Grandma's Marathon

June 21, 2025

Start Time : 7:45 a.m., Wheelchair Start : 7:35 a.m.
Number of Places : 9,000

The Grandma's Marathon was first run in 1977, with only 150 people taking part. It is now a popular race with 20,000 participants. Other races are also taking place as part of the same race weekend such as the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon.

Grandma's Marathon Route
The course is point-to-point, running along the impressive north shore of Lake Superior.

The race starts on Old Highway 61, near Two Harbors, Minnesota and finishes in Duluth's Canal Park near Grandma's Restaurant. Runners are supported all along the route by enthusiastic volunteers, spectators and live entertainment, cheering runners on their way to the finish line.

Grandma's Marathon Entry
* Entry Fee : $130 (until Oct 15), $140 (until Dec 31), $150 (until Mar 31), $160 (until Jun 1)
* Registration Deadline : June 1

Contact Details
Contact : Greg Haapala, Race Director
Address : P.O. Box 16234, Duluth, MN 55816
Tel. : 218-727-0947
Fax. : 218-727-7932
Email : grandmas@grandmasmarathon.com
Website : https://grandmasmarathon.com