The spark of life happens
in Minneapolis, October 4 - 6, 2013
Applications for the 2013 Global Heroes program
are now closed. Thank you for applying!
If you are interested in the 2014 program, please sign up to be notified when applications are reopened next year.
Watch the Medtronic 2012 Global Heroes
What it Means to be a Global Hero
Running long distances was never meant to be easy. It becomes even harder when the body becomes a barrier. For runners diagnosed with medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, spinal disorders, chronic pain or neurological disorders, that is the reality. Yet the passion for running remains.
A cooperative effort between Twin Cities in Motion and Medtronic, Global Heroes® is a first-of-its-kind program that brings runners from around the world who benefit from medical technology to Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota to run in Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon events.