![]() ![]() 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. The racecourse, in a wonderful combination of serenity and excitement, runs alongside the quiet and scenic shores of Lake Superior before entering the city limits of Duluth where runners are welcomed and pushed to the finish line by a boisterous and enthusiastic throng of spectators. Grandma’s is often advertised as a fast, rolling flat course. Lemon Drop Hill at mile 22 is as hilly as the course gets, and it is quite manageable. There are no big hills along the route, but plenty of gradual, rolling hill sections. Welcome to the official mobile app of Grandmas Marathon Weekend, June 16-17, 2023. Grandma’s Marathon starts at 740 feet elevation and ends at 610 feet. ![]() Widely regarded as a world class event with small town charm, our race now welcomes more than 20,000 participants each June and brings with it close to $21M of economic impact to the region. Download Grandmas Marathon and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. ![]() Started by a local group of runners in 1977, Grandma’s Marathon has grown from just 150 participants its first year to now one of the largest and best-known marathons in the United States. 2023 Grandmas Marathon Commemorative Limited Edition Full-Zip Jacket. Founding executive director Scott Keenan makes his second appearance on the podcast, this time to talk about his coming induction into the DECC Athletic Hall of Fame. Use the app for all event information, race details, course maps, timely updates and participant live tracking and notifications. Welcome to the official mobile app of Grandma's Marathon, June 16-18, 2022.
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