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Grandma s Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Entries to the 2025 Grandma's Marathon on June 21 are now sold out, the earliest in its history.

Grandma's Marathon Entries Are Sold Out

The 2025 Grandma's Marathon will be held on June 21.

Grandma's Marathon Sets Date for 2025 Races

Post-Race Review/ Results

Elisha Barno of Kenya won the 2024 Grandma's Marathon while Volha "Olga" Mazuronak won the women's race in record-setting 2:23:52.

Record-Breaking Participation, Results Highlight 48th Annual Grandma's Marathon

Elisha Barno won the 2024 Grandma's Marathon, his 6th with three on the top four finishes, in 2:10:54.

SIX-TIME CHAMP: Grandma's Marathon Hall of Famer, Elisha Barno captures his sixth crown in Duluth

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.

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