2024 Grandma's Marathon Weekend Races

🏃‍♂️ Grandma's Marathon Weekend Races

Race Date: June 21, 2024
Location: 351 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN
Website: https://grandmasmarathon.com/

🎽 About Grandma's Marathon

• History: Started in 1977 by a local group of runners
• Growth: From 150 participants to over 20,000 now
• Recognition: Widely regarded as a world-class event with small town charm
• Impact: Brings close to $21M of economic impact to the region

🌊 Racecourse Description

• Scenery: Runs alongside the quiet and scenic shores of Lake Superior
• Excitement: Enters the city limits of Duluth for an energetic finish
• Support: Runners cheered on by enthusiastic spectators
• Ambiance: A wonderful combination of serenity and excitement

☀️ Community Event

• Annual Tradition: Largest community event each year
• Kickoff to Summer: Unofficial start to summer in Duluth
• Welcoming: Open to participants from around the world
• Introduction: Showcasing northern Minnesota's way of life