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.

Registration remains on a pace ahead of last year's for the 47th annual Grandma's Marathon weekend, and entry fees will now increase starting on January 1, 2023. More than 15,000 people have already signed up for one of the weekend's three races.

Entry Fees Increase on January 1 Ahead of 2023 Grandma's Marathon Weekend

Grandma's Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Registration for the 2023 Grandma's Marathon on June 17 will open on October 1.

Registration opens for Grandma's Marathon weekend October 1

Registration will open on Saturday, October 1 for the 2023 Grandma's Marathon weekend, which hosted more than 20,000 runners this past summer in reaching the organization's first total sellout since 2016. The 2023 Grandma's Marathon is scheduled for June 15-17, and registration for the weekend's races will open on a first-come, first-served basis at 7:00 p.m. CT on Saturday, October 1.

Registration Opens October 1 For 2023 Grandma's Marathon Weekend

Human Interest Story

Garry Bjorklund, who won the inaugural Grandma's Marathon in 1977 and with the half marathon now named after him, was charged with DUI after crashing into another vehicle on August 8.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results