Course
Point-to-point road marathon along the north shore of Lake Superior, finishing in Duluth, Minnesota. The course is known as relatively flat and fast, with large spectator crowds on race day. The weekend also features the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the William A. Irvin 5K.
Key dates
- ✓Entries openedThu 1 Oct 2026
- ·EntriesSold out
- ★Race daySat 19 Jun 2027
About
Featuring a relatively flat and fast course along the shores of Lake Superior, Grandma's Marathon also famously offers enthusiastic and empowering support given by tens of thousands of spectators throughout race day. Each year, runners from all over the world flock to northeastern Minnesota for this world class event with small town charm.
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Juneteenth Fun Run
Through Theodore Wirth Park with the Loppet Foundation
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Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
Point-to-point along Lake Superior into historic Duluth
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Mountain Lake Pow Wow Road Race
53rd annual small-town Minnesota tradition
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St James Rail Run
Run/walk during St. James' Railroad Days festival
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