The course is one of the most scenic in the country, starting just south of Two Harbors, MN and running along the beautiful shores of Lake Superior before finishing in Canal Park, the heart of Duluth, MN. Named in 2021 as the state’s best annual sporting event by more than 525,000 “Minnesota’s Best” voters, Grandma’s Marathon has become the unofficial “kickoff to summer” event in the region. Now much bigger than just a 26.2-mile road race, Grandma’s Marathon is now a “can’t miss” weekend that brings together runners of all calibers and from all over the world for a yearly celebration of the human spirit. So get ready to once again tie up your laces for another year of memories, miles, and human might.Since our inaugural race in 1977, Grandma’s Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most popular marathons in the United States.
Since our inaugural race in 1977, Grandma’s Marathon has grown into something much bigger than just a 26.2-mile race along the scenic North Shore of Minnesota. The opening salvo to race day, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon is now arguably the most popular event on Grandma’s Marathon weekend. This 3.1-mile race on Friday evening starts and finishes near the historic William A. The kickoff event to Grandma’s Marathon weekend since its start in 1994, is the William A Irvin 5K.
It’s a time that our city and community throws open its doors to welcome participants from all over the world and introduce them to our race and way of life in northern Minnesota. In what’s become the largest community event of each calendar year, Grandma’s Marathon weekend has now become the unofficial kickoff to summer in Duluth and the surrounding region.
Use the app to track your favorite runners in the Marathon and Half Marathon and for all event details, race information, course maps and key updates to keep you informed for the 2023 Grandma's Marathon weekend! Welcome to the official mobile app of Grandma's Marathon Weekend, June 16-17, 2023.
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