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May 17

“Grandma’s is my goal race—everything I’m doing is building toward this moment.”

Meet Jaxon McDonald, a college student, content creator, and competitive runner with a big dream: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. After running his first marathon in November and recently breaking the sub-3 hour barrier at Mesa (2:58:48!), he’s now set his sights on Duluth this June.

Running isn’t just a sport for Jaxon—it’s a way of life.

“It’s brought me discipline, confidence, and a deep sense of fulfillment.”

He’s been documenting the highs and lows of his training on Instagram and TikTok in a series called Road to Boston, sharing what it’s like to chase a dream while juggling college, internships, and everything in between.

This will be his first time running Grandma’s Marathon, and he’s all in.

“The energy, the community, the legacy—I can’t wait to experience it all firsthand.”

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May 16

One has been a fixture in the winner's circle, the other a constant from high atop the finish line.

Susannah Scaroni is 4-time wheelchair champion and holds the all-time event record of 1:27:31, which would have been a world record had the Grandma's Marathon course been eligible.

Peter Graves, meanwhile, has been the "voice of the race" since 1979. You'll hear him again next month ringing out congratulations and encouragement as participants cross the finish line.

It's one special day for two Grandma's Marathon giants. Happy birthday to you both, Susannah & Peter! ❤️

#gmas25 #grandmasmarathon #visitduluth #loveitlikewedo #destinationduluth #befromduluth #exploremn #perfectduluthday #run #runners #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #fitness #runhappy

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