The race festivities start next week with Whipper Snapper Races for Kids at 2pm followed by the Annual William A. Irvin 5K run on June 19.  Everyone can relax with a movie in the park at Leif Erikson Park featuring “Leatherheads” starring George Clooney and Renee Zellweger, who visited Duluth to promote the movie last year.  June 20 dawns with the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the pinnacle 33rd Annual Grandma’s Marathon.  Click Here for a full line-up of events happening during race weekend.

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It’s time again for the official start of summer in Duluth!  Grandma’s Marathon happens this weekend, June 21.  Something fun you can do is sign up to get updates on your favorite …
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Grandma’s Marathon enters the digital age with online registration beginning today.  Registration for the 26.2 mile course from Two Harbors to Duluth, MN is limited to 9,500 people.  This year’s race is June 21, 2008.  Online registration may also be used for the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the William A. Irving 5K run, but not until February or March. 

Book your hotel rooms early as the city of Duluth fills up quickly.  Check out the Edgewater Resort & Waterpark  toll free at 800-777-7925 for marathon room rates.

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