Will a Kenyan win the Grandma's Marathon men's race for an eighth consecutive year, or can an American cross the finish line first at the 46th running on Saturday in Duluth.

During the race, Grandma’s Marathon runners felt the love and support from the Northland. Running over 26 miles is easier said that done, but with cheers from friends, family or other spectators ...

Since a virtual participation year in 2020, Grandma's Marathon entry numbers have risen to a record 9,993 in 2024. It was the 10th-largest U.S. marathon in 2023 with 6,690 finishers.

Jun. 18—As the only two people to have started and finished every single Grandma's Marathon since the first in 1977, Jim Nowak and John Naslund have seen it all over the 1,152 miles they've ...

Leah Hulst, portraying 'Grandma' Rosa Brochi, greets Dakotah Lindwurm of Eagan, Minnesota, at the finish line of Grandma's Marathon on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Duluth. Lindwurm was the women's ...

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You could say Larry Burton has done a lot of running in his life. The 65-year-old from Martinton in Iroquois County started ...

Grandma’s organizers hope to decide whether the in-person race will be held as far in advance as possible so runners can adjust training and travel plans. Last year, the race was 100% virtual.

I was reminded last weekend that whether temps are high or low, Grandma’s Marathon ranks among the best 26.2-milers anywhere. In “The Ultimate Guide to Marathons,” a book by Dennis Craythorn ...

Grandma’s Marathon had an entry fee of $85. The marathon, operating on a $2.2 million budget, projected 2009 revenue of $748,000 from entry fees.

Events include Grandma’s Marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the William A. Irvin 5K. The events will not be rescheduled, said Shane Bauer, executive director of Grandma’s Marathon.

Since a virtual participation year in 2020, Grandma's Marathon entry numbers have risen to a record 9,993 in 2024. It was the 10th-largest U.S. marathon in 2023 with 6,690 finishers.