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- Marathon
- Half
Grandma's
Grandma's Marathon
Along Lake Superior from Two Harbors to Duluth.
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2027 edition
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Countdown
229
days to 19 Jun 2027
- Distance
- Marathon
- Course
- Flat
- Climb
- 70 m
- Entry
- $150
About
The race
Point to point along the North Shore of Lake Superior to Canal Park in Duluth. Gently net downhill, often cool off the lake, and a favourite Boston qualifier.
Location
Duluth, Minnesota, United States
North America · typically 14°C (57°F) on race day
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Editions
Ballot, charity and tour places
Getting in
First come, first served
In-person race registration for the Whipper Snapper Races is offered on race day, 2:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Ballot
Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.
Charity place
Early Sign Up – YAF Charity
Other
Registration
Ballot
Open nowBallot opens
15 Sep 2026, 09:00
Ballot closes
14 May 2027, 23:59
Draw
TBA
Results
TBA
Charity places
Animal Allies Humane Society
Fundraising target on request
Chicago Area Runners Association
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Foster Hope Scholarship Fund
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Great Lakes Aquarium
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Head of the Lakes United Way
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Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation
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March of Dimes
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Members Cooperative Credit Union Foundation
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Mentor North
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Mission 22
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PAVSA
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Road Runners Club of America, Inc.
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Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center
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Young Athletes Foundation
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Young Athletes Foundation (YAF)
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Tour operators
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