Duluth, MN · June
Grandma's Marathon Training Plan
A free 5k, half marathon, and marathon plan for the Grandma's Marathon, built around the course and your current fitness. Answer four questions and you will see every week of it. No account, no email, no card.
- Distances
- 5K, Half marathon, Marathon
- Course
- Flat
- Usually held
- Each June
The Grandma's Marathon course
A point to point along the north shore of Lake Superior into Duluth, and one of the most reliable Boston qualifying courses in the country. Mostly flat with a gentle net drop, and a scenic, low-stress route.
Weather on race day
June on Lake Superior is usually cool, which is the point. The lake keeps race morning temperatures down even when inland is warm.
What to train for
A spring build in cold weather sets this up well. Because the course is fast and the weather is usually kind, this is a legitimate place to chase a qualifying time.
Registration and official details: Grandma's Marathon official site
Grandma's Marathon training questions
How long should I train for the Grandma's Marathon?
Most runners give a marathon sixteen to twenty weeks of focused training on top of an existing base. The plan above counts back from your actual race date, so if you have less time than that it builds the best plan the remaining weeks allow rather than pretending you have longer.
Is the Grandma's Marathon course hilly?
Flat. A point to point along the north shore of Lake Superior into Duluth, and one of the most reliable Boston qualifying courses in the country. Mostly flat with a gentle net drop, and a scenic, low-stress route.
What is the weather usually like at the Grandma's Marathon?
June on Lake Superior is usually cool, which is the point. The lake keeps race morning temperatures down even when inland is warm.
Do I need an account to get a Grandma's Marathon training plan?
No. The plan above builds in your browser with no account, no email, and no card. Make a free account only if you want to keep it, log your runs against it, and have the coach keep adapting it as your training goes.
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