![]() ![]() UMD dorms are a fine backup option but bear in mind they are not air conditioned. The hardest part is just finding lodging, so try to reserve well in advance if you can. Yet it's not so big that you don't have a little room if you need it. Plus it's a big race so you're very unlikely to find yourself running alone. If large urban marathons are your thing, you might not like Grandma's since the first 2/3rds of the race is out in the country, but I found it refreshing and at each minor collections of houses along the way there were always enthusiastic crowds of people. I don't find it difficult to keep a constant pace. There's just enough hills to keep it from being monotonous, but not too many to wear you out. ![]() It's a net downhill race by a little over 100 feet, but I would characterize the course as gently rolling. Busing to the start is well run, though admittedly it's a long ride with a lot of time to think about that you have to run all the way back to Duluth.ĭon't let people tell you it's flat or downhill. Ample fluids on both sides of the course, and each mile checkpoint is marked with balloons on both sides of the road. ![]() You can tell they've run this for many years. The weather was fantastic this year - foggy and in the low 50s with a light tailwind most the way. I came back to Grandma's this year in 2018 to redeem myself after being injured in 2017. This race was AMAZING! The hospitality of the volunteers, the pasta party, the train to the start, our hotel located AT the finish line, etc! I could not have asked for a better experience! My sole sista had medical issues and the med tent took great care of her! I highly recommend this race! Weather was perfect for us South Louisiana girls! I look forward to returning one day with my hubby! Louisiana girls LOVED Grandma's (about: 2019) I have run 96 marathons including 16 grandmas marathons - great course with good views of lake superior, good finish atmosphere and crowd support as you enter Duluth. Good marathon on great course (about: 2019)ĭale Kufahl from Kewaskum Wisconsin ( 7/4/19) I have run this marathon, and I want to add my comments about it. ![]()
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