Grandma's Marathon

Grandma’s Marathon is an annual event in June, which actually consists of three different race events. The William A. Irvin 5K, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, and Grandma’s Marathon. The radio stations of Townsquare Media are the proud radio partners of Grandma’s Marathon, and excitedly offer annual coverage of these events.

First Person View of Grandma’s Marathon From An Average Runner [VIDEO]

I've been volunteering and working with Grandma's Marathon for the last decade, but I've never ran it. I thought I had a good idea of what the race would be like from a runner's point of view, but I still learned a bit from this guy's video on YouTube from the 2017 Grandma's Marathon...

Ken Hayes

Grandma’s Marathon Increases Security for 2018

Since 2013, Grandma's Marathon has more than doubled their security protocols and they will continue to increase security for the 2018 races.

David Drew

Grandma's Marathon Announces 2019 Registration Dates

Although we have yet to experience 2018 Grandma's Marathon weekend, registration dates were released today for the 2019 races.

David Drew

Grandma's Marathon Shoe Drive Is Underway

Grandma's Marathon, along with their presenting sponsor Toyota, have launched a shoe drive, which will continue through marathon weekend June 14 - June 16.

David Drew

First Look: Grandma's Marathon Week Could Be On The Warm Side

Trends are suggesting spectators may be happy with the 2018 Grandma's Marathon weather forecast, but runners might not be as excited.

Nick Cooper

Grandma's Marathon Runners Car Now At Miller Hill Mall

If you're running Grandma's Marathon or the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, look for your name on the Grandma's Runners Toyota, now on display at the Miller Hill Mall.

David Drew

Grandma's Marathon Runners to Face Rerouted Race Course

The Superior Street construction project is causing a temporarily modified race course for runners of Grandma's Marathon and the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon.

David Drew

Minnesota Slip Seawall Project Resumes with End Date In Sight

If you've driven near where the William A. Irvin is normally docked or behind the DECC, then you know it's slow going due to the once stalled Minnesota Slip Seawall Project. Good news arrived recently that the project has resumed and an end date is in sight.

David Drew

Grandma's Marathon Working To Become Zero Waste Event

Marathons, and related races, can be messy affairs. Runners bring extra clothes that are discarded along the course, cups of water are tossed to the ground and food wrappers abound. Grandma's Marathon recognizes this and is working towards becoming a zero waste event.

David Drew

As More Runners Take to Northland Roads, Drivers Must Put Phones Away

Fitger's 5K was Saturday and for many Northland runners, that is a catalyst to kick their training into high gear for Grandma's Marathon races and more. As more runners and people in general take to the streets, drivers must be more diligent about not texting while driving.

David Drew

Grandma’s Marathon Renews HOKA ONE ONE® As Official Shoe

Grandma’s Marathon Duluth, Inc. announced the renewal of HOKA ONE ONE® as the official and exclusive shoe of Grandma’s Marathon with a two-year partnership extension.

Chris Allen

Gearing Up For Grandmas Set For Saturday at Essentia Health

Grandma's Marathon weekend is coming up June 15 - June 16 and the upcoming Gearing Up For Grandma's pre-race seminar will help kick training into full gear.

David Drew