Grandma's Marathon
50 Years of Running Along the North Shore
Celebrating 50 years along Lake Superior's North Shore, from Two Harbors to Duluth.
Race links
- Registration and official site Registration page and official website
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- Listing status Verified listing
- Listing updated May 21, 2026
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Time until race day
Race date: June 20, 2026 at 7:30 AM.
Key facts
| Date | June 20, 2026 |
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| Location | Duluth, Minnesota, United States |
| Events | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K |
| Official source | Registration page and official site |
| Certified course | USATF |
| Listing status | Verified |
About
Grandma's Marathon celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, making it one of the most anticipated running events of the year. First held in 1977 with just 160 runners, the race was named after Grandma's Saloon & Deli, the only local business willing to sponsor the fledgling event with $600. The scenic point-to-point course runs along the North Shore of Lake Superior from Two Harbors to Duluth's Canal Park. The weekend also features the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the William A. Irvin 5K.
Schedule
| Start time | 7:30 AM |
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Location
| Listed location | Duluth, Minnesota, United States |
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| Venue | Canal Park |
| Address | Two Harbors to Duluth, MN |
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Course
| Surface | Road |
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| Course type | Point to point |
| Elevation gain | 85 m |
| Boston qualifier | Listed as Boston qualifier |
| Weather notes | Late June in Duluth ranges from 10 to 21 C (50 to 70 F). Cool lakeside conditions. Wind and fog off Lake Superior possible. |
Race profile
| First held | 1977 |
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| Average runners | 9,000 |
Registration
| Registration page | Registration link |
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| Price | $130 to $155 |
| Participant limit | 10,000 |
Contact
| Organizer | Grandma's Marathon |
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