Grandma's Marathon runs along the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. The terrain consists of some gently rolling hills, the weather is usually ideal for marathoning and the course is very scenic.

Grandma's Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

The 2006 women's champion, Halina Karnatsevich, has been disqualified for failing her post-race doping test.

Women's Champion of Grandma's Marathon Disqualified

Duluth, Minn.: Grandma's Marathon received confirmation from the 
International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) that Halina 
Karnatsevich, the 2006 women's division champion, tested positive for a 
banned substance at Grandma's Marathon on June 17. The positive test will 
result in the immediate disqualification of Karnatsevich from the race. The 
36-year-old from Belarus will receive a two-year ban from competition.

2006 Grandma's Marathon Women's Division Champion Disqualified, Banned Due To Positive Drug Test

Duluth, Minn.: Runners leaving the starting line at the Garry Bjorklund 
Half Marathon next spring will have an extra incentive as they begin their 
13.1-mile journey. Race organizers are pleased to announce the addition of 
a prize money program for the 17th annual event. A total purse of $7,000 
will be distributed to the top male and female runners with first-place 
finishers each receiving $1,000.

Prize Money Added For the 2007 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon

Human Interest Story

Grandma's Marathon has named Bob Gustafson as the new public relations director for the nonprofit organization.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results