Grandma's Marathon
起伏 course in Duluth, 美国 with about 145 m of climbing. Next edition 19 June 2027.
Where does the Grandma's Marathon run?
Interactive map
The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.
What is the Grandma's Marathon course like?
A June point-to-point along the shore of Lake Superior from Two Harbors into Duluth. Cool lake air, a mostly downhill finish and one of the best-supported small-city races in America.
- Next edition
- 19 June 2027
- Elevation gain
- 145 m
- Profile
- 起伏
- First run
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Frequently asked questions
Short answers computed from the directory's own data — the race date, the course profile and the climbing — with the sources for each given below.
When is the next Grandma's Marathon?
- The next edition is listed for 19 June 2027. Race days move slightly from year to year, so confirm the date with the organizer before booking travel.
How hilly is the Grandma's Marathon course?
- The directory classifies the course as 起伏, with about 145 m of total climbing across the 42.195 km. The figure is an estimate of climbing, not a survey measurement.
Is the Grandma's Marathon a fast course?
- The directory flags it as a personal-best course, which is why it appears in the flattest-first sort: the climbing is modest for a city marathon. It is a course rating from this directory, not an official measurement.
Is the Grandma's Marathon a good first marathon?
- The directory lists it as debut-friendly: the climbing is modest, and the field, the time limit and the organisation suit a first 42.195 km.
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Sources for this page
What each source below is used for on this page, and where to check this race yourself.
- World Athletics — the label calendar and the road-race regulations. Used to check whether the race holds a World Athletics label, and its elite competition details.
- AIMS — the international course-measurement standard behind the 42.195 km distance, and the AIMS race calendar.
- The organizer's own publications — course maps, race handbooks and published results. The date, course character and climbing on this page are compiled from them and re-checked each season.
Where do these facts come from?
Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.
Last reviewed 14 October 2026