United States · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Grandma’s Marathon
Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Grandma’s Marathon follows the Lake Superior shore towards Duluth on a relatively flat road course. The name is homely; the distance remains the usual 26.2 miles. It has its own entry and results history, separate from the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. General registration for 2027 opens on 1 October 2026 at 7pm Central Time, with official charity options also available. The archive records open, non-binary, wheelchair and masters champions across the race’s history.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Duluth
- State / district
- Minnesota
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Relatively flat lakeshore road course.
- Approximate field
- About 9,600Finishers · 2026
How to enter Grandma’s Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
General registration
2027 registration opens at 7:00 pm Central Time on 1 October 2026.
Official entry informationCharity entry
The organiser lists charity entries, including its Young Athletes Foundation programme; check each partner’s requirements.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Road marathon along Lake Superior towards Duluth.
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 Grandma’s Marathon
Full 2026 resultsAmanuel Mesel and Dakotah Popehn won the 50th edition. Zoey Viavattine set a non-binary event record, while the archive separately records wheelchair and masters champions.
Men’s Champion
Amanuel Mesel won in 2:11:21.
View result detailsWomen’s Champion
Dakotah Popehn won in 2:28:51.
View result detailsNon-Binary
Zoey Viavattine won in an event-record 2:38:09; the organiser recorded 25 finishers in this category.
View result detailsMen’s Wheelchair
Luis Francisco Sanclemente won in 1:33:33.
View result detailsWomen’s Wheelchair
Michelle Wheeler won in 1:59:50.
View result detailsMen’s Masters
Elisha Barno won in 2:12:50.
View result detailsWomen’s Masters
Argentina Valdepeñas Cerna won in 2:44:02.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Grandma’s Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 19 Jun 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Grandma’s Marathon?
General registration: 2027 registration opens at 7:00 pm Central Time on 1 October 2026. Charity entry: The organiser lists charity entries, including its Young Athletes Foundation programme; check each partner’s requirements.
Where is Grandma’s Marathon and how far is it?
Grandma’s Marathon takes place in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Grandma’s Marathon course like?
Road marathon along Lake Superior towards Duluth. Relatively flat lakeshore road course.
How big is the field at Grandma’s Marathon?
The approximate field is About 9,600, based on Finishers for 2026. This gives a sense of the event’s scale; it is not a forecast for the next edition. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Grandma’s Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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