (ESC) is an endurance sports event production and consulting firm. The Twin Cities Twilight Relays is the firm’s first owned event, designed as a unique summer evening format for the local running community.
www.TwinCitiesTwilightRelays.com
