So get ready to once again tie up your laces for another year of memories, miles, and human might. Since our inaugural race in 1977, Grandma’s Marathon has grown into something much bigger than just a 26.2-mile race along the scenic North Shore of Minnesota. The opening salvo to race day, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon is now arguably the most popular event on Grandma’s Marathon weekend. This 3.1-mile race on Friday evening starts and finishes near the historic William A. The kickoff event to Grandma’s Marathon weekend since its start in 1994, is the William A Irvin 5K.

It’s a time that our city and community throws open its doors to welcome participants from all over the world and introduce them to our race and way of life in northern Minnesota. In what’s become the largest community event of each calendar year, Grandma’s Marathon weekend has now become the unofficial kickoff to summer in Duluth and the surrounding region.

Use the app to track your favorite runners in the Marathon and Half Marathon and for all event details, race information, course maps and key updates to keep you informed for the 2023 Grandma's Marathon weekend! “Every diet I tried left me feeling miserable, and I’d soon regain any weight I’d lost”.Welcome to the official mobile app of Grandma's Marathon Weekend, June 16-17, 2023. “My weight spiralled out of control,” she says. After two broken relationships in her 20s and the tragic loss of her little sister, she was so unhappy that there were times when she couldn’t leave the house.

For our team, those small first steps eventually developed into a love of running that’s taken them further than they could ever have dreamed of!īeing active was the last thing on Bex Rossall’s mind at her heaviest. Our unique activity plan is fully tailorable, so you can go at your own pace, doing the activities you love. Not so long ago, they would never have imagined they’d have the fitness and confidence to run such a challenging race… But that’s before they discovered our Body Magic activity support programme. 2023 RACE UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS 1) Brand new 2023 finisher mug for every participant 2) Runners choice premium quarter zip or long-sleeve t-shirt 3) Hot. It’s the London Marathon this weekend, and as that colourful crowd of runners streams over the capital’s iconic Tower Bridge, you might just spot some of our amazing Slimming World team.

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