Grandma's Marathon
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Grandma's Marathon is an annual road race held in late spring in Duluth, Minnesota, in the United States. The course runs point-to-point from the town of Two Harbors on Scenic Route 61 and continues along Lake Superior into the city of Duluth. The finish is located in Canal Park, a pier on the lake, at Grandma's Restaurant, next to the highly visible Aerial Lift Bridge.[1]
Grandma's was first run in 1977 with only 150 participants; the first race was won by the famous Minnesotan runner Garry Bjorklund. Since Grandma's Restaurant sponsored the race, it became its namesake. At the present time, Grandma's Marathon is run by almost 10,000 runners every year.[2]
The record time for Grandma's is 2:09:37, set in 1981 by Wayzata, Minnesota native Dick Beardsley.[3]
Grandma's Marathon also includes other running events in addition to the full marathon. These include the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, the William A. Irvin 5k, the Fitger's 5k, the Park Point 5 Miler, the Minnesota Mile, and several "whipper snapper" races for kids. [4]
[edit] External links
- Grandma's Marathon official site
- Marathon Info
- 2006 Results
- 2005 Results
- 2004 Results
- 2003 Results
- 2002 Results
- 2001 Results
- 2000 Results
