William A. Irvin 5k

The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon sold out late last year and now, the full marathon has followed suit.

Grandma's Marathon organizers predict the race will fill up by the end of the week.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2022 event.

This year could go down in the history books.

This might be your last chance to get in on the action.

There are no lottery system in place for any of the races, including the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. Entries will be taken on a first come, first serve basis until the races fill up.

It seems like just yesterday that I was running the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, yet here we are in fall with Grandma's Marathon registrations opening Monday.

Although we have yet to experience 2018 Grandma's Marathon weekend, registration dates were released today for the 2019 races.

Grandma's Marathon weekend is coming up June 15 - June 16 and even though they are currently deployed to southwest Asia, the 148th Fighter Wing of the Minnesota National Guard will be participating.

If want to participate in any of the Grandma's Marathon races next year, make sure you're logged on and ready to register at 5:00 p.m. this Sunday, October 1.   Remember, there is no longer lottery in place for the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and runners will get in on a first-come, first-served basis. That race could fill up fast.

Grandma's Marathon is just one of the events that puts Duluth on the map.  They are in full swing with their Wednesday Night at the Races at this time.  Running events like that have spurred several 5K races to crop up, mostly as fundraisers for non-profits and due to that we have a huge running community in the Northland.  These are some of my favorites, maybe you have a few different ones, what'

Grandma's Marathon weekend kicks of Friday, June 16 with the William A. Irvin 5K.  Then on Saturday, it's the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon and Grandma's Marathon.  If you've signed up to run in one of those races, your name is on display at the Miller Hill Mall.