Grandma’s Marathon is a running event that draws more than 20,000 runners from around the world each June, winding along the breathtaking shores of Lake Superior before finishing in Duluth’s energetic Canal Park.

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Grandma’s Marathon is a running event that draws more than 20,000 runners from around the world each June, winding along the breathtaking shores of Lake Superior before finishing in Duluth’s energetic Canal Park.

Grandma’s Marathon is a running event that draws more than 20,000 runners from around the world each June, winding along the breathtaking shores of Lake Superior before finishing in Duluth’s energetic Canal Park.

Grandma’s Marathon is a running event that draws more than 20,000 runners from around the world each June, winding along the breathtaking shores of Lake Superior before finishing in Duluth’s energetic Canal Park.

An annual community celebration of the original and diverse music of Duluth and its surrounding communities, featuring nearly 200 local musical acts at over 30 venues, a children’s music showcase, poetry, visual art, film, fire spinning, and a kickball game.