Grandma’s Marathon water and aid stations will be located at Miles 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25. Water and Powerade Ion4 (Mountain Berry Blast) will be provided in cups at every station.

Hiccup Earth will again be providing reusable cups for two of our Grandma's Marathon water stations, in partnership with Coca Cola. Be on the lookout for these blue, silicone cups at Miles 9 & 25. Please remember two important things --- DO NOT take the cups with you, and TOSS your used cups to the side of the road or in one of the marked collection bins.

ON-COURSE FUEL & FOOD
Anderson's Maple Syrup will provide PURE FULE (100% organic maple syrup packets) as on-course energy at Mile 17, and Super One Foods will provide fresh fruit near Miles 19 and 23.5.

Participants may pick up their race packets during the Essentia Health Fitness Expo. Extended hours for packet pickup are available on Friday night for those arriving late to Duluth.

PACKET PICKUP HOURS
Thursday, June 15, 2022 | 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday, June 16, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Click HERE for more information on the specifics of your race packet pickup.

Using official bus or train transportation is the ONLY allowable way for participants to get to the start line of Grandma’s Marathon. For the safety of our participants, volunteers, and the public, individual drop-offs at the start line are strictly prohibited.

Please click HERE for more information on available transportation to the start line and throughout race day.

The Grandma’s Marathon start line is located just south of Two Harbors, MN on Old Scenic Highway 61.  For a map and more information on the start line, including more of what to expect for participants, please click HERE.

The Grandma's Marathon finish line is located in the heart of Duluth's Canal Park and is a short walk from the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) and Bayfront Festival Park. For a map and more information on the finish line, including more of what to expect for participants, please click HERE.

You will receive an official, clear plastic gear bag at race packet pick-up. A label with your race number is provided in your race packet envelope and must be placed in the designated space on your bag.

Gear bags must be dropped in the appropriately numbered containers near the start corral entrance. You must drop your gear bag by 7:15 a.m. to avoid delays getting into the start corral. No gear bags are permitted in the start corral. Please plan to wear warm layers on race morning. Extra clothes can be discarded in the start area prior to the race – Goodwill Duluth will reuse or recycle all clothing left behind.

Participants may pick up their gear bags in the secure finish area. You may pick up your gear bag before collecting your post-race food, if desired.

IMPORTANT: Unofficial gear bags (including backpacks) are not permitted and will not be accepted. Do not leave valuables in your bag. Race officials are not responsible for any lost items. All bags are subject to inspection and should not be left unattended.

Grandma's Marathon has experienced pace teams to help keep you on track throughout your race. Pacers will be available for the following goal finish times: 3:00, 3:10, 3:20, 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:00, 4:05, 4:20, 4:35, 4:50, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00.

Participants can find their pace team leader near the sign in the start corral indicating their goal pace.

If you're unable to complete your race, there are five dropout zones located approximately at Miles 13, 16, 19, 22, and 23. There are medical personnel at each location, if needed.

Fatigue buses will depart to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) from these locations when full. Seeking aid at a medical tent does not prevent you from continuing the race. However, receiving any assistance that results in your being moved forward on the course will result in a disqualification.

Timing mats will be placed at the following checkpoints on the Grandma's Marathon racecourse: 6.2M, 13.1, 20M, and 24M.

Live runner tracking, powered by ASICS, is available through our Grandma's Marathon mobile app. The app can be downloaded anytime on Apple and Android, but live runner tracking will be available only on race day.

Most of the best - and most fun! - places to watch Grandma's Marathon come onces the participants have reached Mile 19 and the outer city limits of Duluth.

London Road, Superior Street, and Canal Park are the most convenient locations to watch the race for most people. Parking in these areas can be limited, so please plan to arrive early to allow extra walking time to your chosen viewing location.

More specific spectator information for race weekend can be found HERE.

To access the full historical results database of Grandma's Marathon as well as learn more about how to order your official race photos, please click HERE.

You can also read more about the Grandma's Marathon all-time event record holders, year-by-year winners, and age category record-holders.

For answers to some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about Grandma’s Marathon and race weekend, please click HERE.