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Grandma's Marathon

Jun 21, 2025

Where

Duluth, MN, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

June 21, 2025 Saturday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. Joel Reichow 02:11:58

2. Sammy Rotich 02:12:44

3. Amanuel Mesel 02:13:00

Top 3 Women

1. Lilian Chebii 02:25:14

2. Aubrey Frentheway 02:27:14

3. Paige Wood 02:30:24

Top 3 Men

1. Joel Reichow 02:11:58

2. Sammy Rotich 02:12:44

3. Amanuel Mesel 02:13:00

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Reichow, 31, made history on Saturday morning, earning the victory in 2:11:58 in his first try at the 26.2-mile distance in Duluth, to become the first person to ever win both a Grandma's Marathon and Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. He also became the first American and Minnesota native to win Grandma's Marathon since Chris Raabe did so in 2009.

General News

Jun 21, 2025

Spectators celebrate at the Grandma’s Marathon finish line

The 2025 Grandma's Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, June 21.

General News Northern News Now

Jun 23, 2025

Grandma's Marathon to draw 50,000 visitors, give $40 million boost to local Economy

The 2025 Grandma's Marathon on Saturday, June 21, will generate $40 million for the local economy.

General News Northern News Now

Jun 20, 2025

Preparations start for Grandma’s Marathon spaghetti dinner

Preparations are under way to feed 5,000 runners for the 2025 Grandma's Marathon on Saturday, June 21.