Runners racing along the Lake Superior region during Grandma's Marathon weekend
Runners racing along the Lake Superior region during Grandma's Marathon weekend

Grandma's Marathon · Road

Grandma's Marathon

Duluth, MN · Jun 19, 2027

2027 edition

Registration opens soon

Jun 19, 2027 · Closes May 1 · Entry USD 155

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Duluth, MN
Race location · Duluth, MN

Overview

Distance
Marathon
Course shape
Point-to-point

Where it gets hard

Topography is relatively favorable, but weather along Lake Superior can materially change the race experience. Small late rollers can feel much larger after 20 miles.

Editorial summary · not an official race claim and not runner consensus

Course profile

Surface
road
Net elevation change
-130 ft
Speed profile
fast

PR and qualifying

Boston qualifier
Yes

Entry and registration

Registration status
Registration opens soon
Entry type
Open entry
Registration opens
Oct 1, 2026
Registration closes
May 1, 2027
Entry price
USD 155

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