The Marathon Blog
While Grandma’s Marathon is only one day a year, there is still plenty going on all 365 days from smaller events to planning for our favorite weekend of the year in June. Check back on the blog for stories from our Grambassadors, elite athletes, and behind-the-scenes looks from our staff.
Friday: My running partner, her fiancée, and I all made the trip from Fargo/Moorhead. We stopped in Park Rapids for …
It was 45 years ago, June 25, 1977, that the first Grandma’s Marathon was held. I had the honor of …
Mark Gudgel is a Nebraska native who has always had a passion for non-profits and philanthropic work. With the help …
Heidi and Sheila met in college in Iowa back in 1978 and would joke that they were “forced” to be …
Field trips are fun and so is running! Grandma’s Marathon and The Young Athletes Foundation had another successful Fit-n-Fun Run …
Every runner has a story. A reason that they started running, a reason why they love to run, and a …
Gearing Up for Grandma's Podcast
Listen to inspiring stories from some our elite athletes, citizen runners, volunteers, and community partners leading up to Grandma’s Marathon race weekend.
Started in 1977 with only 150 runners, Grandma’s Marathon has grown into much more than just a 26.2-mile race along the shores of Lake Superior and now represents a celebration of community like none other for the communities surrounding the small town of Duluth, MN.
Our Gearing Up for Grandma’s podcast is brought to you with the support of Essentia Health, and Grandma’s Marathon is proudly presented by Toyota,
Members Cooperative Credit Union, and ASICS.
