After parking I made my way up to the expo.

Be prepared as there is a cost for parking at the DECC. I arrived midday on Friday and was easily able to find parking at the DECC for the expo. Each aspect of the weekend was executed to a tee! Upon getting permits, Grandma's Marathon Weekend ran as smooth as ever. The only issue I had pre race, was that the event did not get permits until early May of 2021. Every time there was an update, the race company reached out to let us know the new findings. The communications for Grandma's Marathon was fantastic. This meant that the races would sell out fast, but even faster since it was the 45th running of the event.

This year, 2021, was the year I was able to return to Duluth!ĭue to the pandemic, Grandma's Marathon was operating on a much smaller scale. After having a disastrous experience with the marathon, from lack of training, I vowed to return and run faster. What I did not know is that there were hills for miles on this course. Grandma's Marathon was my first marathon back in 2016.

Download grandma's marathon medal