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World Class Event, Small Town Charm Northern MN | Two Harbors 👉 Duluth 2024 Race Date: June 22

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@GrandmasMara
Grandma's Marathon
2 years
BACK TO BACK! Your #gmas22 Women’s Champion is Dakotah Lindwurm. She finished with a time of 2:25:01!
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Grandma's Marathon
7 years
Excited to have @karagoucher join us for #gmas17 ! Goucher will be a guest speaker and planning to run!
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Grandma's Marathon
6 years
Wise words from Duluth native, @karagoucher . #MotivationMonday #RunSuperior #gmas18 Photo © Matthew Moses
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Grandma's Marathon
3 years
Dakotah Lindwurm becomes the first Minnesotan to win the women's race since 1987, clocking a time of 2:29:04 - her first time under 2:30:00!! #gmas21
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Grandma's Marathon
5 years
#FreebieFriday 🍀 Enter for a chance to win a FREE ENTRY for #GrandmasMarathon or the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon before registration opens! (Oct 1 at 7pm CT). To enter, like this post & comment: ➡️What motivates you to run? Winner randomly selected & announced tmrw, 9/21.
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Grandma's Marathon
4 years
Good luck to all those running their #VirtualGM race tomorrow! Sending virtual cheer from the North Shore! 👏 Near or far, rock your race wherever you are!
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Grandma's Marathon
7 years
Congratulations to all #gmas17 finishers! We are so proud of each and every one of you. Thank you for running with us! Time to celebrate!
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Grandma's Marathon
3 years
Thank you to everybody that came out to the 45th annual Grandma's Marathon weekend!! We are so grateful to have been able to put on this event again, and inch closer and closer back to a 'normal' Grandma's Marathon weekend! #gmas21
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Grandma's Marathon
2 years
Susannah Scaroni has won the #gmas22 Women’s Wheeler division and set ANOTHER COURSE RECORD with a time of 1:26:31!
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Grandma's Marathon
7 years
From our runners and staff, THANK YOU #VOLUNTEERS ! Each year, you create an experience unlike anything else. #gmas17
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
Today is the moment where hard work pays off. When your legs get tired, run with your heart. Good luck to all our runners! #gmas16
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Grandma's Marathon
6 years
We can't wait to welcome you home @karagoucher !
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6 years
"This race means so much to me and to so many other people. So if you are going to be there, see you soon! I hope you can soak up some of the magic, I know I will!" @karagoucher talks @GrandmasMara :
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Grandma's Marathon
4 years
Me looking for the porta potties at the start of the race
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
THANK YOU runners, volunteers, sponsors & the community for a fantastic 40th Grandma's Marathon Weekend! #gmas16
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Grandma's Marathon
5 years
Our Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon Women’s Champion - Katy Jermann!
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Grandma's Marathon
7 years
Listening to @karagoucher at the #gmas17 media conference! Welcome home to #Duluth !
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@GrandmasMara
Grandma's Marathon
5 years
The Grandma’s Marathon Men’s Champion - Boniface Kongin!
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@GrandmasMara
Grandma's Marathon
6 years
We're excited to have you join us again!
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Kara Goucher
6 years
Last year, because of illness and injury, the only race I got to run was the Garry Bjorklund half at @GrandmasMara . I had the BEST time. I am so excited to announce that I’ll be back to run the half this year! Who’s with me?!
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Grandma's Marathon
6 years
We are excited to have Wisconsin native, @kellyn_taylor , joining us for the 42nd annual Grandma's Marathon. #gmas18
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Grandma's Marathon
5 years
Welcome to race weekend! 🎉 We can't wait to welcome nearly 20,000 runners to Duluth! Visit the @EssentiaHealth Fitness Expo that just kicked off at 4pm. #gmas19 #GrandmasMarathon
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Grandma's Marathon
7 years
When your feet get tired, run with your heart! Run Strong. Run Fearless. Run Superior. See you at the finish line! #gmas17
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
It was a hot one but our runners, volunteers, announcers and medical team are the best! THANK YOU! #gmas16
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Grandma's Marathon
7 years
Fresh coat of paint on the #gmas17 start line in @2_Harbors !
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@GrandmasMara
Grandma's Marathon
4 years
After very careful deliberation, we have made the extremely difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Grandma’s Marathon Race Weekend of events in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please read all the details here.
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Grandma's Marathon
5 years
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Grandma's Marathon
6 years
One week from race day! Take pride in how far you have come in your journey. Find strength & joy in knowing how far you will go. #RunSuperior #gmas18
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Grandma's Marathon
4 years
Digging around the office looking for nostalgia ahead of #gmas21 , our 45th race year, look what we happened across today --- handwritten results from our first-ever race in 1977! #throwbackthursday
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Grandma's Marathon
6 years
Happy Grandma's Marathon Week! Make sure to check out the Official Weekend Guide for everything you need to know for #gmas18
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Grandma's Marathon
3 years
See you June 19! 🎉😀🏃 We got the green light for #gmas21 with today's update from the Governor. We provide more specific information about changes to our weekend plan in the coming days. So excited to welcome you all to Duluth again!
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Grandma's Marathon
2 years
Rosie Edwards is the #gmas22 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon Women’s Champion, coming in with a time of 1:12:41!
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
#Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has officially proclaimed June 18, 2016 as "Grandma's Marathon Day" #gmas16
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Grandma's Marathon
5 years
100 days until #GrandmasMarathon & the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon! 🏃‍♀️ Are you getting ready for #gmas19 ?🏃‍♂️ #OnlyinMN #AuthenticDuluth
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Grandma's Marathon
5 years
Grandma Rosa is watching all the runners arrive in Duluth & is ready to greet you all at the finish line on Saturday! #GrandmasMarathon
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Grandma's Marathon
3 years
The first-ever budget for Grandma's Marathon included just $40 for "finish line beer." 🍺 My oh my, how things have changed since 1977 #throwbackthursday #tbt
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Grandma's Marathon
7 years
In 24 hours, runners will be on the #gmas17 course on their way to the finish line! Good luck!
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Grandma's Marathon
7 years
Registration is closed for #gmas17 ! Final numbers: 8,740 Grandma's Marathon 8,890 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon 2, 331 William A. Irvin 5K
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Grandma's Marathon
4 years
#tbt to 2018 ft Bernie Wearing mittens in June is part of the Duluth vibe
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Grandma's Marathon
3 years
One more sleep... See you tomorrow! #gmas21
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Grandma's Marathon
7 years
Good morning, runners! Enjoy your tapering! #gmas17 #lakesuperior #sunrise
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
Clean up almost complete! Thank you to all the volunteers & workers who picked up garbage and took down barricades along the course. #gmas16
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Grandma's Marathon
5 years
Our Grandma’s Marathon Women’s Champion - Nell Rojas!
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Grandma's Marathon
4 years
One week until #grandmasmarathon Race weekend registration opens- Oct 1 7pm CST 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Will we see you here June 19 2021?
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Grandma's Marathon
7 years
One week out from #gmas17 race day Take pride in how far you have come in your journey Find strength and joy in knowing how far you will go
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Grandma's Marathon
3 years
We may have missed a year, but we sure didn't miss a beat! Thank you to EVERYONE who played a part in making #gmas21 a reality. Our volunteers never cease to amaze us, and we couldn't do any of this without YOU! 👏 We did a big thing, and we did it together. See you next year!
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Grandma's Marathon
9 years
So excited to welcome all of our runners for the 39th Grandma's Marathon this weekend! #Gmas15 #Duluth http://t.co/xwydFpdiLb
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
Banners starting to go up, mile markers being painted and water station meetings...it must be 17 days until #GrandmasMarathon #gmas16
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Grandma's Marathon
6 years
MEDAL REVEAL! The beauty and spirit of the North Shore is reflected on the #gmas19 freestanding medal. Run 26.2 along the largest freshwater lake in the world & this will be waiting for you at the finish line! #FinisherFriday #GrandmasMarathon
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Grandma's Marathon
6 years
Mark your calendars! Grandma’s Marathon registration for 2019 opens on October 1, 2018 at 7:00pm CST. #grandmasmarathon
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
Ready. Set. Go. It's finally race week! #gmas16 #sundayrunday
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Grandma's Marathon
6 years
Congratulations to @kellyn_taylor for winning "Performance of the Year"!! This moment still gives us chills! #GrandmasMarathon
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HOKA NAZ Elite
6 years
CONGRATS to @kellyn_taylor !! Her 2:24:28 to win and set the course record at the @GrandmasMara was chosen by YOU the fans as our 2018 Performance of the Year!! Thanks to all who voted (more than 8400 total votes were cast). We'll try to make it hard for you again in 2019!!
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Grandma's Marathon
5 years
Family Cheers on as Last Man Finishes Grandma's Marathon. #GrandmasMarathon #marathongoal #gmas19
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Grandma's Marathon
3 years
JUST TROLLIN' --- For the past decade, Duluth residents Jim & Barb Collette have displayed their collection of trolls on the curb in front of their home. After starting with fewer than 10, they now have 250+ troll supporters to help push runners toward the finish line #gmas21
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Grandma's Marathon
2 years
Dominic Ondoro has won the #gmas22 men’s race! With a time of 2:09:34!
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Grandma's Marathon
9 years
We want to extend a huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who helped out and are still volunteering! #WeLoveOurVolunteers #Gmas15
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Grandma's Marathon
3 years
Waiting for you at the finish line in June!🏅
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
REST + HYDRATE + ENJOY EVERY MOMENT 1 week until #GrandmasMarathon ! #gmas16
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Grandma's Marathon
5 years
MEDAL REVEAL! Rocky outcrops along the #GrandmasMarathon racecourse offer some amazing views of the largest freshwater lake in the world! The rocks of Lake Superior are reflected on the #gmas20 freestanding medal. Register to get yours on June 20! #FinisherFriday #RockThisRace
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Grandma's Marathon
2 years
It takes courage to start. It takes strength to endure. It takes resolve to finish. Waiting for you at the finish line this June 🏅 #gmas23 #grandmasmarathon #visitduluth #loveitlikewedo #exploremn #perfectduluthday #destinationduluth
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Grandma's Marathon
4 years
That winning moment never gets old, @karagoucher ! Happy holidays to you and the family!
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Kara Goucher
4 years
Sprinting to the finish of this last online learning day in 2020 like...🏃🏻‍♀️🔥😅
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Grandma's Marathon
7 years
2 more sleeps until #gmas17 ! Runners, how are you feeling? Can't wait to welcome everyone to #Duluth !
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Grandma's Marathon
6 years
Elisha Barno: four-peat @GrandmasMara champion at #gmas18 !
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
When the bathroom line at the start line is 50 deep...... #phelpsface #marathonproblems
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@GrandmasMara
Grandma's Marathon
9 years
Who's up and ready this morning?! #Gmas15 #GB15 #LetsDoThis
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Grandma's Marathon
2 years
Your #gmas22 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon Men’s Champion is Daniel Kemoi of Kenya with a time of 1:02:00!
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
#TBT to last Saturday and #gmas16 finish line area! Looking forward to next year! #dlh #onlyinmn #authenticduluth
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Grandma's Marathon
6 years
#TBT to the inaugural Grandma's Marathon poster from 1977! There were 150 runners that first year. #RunSuperior
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Grandma's Marathon
1 year
In our very best Siri voice... Your final destination has been entered. You are approximately 26.2 (or 13.1) miles away. #gmas23 #grandmasmarathon #visitduluth #loveitlikewedo #destinationduluth #befromduluth #exploremn #perfectduluthday #run #runners
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Grandma's Marathon
7 years
Grandma's Marathon Weekend officially begins today with the @EssentiaHealth Fitness Expo! 🎉 #gmas17 !
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Grandma's Marathon
2 years
Aaron Pike has won the #gmas22 Men’s Wheeler division with a NEW COURSE RECORD of 1:19:02!
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
#Racebib numbers are going out TOMORROW! Be sure to check your email! #gmas16 #excited
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
10 day countdown to Grandma's Marathon begins! What are you doing in the next 10 days to prepare? #gmas16
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Grandma's Marathon
6 years
"I dare you to train for a marathon and not have it change your life." ~Susan Sidoriak #gmas18 #MarathonMonday
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
5 days until #gmas16 ! Don't forget to pack your shoes! #grandmasmarathon
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Grandma's Marathon
6 years
"Our accomplishments are about so much more than a number on the scale." Advice from Allie Kieffer who placed 5th at the NYC marathon. #WellnessWednesday #RunSuperior
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
Congrats Grandma's Marathon course record holder (2:09.06), Dominic Ondoro, for breaking the #tcmarathon course record (2:08.50)
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Grandma's Marathon
7 years
Go fast enough to get there, but slow enough to see #SundayRunday #RunSuperior
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Grandma's Marathon
3 years
Milton Rotich wins the men's race at #gmas21 in 2:13:04, his first win here in Duluth!
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Grandma's Marathon
5 years
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Register here for race weekend: June 19-20, 2020!
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Grandma's Marathon
3 years
YOU'RE GOING THE WRONG WAY: For the 10th straight year, Eric Strand will be doing the Grandma's Marathon Double! Starting at 3am, he runs the course backwards from Canal Park to Two Harbors, then he runs with the rest of the participants - 52.4 miles in total 😲 #gmas21
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Grandma's Marathon
11 months
REGISTRATION UPDATE: As of 9:00 p.m. tonight, more than 8,500 people have signed up for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon weekend. 5,000+ have registered for the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, which has a capacity of 8,000 this year. #gmas24
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Grandma's Marathon
6 years
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Grandma's Marathon
10 years
Dominic Ondoro, breaks the #GmasMarathon course record with an unofficial time of 2:09:05. #gmas14 #Winning http://t.co/1FMyeh7Jkd
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
Found the first official race results from 1977. #ThrowbackThursday #GrandmasMarathon
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Grandma's Marathon
5 years
40 Days until #GrandmasMarathon "Physical strength will get you to the start line, but mental strength will get you to the finish line." ✊🏽
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Grandma's Marathon
6 years
HOKA ONE ONE® is a proud sponsor of Grandma’s Marathon. To celebrate the upcoming race, HOKA is giving away PRIZE PACKAGES. To enter, tell us why you love running, and hashtag #ILoveGrandmas .
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Grandma's Marathon
2 years
Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they just have the heart. ~ Elizabeth Andrew ~ THANK YOU to our outstanding and dedicated community of volunteers. Once again, you have helped make Grandma's Marathon a world class event with small town charm 💚 #gmas22
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Grandma's Marathon
7 years
The natural beauty of the North Shore is reflected on the #gmas18 freestanding medal. Run 26.2 along the largest freshwater lake in the world & this will be waiting for you at the finish line! #RunSuperior #FinisherFriday
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Grandma's Marathon
7 years
#TBT to the Grandma's Marathon start line from 1980 - when there were 3,084 registered runners & four portable restrooms. A lot has changed!
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
run·der·lust (n) a strong desire to explore the world while running #gmas17 #duluth #running #marathons
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Grandma's Marathon
1 year
A day unlike any other... it's race day! Be sure to download the GM mobile app to track your favorite runners, or follow along on @wdiowirt and @fan1065fm . See everyone at the finish line... then over toBayfront Festival Park for the post-race party! #gmas23 #grandmasmarathon
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Grandma's Marathon
3 years
We are honored to welcome former US Olympian Alan Webb to the 2021 Grandma's Marathon! Still the American record holder with a 3:46.91 mile, Webb is now an assistant coach at University of Arkansas-Little Rock and this will be his first-ever competitive marathon #gmas21
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Grandma's Marathon
7 years
Good Morning #gmas17 runners! See you at the Whipper Snapper Races, Essentia Health Fitness Expo, William A. Irvin 5K and packet pick-up!
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
Thrilled to welcome, Greg Haapala to the Grandma's Marathon team as Race Director! #gmas17
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Grandma's Marathon
6 years
Take a peak at the rerouted #gmas18 course from start to finish in 4 minutes, 30 seconds. #RunSuperior
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Grandma's Marathon
5 years
Only 50 Days until #gmas19 !
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Grandma's Marathon
7 years
#TGIF runners! Only a few more long runs until #gmas17 !
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7 years
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Grandma's Marathon
8 years
Hope training is going well! 128 training days until #gmas17 !
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