


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 yearly celebration of the human spirit. Groups with 15 or more volunteers will be entered for a chance to win one of three $1,000 “Golden Tickets” for a donation to a non-profit organization of the group’s choosing.Since our inaugural race in 1977, Grandma’s Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most popular marathons in the United States.Any individual signed up to volunteer prior to April 1 will be entered to win a $100 gift card to Duluth Pack.To help encourage community members to volunteer their time, Grandma’s Marathon is offering the following incentive programs, both new in 2023:

With perhaps a record number of participants set to descend on Duluth in June, the hunt is on for the thousands of volunteers who will help make the 2023 Grandma’s Marathon weekend a success. To register or to find more information, please visit. With an entry fee price increase coming April 1, organizers expect those races to also be sold out within weeks. Irvin 5K and Great Grandma’s Challenge, which enters participants in both the 5K on Friday night and full marathon on Saturday morning. “It’s reason for celebration, for sure, but the real work still lies ahead in making sure all these participants, as well as their families and friends, have a true Grandma’s Marathon experience when they come here in June.”Īs of Thursday, limited entries are available for William A. “It’s phenomenal to be talking about this in mid-March,” Marketing & Public Relations Director Zach Schneider said.

More than 9,000 participants are signed up for both Grandma’s Marathon and the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, keeping this year’s event on pace to be one of the largest race weekends in history. The 2023 Grandma’s Marathon has reached its capacity, making one of the fastest sellouts on record for the 26.2-mile race.
