Grandma’s Marathon is an annual event in June, which actually consists of three different race events. The William A. Irvin 5K, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, and Grandma’s Marathon. The radio stations of Townsquare Media are the proud radio partners of Grandma’s Marathon, and excitedly offer annual coverage of these events.
148th Fighter Wing Can Virtually Run the William A. Irvin 5K
The 148th Fighter Wing is currently deployed to southwest Asia, in support of United States Air Forces Central Command operations; but this won't stop them from participating in the 42nd Annual Grandma’s Marathon Weekend.
Grandma's Marathon Runners Car Now At Miller Hill Mall
If you're running Grandma's Marathon or the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, look for your name on the Grandma's Runners Toyota, now on display at the Miller Hill Mall.
The Price to Run Grandma's Marathon Set to Increase
The 42nd running of Grandma's Marathon happens on June 16th and the price to register for the race goes up this weekend.
Grandma's Photos and Results
The 41st running of Grandma’s Marathon and the 27th running of the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon are in the books! Here are the winners and times, along with photos from the finish line.
2017 Grandma’s Marathon Men’s Top Finishers
Elisha Barno 2:12:06
Geoffrey Bundi 2:13:32
Macdonard Ondara 2:14:40
Rodgers Gesabwa 2:15:43
Milton Rotich 2:16:15
2017 Grandma’s Marathon Women’s Top Finishers
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Everclear Rocks the Big Top
The 1990s (and early 2000s) were alive and well on Friday night for Grandma's Marathon Weekend 2017 as organizers welcomed rockers Everclear and opening acts Vertical Horizon and Fastball.
Grandma's Weather Outlook
With thousands of runners and spectators taking part in the 2017 Grandma’s Marathon festivities, we’re keeping an eye on the weather for you.
Grandma's Course in 3 Minutes
The most elite of Grandma's Marathon runners can go from start to finish in just over 2 hours. That's incredibly impressive for a human! We used a little technology to cover the 26.2-mile course in 3 minutes.
10 Fun Things to Look For on the Grandma’s Marathon Course
The course for Grandma's Marathon is truly amazing, offering some of the most beautiful scenery of the North Shore, as well as views of some of the historical buildings and urban highlights of Duluth and Canal Park. Here are some beautiful, fun, and wacky things to look for on the race course this weekend...
Grandma's Records
After months of training, athletes from around the world are preparing to hit the course for Grandma's Marathon and the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. These athletes follow in the footsteps of those that have made for many exciting finishes in years' past. Here are the top finishing times from the various race day events of Grandma's Marathon Weekend over the years:
5 Reasons You Should Listen To The Grandmas Marathon Radio Broadcast
Every Grandma's Marathon I help out with our sister station's broadcast of the race. Listening to a marathon may sound a little strange, but it's actually a great thing for people that are spectating the race. Here's why you should listen to Sasquatch 106.5fm or 560 AM during the race.
Race Packet Pickup Available Starting Thursday For All Grandma’s Marathon Weekend Races
Grandma's Marathon weekend is fast approaching, with the William A. Irvin scheduled Friday evening as the first major race. If you're running any of the races this weekend, you can pickup your race packet starting Thursday afternoon.
Sasquatch 106.5 to Broadcast Grandma’s Marathon 2017, Including Live Internet Stream
Townsquare Media is proud to present the 2017 Grandma's Marathon, and we're excited to offer all of the action on the new broadcast flagship of Grandma's Marathon, Sasquatch 106.5.