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News From: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
 Grandma's Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Preparing for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon (WDIO.com)
PR and marketing manager Zach Schneider talked about a new group training program, among other preparations, for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on June 22.
 
News From: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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   Still ways to race 6 months out from Grandma's Marathon (WDIO)
Registration for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on June 22 is likely so sell out by end of January, the earliest on record.
 
News From: Monday, November 13, 2023
 Grandma's Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Schmidt named Grandma's Marathon board chair (BusinessNorth)
Kristi Schmidt, a former staff member at Grandma's Marathon, is named as the new board chair of the event.
 
News From: Monday, October 2, 2023
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   Grandma's Marathon races post record registration of almost 10,000 on first day (StarTribune)
Initial registration for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon reached record high.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
 Grandma's Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   After almost four decades, Linda Hanson retires from Grandma's Marathon (WDIO.com)
Finance & Operations Director Linda Hanson has retired from Grandma's Marathon after four decades with the organization.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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   Registration for 2024 Grandma's Marathon opens October 1 (Northern News Now)
Registration for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on June 22 opens October 1.
 
News From: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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   Grandma's Marathon receives award for safety precautions during 2021 event (Northern News Now)
Grandma's Marathon received the 2023 Facility of Merit Award for its enhanced safety measures during the return to an in-person event amid the pandemic in 2021.
 
News From: Monday, June 19, 2023
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Elish Barno sets record with fifth Grandma's Marathon win (Athletics News)
Kenya's Elisha Barno won the 2023 Grandma's Marathon in 2:09.14, his fifth win in the race.
 
   Riley Pathman and Sean McQuaid Shatter Guinness World Record at Grandma's Marathon (Fox 21 Local News)
Riley Pathman and Sean McQuaid Shatter crossed the finish line in 2:35:26, now the fastest marathon time pushing a wheelchair.
 
   2023 Grandma's Marathon In Pictures (Fox 21 Local News)
A gallery of photos/videos taken during the 2023 Grandma's Marathon on Saturday, June 17.
 
   Grandma's gives back: Area businesses feel race's economic impact (WDIO.com)
Grandma's Marathon produces an economic impact for businesses of $20 million every year.
 
News From: Saturday, June 17, 2023
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   Five-Time Champ: Elisha Barno becomes winningest men's runner in Grandma's Marathon history behind PR (Northern News Now)
Kenya's Elisha Barno won the 2023 Grandma's Marathon in 2:09:14.
 
News From: Friday, June 16, 2023
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   Grandma's Marathon prepares for toxic air (StarTribune)
Organizers of the 2023 Grandma's Marathon are preparing to help runners in case of an air-quality alert, as rare cancellation except during COVID, has never happened.
 
   As air clears, thousands of runners head to Duluth for Grandma's Marathon (MPR News)
Defending champion Dominic Ondoro, who also won the Houston Marathon in January, and Dakotah Lindwurm, two-time champion, lead the elite field.
 
News From: Thursday, June 15, 2023
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   Grandma's Marathon: Meet Dick Beardsley (WDIO.com)
Legendary Dick Beardsley, two-time winner of the Grandma's Marathon, will join WDIO 2023 Grandma's Marathon broadcast team.
 
News From: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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   Grandma's Finish Line Coordinator Talks Marathon Health, Safety (Fox 21 Local New)
Last minute preparations for the safety of runners are moving full speed ahead of the 2023 Grandma's Marathon this Saturday.
 
News From: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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   Pumped to be a pace runner: David Hyopponen is ready for Grandmas Marathon (WDIO.com)
Being a pacer is one of the hardest volunteer opportunities in the Grandma's Marathon, as David Hyopponen explains.
 
News From: Monday, June 12, 2023
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   Duluth businesses' preparations for Grandma's Marathon runners (WDIO.com)
How restaurants, hotels and other businesses are coping with providing rooms and services to more than 20,000 runners, their families and other spectators at the 2023 Grandma's Marathon on Saturday, June 17.
 
   Ondoro & Lindwurm Headline Returners for 2023 Grandma's Marathon (Fox 21 Local News)
Defending champions Dominic Ondoro and Dakotah Lindwurm lead elite runners in the 2023 Grandma's Marathon on Saturday, June 17.
 
News From: Sunday, June 11, 2023
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   It's Grandma's Marathon Week In Duluth (Fox 21 Local News)
The 2023 Grandma's Marathon will be held this SAturday, June 17.
 
News From: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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   Goman, Tusken receive 2023 Rudy Perpich Public Service Award from Grandma's Marathon (Northern News Now)
Pete Goman and Mike Tusken receive the award for their law enforcement service to Grandma's Marathon throughout the years.
 
News From: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Grandma's Marathon Less Than A Month Away (Fox 21)
The 2023 Grandma's Marathon will be held on June 17, with more than 20,000 runners.
 
News From: Friday, April 7, 2023
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   Safety and security top priority ahead of 2023 Grandmas Marathon (WDIO.com)
Representatives from state and local agencies gathered together to prepare the safety and security of the 2023 Grandma's Marathon on June 17.
 
News From: Thursday, March 23, 2023
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   2023 Grandma's Marathon is full, marking one of the fastest sellouts on record By WDIO (WDIO.com)
Registration for the 2023 Grandma's Marathon on June 17 is now sold out.
 
News From: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Two Time Grandma's Marathon Champion Dick Beardsley Reflects on Marathon Experience (Fox 21)
Dick Beardsley reflects on his Grandma's Marathon experience during the kick off event for the June 17 race.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Registration opens for Grandma's Marathon weekend October 1 (WDIO.com)
Registration for the 2023 Grandma's Marathon on June 17 will open on October 1.
 
News From: Thursday, August 11, 2022
 Grandma's Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Former U.S. Olympic distance runner arrested for drunk driving in Minnesota (Canadian Running)
Garry Bjorklund, who won the inaugural Grandma's Marathon in 1977 and with the half marathon now named after him, was charged with DUI after crashing into another vehicle on August 8.
 
News From: Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Lindwurm wins repeat Grandma's Marathon title (ABC Newspapers)
Dakotah Lindwurm talked about her second win at the 2022 Grandma's Marathon in June.
 
News From: Thursday, June 23, 2022
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   Weber State notebook: Sellers qualifies for Olympic Trials (Standard-Examiner)
Sarah Callister Sellers, who finsihed second in the 2018 Boston Marathon, qualified for the next U.S. Olympic Team Trials by running a 2:25:43 in the 2022 Grandma's Marathon, placing second.
 
News From: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Hiccup Helps Grandma's Marathon Reach Sustainability Goal with Reusable Cups (Fox 21)
A company called Hiccup provided the 2022 Grandma's Marathon with 26,000 silicone cups that are later sanitized and reused in other races.
 
News From: Monday, June 20, 2022
 Grandma's Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Branna MacDougall runs a five-minute PB at Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minn. (Canadian Running)
Branna MacDougall who placed 5th at the 2022 Grandma's Marathon, is the seventh-fastest ever among Canadian woman, a feat at her age.
 
News From: Sunday, June 19, 2022
 Grandma's Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Grandma's Marathon winners praise world class event put on by the city of Duluth (WDIO.com)
Marathon winners Dakotah Lindwurm and Dominic Ondoro, among other runners, sing praises to the 2022 Grandma's Marathon event.
 
News From: Saturday, June 18, 2022
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Eagan's Dakotah Lindwurm wins Grandma's Marathon again, and even faster this time (StarTribune)
Dominic Ondoro won the 2022 Grandma's Marathon in 2:09:34 while Dakotah Lindwurm won the women's race in 2:25:01.
 
News From: Wednesday, June 15, 2022
 Grandma's Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Final Preparations begin for Grandma's Marathon (Fox 21)
The 2022 Grandma's Marathon on Saturday, June 18, resumes its normal capacity and expects to bring in nearly $21 million of economic impact.
 
News From: Tuesday, June 14, 2022
 Grandma's Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   History of Grandma's Marathon (Fox 21)
Grandma's Marathon which started with 150 runners in 1977, has now grown to over 20,000 participants.
 
   Olympic hopeful O'Brien battles through anemia in this year's Grandma's Marathon (WDIO.com)
Austin O'Brien will run the 2022 Grandma's Marathon despite battle with anemia.
 
News From: Monday, June 13, 2022
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   A big weekend ahead for a full capacity Grandma's Marathon (WDIO.com)
The 2022 Grandma's Marathon on June 18 is back to full capacity.
 
News From: Monday, May 30, 2022
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Grandma's Marathon Weekend Sells Out For First Time Since 2016 (Fox 21)
20,000 runners signed up to participate in the 2022 Grandma's Marathon which has sold out all its three races.
 
News From: Wednesday, May 11, 2022
 Grandma's Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   46th Grandma's Marathon Surpasses 20,000 Racers (Fox 21)
The 2022 Grandma's Marathon on June 18 has now more than 20,000 registrants.
 
News From: Sunday, April 10, 2022
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Racers Ready: Preparing for Grandma's Marathon (KBJR6.com)
Race organizers hosted Gearing Up for Grandma's to prepare participants for the event on June 18.
 
News From: Tuesday, February 15, 2022
 Grandma's Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Grandma's Marathon Registration Seeing Record Pace (Fox 21)
The 2022 Grandma's Marathon has a record pace of registrations - it will take a shorter time to get all slots filled.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 28, 2021
 Grandma's Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Registration for 2022 Grandma's Marathon Opens Friday (WJON)
Registration for the 2022 Grandma's Marathon on June 18 opens Friday, October 1.
 
News From: Wednesday, July 7, 2021
 Grandma's Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Eagan resident top female at Grandma's Marathon (Sun This Week)
Dakotah Lindwurm talked about how she ended up the women's race winner of the 2021 Grandma's Marathon.
 
News From: Wednesday, June 23, 2021
 Grandma's Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Milton Rotich soaks in his Grandma's Marathon win (KBJR6.com)
Milton Rotich talked about his 2021 Grandma's Marathon win.
 
News From: Sunday, June 20, 2021
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Police say there were no major incidents at this year's Grandma's Marathon (WDIO ABC)
The police are happy to report that this year's Grandma's Marathon had no major incidents and one of the more uneventful ones in the past 20 years.
 
News From: Saturday, June 19, 2021
 Grandma's Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Grandma's Marathon: Minnesotan Dakotah Lindwurm wins 2021 women's marathon (KBJR6.com)
Dakotah Lindwurm won the women's race of the 2021 Grandma's Marathon in 2:34:02.
 
   Grandma's Marathon: Milton Rotich wins 2021 men's marathon (KBJR6.com)
Milton Rotich won the 2021 Grandma's Marathon in 2:13:04.
 
News From: Friday, June 18, 2021
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Video Archive: Grandma's Marathon of 1979 (perfectduluthday.com)
A look in the past: footages of the third 1979 Grandma's Marathon.
 
News From: Thursday, June 17, 2021
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Grandma's Marathon to be the first major race since the COVID pandemic began (KARE 11)
The 2021 Grandma's Marathon on June 19 heralds the start of major races since the pandemic.
 
News From: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
 Grandma's Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Businesses Preparing Days in Advance for Grandma's Marathon (Fox 21)
Local businesses are preparing for the influx of runners and spectators for the 2021 Grandma's Marathon.
 

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