THE FINAL DESTINATION
Nestled on the streets of Canal Park, one of Duluth’s most popular summer neighborhoods, the Grandma’s Marathon finish line always provides one of the most intimate and emotional areas for both participants and spectators on race day.
Located in front of the original Grandma’s Restaurant and just a half-mile from the post-race celebration at Bayfront Festival Park, the finish line is a central hub of activity and celebration on race weekend.
FINISH LINE
11 E. Buchanan Street
Duluth, MN 55802
ESTIMATED CHAMPION FINISH TIMES
(based on current event records)
GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON
Men: 7:00 a.m.
Women: 7:10 a.m.
Non-Binary: 7:10 a.m.
GRANDMA’S MARATHON WHEELCHAIR
Men: 9:00 a.m.
Women: 9:05 a.m.
Non-Binary: n/a
GRANDMA’S MARATHON
Men: 9:50 a.m.
Women: 10:10 a.m.
Non-Binary: 10:30 a.m.
For a list of full estimated finish times, based on time per mile, please click HERE.
FINISH LINE
11 E. Buchanan Street
Duluth, MN 55802
ESTIMATED CHAMPION FINISH TIMES
(based on current event records)
GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON
Men: 7:00 a.m.
Women: 7:10 a.m.
Non-Binary: 7:10 a.m.
GRANDMA’S MARATHON WHEELCHAIR
Men: 9:00 a.m.
Women: 9:05 a.m.
Non-Binary: n/a
GRANDMA’S MARATHON
Men: 9:50 a.m.
Women: 10:10 a.m.
Non-Binary: 10:30 a.m.
For a list of full estimated finish times, based on time per mile, please click HERE.
Spectators are encouraged to enjoy the finish line viewing experience on race day, though it’s advised to arrive early as space and good viewing angles are limited.
BLEACHER PASSES
Reserved finish line bleacher passes can be purchased for $10 at the Fitness Expo Information Booth on Thursday and Friday. The bleachers are handicap accessible.
Free bleacher space is also available on race day, but very limited.
Two Information Centers will be located just outside the secure runner recovery area at the finish line on race day. All items recovered by staff or volunteers on race weekend will be brought to a lost and found at this location.
Information and wayfinding towers will also be placed around the finish area and throughout Canal Park to help participants and spectators navigate on race weekend.
The meeting area is located in Canal Park near the Aerial Lift Bridge, just beyond the exit of the secure runner recovery area.
Signs will be labeled as follows: AB, CD, EF, GH, IJ, KL, MN, OP, QRS, TUV, and WXYZ.
Free return bus service will be provided for runners and spectators from the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) continuously between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on race day.
For specific return bus dropoff locations, please click HERE.
DULUTH TRANSIT AUTHORITY (DTA)
Participants can ride the Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) for free on race day just by showing their official race bib. NOTE: Be sure to utilize the DTA Trip Planner to plan your weekend activites.
PORT TOWN TROLLEY
Courtesy of the Duluth Transit Authority (DTA), the Port Town Trolley will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to transport participants and spectators between Canal Park (corner of Lake Avenue and Morse Street) and Bayfront Fesitval Park.
BIKE VALET
Skip the traffic when exploring Duluth! To help make our event a more accessible biking destination, we will offer a bike valet on both Friday and Saturday of race weekend. Just like a coat check, we’ll tag your bike and provide you with a claim stub. When you’re ready to move on, come get your bike, and off you go!
Friday, June 16
Bayfront Festival Park
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 17
Dewitt-Seitz Marketplace (on Buchanan Street)
6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT & CONVENTION CENTER (DECC) — $10
To access DECC parking from I-35, take the Lake Avenue/5th Avenue West exit (#256B).
350 W. Railroad Street
Duluth, MN 55802
BAYFRONT FESTIVAL PARK — $10
To access Bayfront Parking from I-35, take the Mesaba Avenue/Superior Street exit (#256A) and use Superior Street.
350 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802
DOWNTOWN DULUTH — $$ varies
To access these parking options from I-35, take the Mesaba Avenue/Superior Street exit (#256A) and use Superior Street.