Hi! I'm Dick Beardsley and welcome to the Grandma's Marathon web site. Grandma's Marathon is more than a 26.2-mile race – it’s a celebration of running, live entertainment, fabulous food and activities for the whole family.

On top of that, this world-class event highlights the best of what Duluth, Minnesota has to offer, including breathtaking scenery, unmatched hospitality and passionate community spirit.

The 33rd annual Grandma's Marathon is on Saturday, June 20, 2009, and believe me when I say this is a weekend festival that you and your family don’t want to miss! I will be there and I hope you will too!

To learn more about Dick, click here.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, June 18, 2009
Duluth Clinic Sports Medicine Health & Fitness Expo - DECC Arena: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Race Packet Pick-up - Paulucci Hall, DECC: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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Friday, June 19, 2009
Duluth Clinic Sports Medicine Health & Fitness Expo - DECC Arena: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Race Packet Pick-up - Paulucci Hall, DECC: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Guest Speakers - Free: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.

Bus Tour of Racecourse, $5 - Leaving from the DECC: noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Whipper Snapper Races - Free race for kids 14 & under. Bayfront Festival Park: Registration at noon, races at 2 p.m.

William A. Irvin 5K - DECC: 6 p.m.

Michelina's Spaghetti Dinner - Pioneer Hall, DECC: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Live Entertainment - Big Top Tent (Canal Park) 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
$8 cover/must be at least 21

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Saturday, June 20, 2009
Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon: 6:30 a.m.

Grandma’s Marathon: 7:30 a.m.

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Live Entertainment - Big Top Tent (Canal Park) 11:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
All Ages Welcome! Free and open to the public

Awards Ceremony - DECC (Lake Superior Ballroom, entrance B): 3:30 p.m.

Live Entertainment - Big Top Tent (Canal Park) 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
$8 cover/must be at least 21

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