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Run Minnesota is back at the festivities to celebrate everyone's hard work and training at Grandma's Marathon Weekend events. Where to find Run Minnesota this fun weekend up north: The Expo - Run Minnesota members that stop by our booth can claim a special gift to say thank you! Spaghetti Dinner - Our training program […]
Start Grandma’s Marathon weekend with Run Minnesota’s first shakeout run on Thursday, June 19 at 6:00 PM from the Lester Park Trails & Playground. This shakeout will be at the 6mi mark of the Half Marathon and 20mi mark of the Marathon. This isn’t just a warm-up — it’s your chance to enjoy the best […]
Ease into race day with Run Minnesota’s second shakeout run on Friday, June 20 at 8:00 AM, starting at Lemon Drop Hill — one of Duluth’s most iconic race-day spots. We will meet in the Lakewalk Parking Lot and head about about 8:10 am. This relaxed, low-key run is the perfect chance to avoid the […]
The William A. Irvin 5K started in 1994 and has now become the popular kickoff event to an exciting lineup of races and festivities on Grandma’s Marathon weekend in Duluth, MN. A perfect race for people of all ages and abilities, the 3.1-mile course was named after the William A. Irvin ore boat located next […]
Since its start in 1991, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon has grown into one of the most popular and largest half marathons in the United States. Named a "Runners Choice" event by RaceRaves, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon was voted in 2019 the best 13.1-mile race in the state of Minnesota. With rolling hills and […]
Since our inaugural race in 1977, Grandma’s Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most popular marathons in the United States. Now much bigger than just a 26.2-mile road race, Grandma’s Marathon is now a “can’t miss” weekend that brings together runners of all calibers and from all over the world for a […]
Grandma’s Marathon weekend shouldn’t be just for the adults, so be sure to bring the kids to Bayfront Festival Park for their very own race complete with finisher medals! Bring them out to Bayfront Festival Park on Friday afternoon on race weekend, and let them join hundreds of other children to get their running fix. […]
A 1-mile, chip-timed, 1-mile run/walk benefiting the Alzheimer's Association. Presented by the Northfield Retirement Community and Three Links Health Services, the Fourth Annual Memory Mile will be the best yet! Bring the kids and the dogs! This family-friendly event will start at Memorial Park, home of the Dundas Dukes, make a loop past Chapel Brewing […]
Half Marathon, 3 miles, and Kids 1/2 mile at Devils Tower Wyoming.
Run Minnesota is excited to be part of the MidSummer Mile — and we’re bringing the energy (and the perks)! Run Minnesota members get $5 off registration — just one of the many reasons to join us! Stop by our Run Minnesota tent during the event for exclusive goodies and community vibes. Bonus Raffle Entries: Run […]
NEW in 2025 – a half marathon distance! The Lift Bridge Road Race is based at Lift Bridge Brewing Company in Stillwater – the event’s title sponsor. The half, 10-mile, 10K and 5K courses show off the best of residential Stillwater, its scenic lakes, paved trails and historic Victorian mansions. All distances share a common […]
The Lift Bridge Road Race is based at Lift Bridge Brewing Company in Stillwater – the event’s title sponsor. The 10-mile, 10K and 5K courses show off the best of historic residential Stillwater and its scenic lakes and paved trail system. All three distances share a common finish at the brewery’s Tower Drive location. The […]