Vehicles Towed From Abandoned Sears Lot After Twin Cities Marathon
Cars belonging to runners and spectators were towed from the abandoned Sears parking lot in St. Paul after the Twin Cities Marathon.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, October 7, 2026 — In St. Paul, vehicles identified as belonging to participants and observers of the Twin Cities Marathon were towed from a vacant Sears parking lot. The towing operation took place following the conclusion of the marathon event.
The abandoned Sears property, located in St. Paul, served as a parking area for some runners and spectators attending the Twin Cities Marathon. Following the race, authorities or property management initiated a towing operation, removing vehicles from the premises.
The specific number of vehicles towed was not provided. Additionally, the name of the towing company involved was not stated. Information regarding the exact time the towing began after the marathon, or whether any prior notice was given to runners and spectators about parking restrictions or potential towing at the abandoned Sears lot, was also not made available.
The Twin Cities Marathon is a major annual event in the region, drawing thousands of participants and spectators. Organizers typically provide information on designated parking areas and transportation options to manage the large influx of people. The use of an abandoned Sears parking lot for overflow parking, and the subsequent towing of vehicles, represents an unexpected outcome for those who utilized the space.
Further details concerning the authorization for towing or the process for retrieving towed vehicles were not included in the provided information. The incident highlights a common challenge during large public events in urban areas: ensuring adequate and authorized parking for attendees while managing property rights and local ordinances.
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