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 remains on a pace ahead of last year's for the 47th annual Grandma's Marathon weekend, and entry fees will now increase starting on January 1, 2023. More than 15,000 people have already signed up for one of the weekend's three races.

Entry Fees Increase on January 1 Ahead of 2023 Grandma's Marathon Weekend

Grandma s Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Registration for the 2023 Grandma's Marathon on June 17 will open on October 1.

Registration opens for Grandma's Marathon weekend October 1

Registration will open on Saturday, October 1 for the 2023 Grandma's Marathon weekend, which hosted more than 20,000 runners this past summer in reaching the organization's first total sellout since 2016. The 2023 Grandma's Marathon is scheduled for June 15-17, and registration for the weekend's races will open on a first-come, first-served basis at 7:00 p.m. CT on Saturday, October 1.

Registration Opens October 1 For 2023 Grandma's Marathon Weekend

Human Interest Story

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.

Former U.S. Olympic distance runner arrested for drunk driving in Minnesota

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

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