2026 Grandma's Marathon Race Weekend
- Date
- June 19–20, 2026
- Location
- 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN
- Distance
- Grandma's Marathon ($50 team fee plus $750 fundraising) · Fundraiser Only (already have an entry into the 2026 Grandma's Marathon or Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon) · Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon ($50 Team Fee plus $750 fundraising) & more
From the Organizer
Earn your entry to the 2026 entry to Grandma's Marathon or the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon by raising funds and awareness for Semper Fi & America's Fund.
Semper Fi & America’s Fund cares for our nation’s critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. Supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, we provide one-on-one case management, connection, and lifetime support.
Today. Tomorrow. Together.
To learn more about Semper Fi & America's Fund please visit thefund.org.
What are the benefits of joining the Semper Fi & America's Fund Team?
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Complimentary entry to Grandma's Marathon or Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
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A training shirt, a race day shirt and runner's goodie bag!
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An online fundraising link set up by RunSignUp.com that you can send to your donors.
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Timely updates from our Race Coordinator.
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Prizes for the top fundraisers!
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The heartfelt thanks of the injured Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Soldiers you will be supporting!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
50°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Duluth Harbor Stn, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Duluth, MN
Population
86,863
as of 2023
Elevation
1,164 ft
Nearest Airport
DLH
Duluth International Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 142 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Grandma's Marathon Race Weekend, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
11
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Grandma's Marathon Race Weekend
- Date
- June 19–20, 2026
- Location
- 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN
Coming Up
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5K
Less than a mile away
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18th Annual Breezy Point 5K
5K
Less than a mile away
Duluth Trails Festival
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Grandma's Marathon Race Weekend?
- 2026 Grandma's Marathon Race Weekend is a running race held in Duluth, Minnesota on June 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 Grandma's Marathon Race Weekend?
- Friday, June 19, 2026 in Duluth, Minnesota at 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Grandma's Marathon Race Weekend?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Grandma's Marathon Race Weekend
Jun 19, 2026