Grandma's Marathon

Date: Saturday, June 18, 2011
Start Time: 7:30 a.m.; Wheelchair Start - 7:25 a.m.
Location: Two Harbors to Duluth, Minnesota
Entry Fee:
- $80 from July 1 through September 30;
- $85 from October 1 through January 31;
- $90 February 1 through March 31;
- $100 April 1 through May 31.

Race Limit: 10,000 - first come/first serve.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 2011 GRANDMA'S MARATHON

NEW!
As part of our 35th anniversary celebration, all marathon participants will receive a commemorative Grandma's Marathon cinch bag and an aluminum water bottle at race packet pick-up.

Grandma's Marathon is a point-to-point course run along the beautiful north shore of Lake Superior. The 26.2-mile stretch begins on scenic Old Highway 61, just outside Two Harbors, Minnesota and finishes in Duluth's Canal Park. Enthusiastic volunteers, spectators and live entertainers line the streets to cheer runners on as they stride to the finish line.

Headphone Use

At its annual meeting in December 2008, USA Track & Field (USATF) amended rule 144.3(f) effectively lifting its previously imposed ban on headphones and other similar devices at USATF-sanctioned events. Because of this change, participants will be able to use headphones and similar devices during Grandma's Marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and William A. Irvin 5K, but they do so at their own risk.

To enjoy all that our racecourses have to offer and for the safety of all participants, Grandma's Marathon-Duluth, Inc. strongly encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of Grandma's Marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the William A. Irvin 5K.

The atmosphere along the Grandma’s Marathon courses is second to none. We believe your race experience will be greatly enhanced by having complete use of all of your senses. Running headphone-free allows opportunities to develop camaraderie with your fellow runners and to enjoy the various entertainment acts lining the course. Plus, thousands of enthusiastic volunteers and spectators will be cheering you on, helping to get you to the finish line.

Runner safety has always been, and will continue to be, a priority for all of our events. Please be mindful of the other participants and race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone.

POWERADE with ION4, the exclusive racecourse performance drink of Grandma's Marathon and the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, will be available at all aid stations. For more information about POWERADE with ION4 visit their web site: www.us.powerade.com/.

Let the members of the Clif Bar Pace Team help you cross the finish line of the marathon in under two minutes of your goal marathon time! Pacers will be available for the following goal times: 3:10, 3:20, 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 5:00 and 5:30. Sign-up at their booth at the SMDC Health System Health and Fitness Expo or on their web site. CLICK HERE for more information.