Grandma’s Marathon traffic guide: Road closures, start times and what to expect Saturday
Tens of thousands expected in Twin Ports as race brings road closures from Two Harbors to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Grandma’s Marathon brings tens of thousands of people to the Twin Ports, with multiple road closures scheduled Saturday.
The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon begins with adaptive athletes at 5:50 a.m. and elite waves at 6 a.m. The first runners will arrive in Canal Park about an hour later.
For the full marathon, wheelchair and elite athlete waves start at 7:35 a.m., with all other runners starting between 7:45 a.m. and 8:10 a.m. Winners are expected to arrive in Canal Park around 9:40 a.m.
MnDOT leaders are encouraging people to expect delays and pay attention to road closures.
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Starting at 4 a.m. Saturday, multiple roads will be closed from Two Harbors to Duluth.
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