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Grandma's Marathon

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

06/19/2019 10:59 PM

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

The Yoga for Runners class meets at Leif Erikson Park.

Yoga for Runners Connects Body and Spirit

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

Injury to Prevent U.S. Distance Runner Jordan Hasay From Running in Grandma's Half

Minnetonka Man Begins Running at 63; to Run Second Grandma's Marathon

WDIO Grandma's Marathon Coverage

Over 200 Elite Athletes to Compete in Grandma's Races Saturday

The 43rd Grandma's Marathon and 29th Garry Bjorklund Half Marathons are both on Saturday.

Conway Carries On: Deceased Runner Receives Ambassador Award

Dan Conway passed away in May 2018 from pancreatic cancer.

Nowak, Naslund To Continue 'Iron' Grandma's Streak

Jim Nowak wore this shirt in 2018 ahead of the 42nd Grandma's Marathon. He and John Naslund will run in their 43rd Grandma's Marathon Saturday. They are the 'Iron Two,' having run in every Grandma's Marathon.

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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Last Week Before Grandma's Marathon for Runners

This is the last week runners prepare for Grandma's Marathon. Months of training go into preparing for race day so taking it a little easier on the last week before the marathon is what experts say is key to be in the best shape and avoiding injury.

Grandma's Marathon Offering Bike Valet Service

Grandma's Marathon is offering complimentary bicycle valet services for attendees and guests as an environmentally friendly alternative.

U.S. Distance Runner Jordan Hasay Among Elites That Will Compete in Grandma's Races

The California native finished third in the Boston Marathon in April. She will run in the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon.

Wendy Cregg: First Female Champion of Grandma's

"I wasn't out to win. I just wanted to finish. That was my goal." The first female champion of Grandma's Marathon, Wendy Cregg, is receiving the Founder's Award this year.

Minnesota Championship Runner Gabriele Grunewald Dies at 32

Minnesota championship runner Gabriele Grunewald died at the age of 32 Tuesday, according to her husband, Justin Grunewald. Gabe, as she was known to many, won a Minnesota Mile title in Duluth back in 2013.

The Grandma's Marathon Shoe Drive is Underway

Shoes will be collected at Toyota dealerships in Duluth, Superior, Virginia, and Ashland during business hours until June 24th, the end of Grandma's Marathon weekend. All shoes collected will go to the Goodwill of Duluth.

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Grandma's Marathon

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

Yoga for Runners Connects Body and Spirit

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

Injury to Prevent U.S. Distance Runner Jordan Hasay From Running in Grandma's Half

Minnetonka Man Begins Running at 63; to Run Second Grandma's Marathon

Over 200 Elite Athletes to Compete in Grandma's Races Saturday

Conway Carries On: Deceased Runner Receives Ambassador Award

Nowak, Naslund To Continue 'Iron' Grandma's Streak

Grandma's Marathon Weather Headlines

Current Conditions:
Two Harbors

Current Conditions:
Canal Park

Hourly Forecast:
Saturday, June 22

Grandma's Marathon Weekend Forecast

Last Week Before Grandma's Marathon for Runners

Grandma's Marathon Offering Bike Valet Service

U.S. Distance Runner Jordan Hasay Among Elites That Will Compete in Grandma's Races

Wendy Cregg: First Female Champion of Grandma's

Minnesota Championship Runner Gabriele Grunewald Dies at 32

The Grandma's Marathon Shoe Drive is Underway

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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

Most Read Stories

Just Posted

Yoga for Runners Connects Body and Spirit

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

Injury to Prevent U.S. Distance Runner Jordan Hasay From Running in Grandma's Half

Minnetonka Man Begins Running at 63; to Run Second Grandma's Marathon

Over 200 Elite Athletes to Compete in Grandma's Races Saturday

Conway Carries On: Deceased Runner Receives Ambassador Award

Nowak, Naslund To Continue 'Iron' Grandma's Streak

Current Conditions:
Two Harbors

Current Conditions:
Canal Park

Hourly Forecast:
Saturday, June 22