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Grandma's Marathon

Duluth, MN, USAJune 22, 2024
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Grandma's Marathon is an annual road race held each June in Duluth, Minnesota, in the United States. The course runs point-to-point from the city of Two Harbors on Scenic Route 61 and continues along Lake Superior into the city of Duluth. The finish is located in Canal Park, near Grandma's Restaurant, which is next to the highly visible Aerial Lift Bridge. Wikipedia

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FAQ

When is the 2024 Grandma's Marathon?

The 2024 Grandma's Marathon will be held on Saturday June 22, 2024.

Is the Grandma's Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?

Yes, the Grandma's Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Grandma's Marathon?

The time limit for the Grandma's Marathon is 7 hours.

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Saturday morning in Two Harbors, the horn blew on the 48th annual Grandma's Marathon. Runners took off in a record field of 7,525 finishers.

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DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday’s rain failed to put a damper on the excitement surrounding the 48th annual Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. For a record sixth time in the history of Grandma’s Marathon, Elisha Barno of Kenya crossed the finish line a winner. “I’m very happy, like I’ve done something very important in my life,” Barno said after the race. The 39-year-old...

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Elisha Barno and Volha “Olga” Mazuronak are certainly on different ends of the experience level when it comes to Grandma’s Marathon – one entered as the winningest runner in the event’s history, and one was making a first-time appearance in Duluth.

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Despite the rain and the cold wind, spectators from all over the northland and beyond cheer on Grandma's Marathon runners.

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Grandmas Marathon officials announced on Saturday morning that the race would go on as planned, as the threat for severe weather diminished.

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Wheelers are opting out of this year's Grandma's Marathon including past winners like Aaron Pike, Jenna Fesemyer and Susannah Scaroni.

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The weekend’s biggest storyline may well be in the half marathon, as Minnesotan and 2024 US Olympian Dakotah Lindwurm will be back to Duluth for a tune-up race ahead of the Olympic Marathon this August in Paris.

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DULUTH, Minn. - Grandma's Marathon 2024 is sold out, after the last remaining spots in the full marathon were ...

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Runners were anxious to sign up for Grandma's Marathon, especially since the Twin Cities Marathon was canceled the day before the race.

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The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon reached capacity in 39 days last year. Grandma's Marathon, William A. Irvin 5K races were full by spring.

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Historical Weather

RunScore
Run Score: 7
Temp
66°F
Min/Max
58°/67°F
Dew
52°F
Days of Rain
7/24
Wind
10mph
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YearConditionsLow / HighRainRunScoreResults
2023
clear-day
58°/ 69°-
Run Score: 8
2022
clear-day
53°/ 56°-
Run Score: 8
2021
clear-day
66°/ 81°-
Run Score: 6
2020
clear-day
64°/ 79°-
Run Score: 8
2019
clear-day
52°/ 61°-
Run Score: 8
2018
cloudy
53°/ 58°-
Run Score: 9
2017
cloudy
62°/ 74°-
Run Score: 8
2016
clear-day
68°/ 76°-
Run Score: 8
2015
rain
56°/ 60°Light
Run Score: 7
2014
cloudy
48°/ 58°-
Run Score: 9
2013
cloudy
51°/ 54°Light
Run Score: 8
2012
clear-day
57°/ 64°Light
Run Score: 8
2011
cloudy
50°/ 56°-
Run Score: 7
2010
cloudy
63°/ 69°-
Run Score: 7
2009
clear-day
70°/ 83°-
Run Score: 8
2008
clear-day
63°/ 74°Light
Run Score: 7
2007
clear-day
68°/ 78°-
Run Score: 8
2006
clear-day
70°/ 79°-
Run Score: 8
2005
clear-day
55°/ 64°-
Run Score: 9
2004
clear-day
52°/ 68°-
Run Score: 7
2003
clear-day
55°/ 72°-
Run Score: 9
2002
cloudy
49°/ 56°Light
Run Score: 8
2001
clear-day
57°/ 70°Light
Run Score: 7
2000
cloudy
46°/ 48°Light
Run Score: 5