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Sederquist, Teschuk Win 13th Annual Minnesota Mile

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A record total of 678 participants registered for the Grandma’s Minnesota Mile, which featured men’s and women’s recreational divisions.

The North End Nightmare is a two-lap race that starts and ends near the Top Hat Tavern.

Grandma's Marathon Adds New Halloween 5k

48th Park Point 5-Miler Fast Approaching

50 Marathons By 50: Completed at Grandma's

Up North: Duluth Day Conditions Perfect for Grandma's Marathon Course Records

WDIO Grandma's Marathon Coverage

Cleaning Up Canal Park After Grandma's Marathon

Family Cheers on as Last Man Finishes Grandma's Marathon

It took over 13 hours for Bob Wolfe to finish his full Grandma's marathon Saturday. The 76-year-old's family cheered on him as he crossed the line as the last finisher.�

Race Participants Enjoy 43rd Annual Grandma's Marathon

The 43rd Annual Grandma�s Marathon kicked off to an exciting start in Two Harbors Saturday.

Grandma's Marathon Weather Headlines

Current Conditions:
Two Harbors

Current Conditions:
Canal Park

Hourly Forecast:
Saturday, June 22

Grandma's Marathon Weekend Forecast

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Susannah Scaroni set a new the Paralympic World Record in the Grandma's Marathon Wheelchair Division.

Scaroni Shatters World Record, Pike Sets New Course Record in Grandma's Wheelchair Division

In her second marathon ever, Nell Rojas took the Grandma's Marathon women's title.

Kongin, Rojas Claim First Grandma's Marathon Titles

Panuel Mkungo of Kenya repeated as the Grandma's men's half marathon champion.

Mkungo Defends Grandma's Half Marathon Title, Jermann Wins First Women's Half

James Engel of Wakefield ran in his 32nd Grandma's Marathon on Saturday, and his 200th marathon overall.

Wakefield Man Runs in His 32nd Grandma's Marathon, 200th Overall

Tollefson Defends Women's Crown, Scherber Wins Men's Title at 26th William A. Irvin 5K

Gallery: 2019 Grandma's Marathon Weekend

Race participants and spectators were checking out the latest gear in the athletic industry at the Essentia Health Fitness Expo.

Thousands Stocked Up on Latest Athletic Gear at Essentia Health Fitness Expo

Laura Pierce is running her first marathon and hoping to raise $25,000 for Can Do Canines.

Farmington Woman Doing Grandma's For Can Do Canines

Newspaper Owner Jake Benson Honored With Media Award at Grandma's

The award is given annually to a media member or group to recognize outstanding commitment to the coverage and development of Grandma’s Marathon.

Elite Athletics Optimistic For Saturday at Grandma's

An elite pack of athletes have converged on Duluth from all over the world. They include record setters, olympic hopefuls, returners and newcomers.

Over 200 elite athletes are competing in races on Saturday as part of Grandma's Marathon.

Aidan Gravelle's Grandma's Story

A 15-year-old wheelchair racer, Aidan Gravelle, is ready for his first full Grandma's. "As I start to achieve my goals, I want to help other kids achieve their goals,"

Aidan Gravelle is ready to wheel in his first Grandma's Marathon.

Why Grandma's? We ask the Runners

Every runner has a story. And there are lots of them in Duluth for this weekend

Volunteers Help Packet Pick-Up Run Smoothly

Grandma's Marathon weekend festivities have kicked off, and hundreds of runners already have bibs in hand after the first night of packet pick-up at the DECC.

Ellen Nelson and another volunteer hand out race packets.

Rudy Perpich Public Service Award Given at 14th Annual Breakfast

Two men have been awarded the Rudy Perpich Public Service Award for their volunteer efforts and dedication to Grandma's Marathon. A breakfast was held Thursday morning to honor and celebrate the two for their years of hard work.

Two men awarded Rudy Perpich Public Service Award for their volunteer efforts and dedication to Grandma's Marathon.

Preps for Grandma's at the DECC

The spaghetti noodles have been made, and the tables are set for hungry runners who want to carbo-load. Final preps took place Thursday down at the DECC for Grandma's Marathon.

Final preps were underway Thursday for all of the fun of the 2019 Grandma's Marathon.

Up North: Over 1,000 Straight Days Of Running For Duluth's Kyle Sather

The Prior Lake native lives in Duluth and is planning on running in his fifth Grandma's Marathon on Saturday.

Duluth's Kyle Sather has run on over 1,000 straight days. His streak will reach 1,013 on Saturday for the 43rd Grandma's Marathon.

Yoga for Runners Connects Body and Spirit

A collaboration between the Duluth Running Company and Runa Yoga means runners can take a yoga class designed specifically for them. Since yoga has a physical and mental side to it, they say it pairs perfectly with the mental and physical stamina needed to run long distances.

The Yoga for Runners class meets at Leif Erikson Park.

Longtime Grandma's Marathon Volunteer From Georgia Enjoys Helping with Event

A longtime Grandma's Marathon volunteer named Carolyn Mather flys to Duluth from Georgia every year to exclusively dedicate her time to helping staff prep for the race.

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Grandma's Marathon

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Grandma's Marathon Weather Headlines

Current Conditions: Two Harbors

Current Conditions: Canal Park

Hourly Forecast: Saturday, June 22

Grandma's Marathon Weekend Forecast

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Wakefield Man Runs in His 32nd Grandma's Marathon, 200th Overall execCheckDiffShort("06/22/2019 10:27 PM","minutes",12937,5399163);

Tollefson Defends Women's Crown, Scherber Wins Men's Title at 26th William A. Irvin 5K execCheckDiffShort("06/21/2019 09:26 PM","minutes",12937,5398723);

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