Grandma's Marathon runs along the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. The terrain consists of some gently rolling hills, the weather is usually ideal for marathoning and the course is very scenic.

Registration for the 44th annual Grandma's Marathon Weekend, which includes Grandma's Marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the William A. Irvin 5K, will open at 7 p.m. CT on October 1, 2019.

Grandma's Marathon Registration Opens October 1

Grandma s Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Boniface Kongin, who started simply as bib "7110", clinched the 2019 Grandma's Marathon in 2:11:56.

Grandma's Marathon: Kongin makes a name for himself

Boniface Kongin won the 2019 Grandma's Marathon in 2:11:56 while Nell Rojas won the women's race in 2:28:06.

Grandma's Marathon winners from Kenya and Boulder

Kenya's Boniface Kongin claimed victory in the 43rd annual Grandma's Marathon. Kongin finished the course with a time of 2:12:01. In the women's division, American, Nell Rojas, claimed the women's championship title with a time of 2:28:09.

Scaroni Shatters Paralympic World Record at Grandma's Marathon; Kongin, Rojas Claim Victories in the Open Division

Great Experience - Great Town - Great Course

Great, great race  even for back of the packers

As anticipated, *VER* well organized race

Best expo, sneaky hills, start area chaos

The great reputation of this race is well deserved

Race great for the runners, expo too crowded

The best, but coldest summer race I've done.

The whole town embraces this race - love it!

Spectacular course, well organized, fun run!

Grandma's was perfect despite the weather

Only take the train if you want to hop off and run

Downhill + fast with fun finish through downtown.

Beautiful Course, Warm, Congested At Times

Wow! Exceeded my expectations and then some

Not the marathon expereince I was hoping for...

No support at finish line for slower runners

If you love sun and warmth, this wasn't the year!

Need a marathon in June that is colder than 50?

Terrific marathon; I'll keep coming back!

Minnesota Nice; Very Enjoyable Race Experience!

Beginning great.  Ending... not so great.

Grandma's Marathon

Marathon Results