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Schedule of Events Schedule of Events
THURSDAY, JUNE 15 SATURDAY, JUNE 17
22ND ANNUAL ESSENTIA HEALTH FITNESS EXPO 27TH ANNUAL GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON...... 6:15 a.m. DECC Arena – FREE and open to the public...... 4:00-8:00 p.m. GRANDMA’S MARATHON WHEELCHAIR DIVISION ...... 7:40 a.m. RACE PACKET PICK-UP | DECC – Paulucci Hall...... 4:00-8:00 p.m. 41ST ANNUAL GRANDMA’S MARATHON...... 7:45 a.m.
FRIDAY, JUNE 16 ROCK THE BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT – FREE | Canal Park – All ages show Lake City Smokin' Section featuring "Grandma" live on stage...... 11:30 a.m. 22ND ANNUAL ESSENTIA HEALTH FITNESS EXPO Shalo Lee Band...... 1:30 p.m. DECC Arena – FREE and open to the public...... 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Rhino...... 3:30 p.m.
RACE PACKET PICK-UP | DECC – Paulucci Hall...... 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. AWARDS CEREMONY | DECC – Lake Superior Ballroom, Entrance B Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon...... 4:00 p.m. MICHELINA’S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER (see page 10 for details) Hall of Fame & Special Awards...... 4:30 p.m. DECC – Pioneer Hall, Entrance A Grandma’s Marathon...... 4:45 p.m. $12.00 Adults / $6.00 Ages 5 -12 / FREE Ages 4 & under...... 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. ROCK THE BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT – $10.00 | Canal Park – 21 and older BUS TOURS OF THE RACECOURSE – $5.00 | Depart from DECC, Entrance B Gates open (see pages 6-7 for full line-up)...... 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at the information booth in Pioneer Hall...... 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
WHIPPER SNAPPER RACES FOR KIDS – FREE | Bayfront Festival Park Registration opens...... 12:00 p.m. information centers MASCOT RACE – Kids’ Races follow...... 2:00 p.m. THURSDAY – 4 p.m.-8 p.m. SATURDAY – 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Join us for the Whipper Snapper Races at Bayfront Festival Park on Duluth’s Waterfront. & FRIDAY – 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Located across from the Big Top Tent Races include 100 yard dashes and 1/4-mile* runs (depends on age, see below) and Located in Pioneer Hall at the DECC entertainment area in Canal Park (see other fun activities for everyone. All participants will receive a race number, ribbon and near the entrance to the Michelina’s pages 20-21). All recovered LOST & goodie bag! Open to children ages 14 and under. *Distances are approximate. All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner. FOUND articles will be brought here. 4 & Under...... 100y Dash 7-8...... 100y Dash 11-12...... 1/4 Mile Run 5-6...... 100y Dash 9-10...... 1/4 Mile Run 13-14...... 1/4 Mile Run
GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS | DECC – French River Room Kara Goucher, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon Women’s Course Record Holder..... 3:00 p.m. Dick Beardsley, Two-Time Grandma's Marathon Champion and Former Course Record Holder...... 4:00 p.m.
24TH ANNUAL WILLIAM A. IRVIN 5K Near the William A. Irvin Ore Boat (see pages 22-23 for course map)...... 6:00 p.m.
ROCK THE BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT – $20.00 | Canal Park – All ages show If tent sells out there will be limited view tickets available for $10 (see pages 6-7 for full line-up)...... 7:00 p.m.
4 5 Friday 6/16/17 $20 SATURDAY 6/17/17 $10 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
shalo lee band AGES 21+
Standing room only. Rain or shine event.
GATES OPEN AT 7:00 P.M. BOTH NIGHTS WEEKEND TICKETS FOR Both WITH SPECIAL GUESTS nights $25
Limited advance tickets available at GrandmasMarathon.com
ALL AGES SHOW SOLUTIONS
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SUPERIOR BAY DECC Activities & Starting Line HARBOR DRIVE Transportation Map
PAULUCCI ARENA HALL RACE PACKETS AUDITORIUM TRUCK ENTRY #7 13'2" FITNESS EXPO PIONEER HALL (SOUTH)
EDMUND ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FITZGERALD START SPAGHETTI EXHIBIT HALL DINNER GUEST SPEAKERS
AMSOIL ARENA
PIONEER HALL (NORTH) WHIPPER ENTRANCE TO SNAPPERS SPAGHETTI DINNER, EXPO RACES & & RACE PACKET PICK-UP ENTRANCE TO ELITE HOSPITALITY, INFO. ENTRANCE TO MARSH NELSON MEDIA LUNCH ADDITIONAL
WILLIAM A. IRVIN 5K BOOTH SPAGHETTI DINNER, EXPO & AWARDS CEREMONY PARKING & RACE PACKET PICK-UP WEST 5TH AVENUE
FINISH
PARKING RAMP
HARBOR DRIVE
PARKING RAMP
DULUTH CINEMA PORTABLE TRANSPORTATION TOILETS LOADING AREA
BUSES TO START OF GRANDMA'S MARATHON & GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON AND RETURN SHUTTLES AFTER THE RACE
TRAIN TO START OF FULL MARATHON
8 9 PUBLIC WELCOME Important Marathon & Half Marathon Runners' Information 11am - 9pm | DECC PIONEER HALL PRE-RACE INFORMATION A CommunityTradition COURSE TOURS from covering your bib while crossing a tim- since 1977 ing mat in order to get accurate signal and Grandma’s Marathon racecourse tours are reading. Grandma’s Marathon time splits are on Friday, June 16 at 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. at 10K, 13.1 miles, 20 miles and 25 miles. Tickets are $5.00 at the Information Booth Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon time splits in Pioneer Hall at the DECC. Tours depart are at 6.9 miles and 11.9 miles. Unofficial from and return to the DECC, entrance B. results will be posted on our web site www.GrandmasMarathon.com on race day. BIB NUMBERS CLIF BAR PACE TEAM Your bib number MUST be pinned on all 4 corners to the FRONT of your outer most To learn more, visit the CLIF Bar Pace Team layer. Do not alter your number in any way. booth at the Essentia Health Fitness Expo. The foam on the back of the bib contains GRANDMA’S MARATHON PACE TIMES: the Timing Tag, which will track your run. 3:05, 3:15, 3:25, 3:35, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, Please complete the emergency medical 4:30, 4:45, 5:00 and 5:30 information on the back of your number. GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON PACE TIMES: 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, FRIDAY, TIME REQUIREMENT POLICY 2:30 and 2:45 JUNE 16 The GRANDMA’S MARATHON racecourse GEAR BAGS is open for 7 hours (16-minute mile pace). Participants should arrive at Mile 19 by You received a clear plastic Grandma's 1:30 p.m. (5 hours 45 minutes into the Marathon bag at race packet pick-up. This All-You-Can-Eat race). Those choosing to continue the race is your gear bag. A LABEL WITH YOUR will do so at their own risk, due to vehicular RACE NUMBER IS PROVIDED IN YOUR traffic and water/medical stations no longer RACE PACKET ENVELOPE AND MUST being available, and will be asked to move BE PLACED IN THE DESIGNATED SPACE Spaghetti Dinner to the sidewalk. ON THE CENTER OF THE BAG. Gear Bags GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON will not be permitted in the starting corrals. with Meatballs! Participants must maintain a 14-minute mile Bags must be dropped off in the appropri- pace, finishing in 3:03:40 or faster. ately numbered containers near the starting ADULT $12.00 CHILD $6.00 CHILD FREE gate entrance and picked up following the TAX & GRATUITY INCLUDED AGES 5-12 AGES 4 & UNDER SCORING/TIMING race in the finish area. Unofficial gear bags Michelina’s All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti with or without Italian Sausage Meatballs are not permitted and will not be transported in Marinara Sauce, assorted Country Hearth Breads, Caesar Salad, ARCO Coffee, You must start and finish with your bib num- to the finish area.DO NOT leave valuables Kemps Milk, Dasani Water, Cookies and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. ber affixed as instructed in order to receive in your bag. Race officials are not responsible an official time – NO EXCEPTIONS. If you for any lost items. All bags are subject to Gluten free pasta available upon request. are wearing a watch, please keep your arm inspection and should not be left unattended.
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Starting Line Transportation
Transportation to the starting lines is for runners only. You must have your official race number visible to board. Taking official starting line transportation is the ONLY way to guarantee arriving at the start on time. THERE IS NO ACCESS FOR DROP-OFFS AND NO PARKING AT THE STARTING LINES. Takestarting the train line! to the
GRANDMA'S MARATHON Scenic route and bathrooms! DECC – $5.00 All Day Parking UNLIMITED Northshore Scenic Railroad Train (with bathrooms) & Buses ...... 5:20 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. FITGER'S INN...... 5:45 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. 4G LTE onDATA your smartphoneon your smartphone EDGEWATER HOTEL & WATERPARK...... 5:45 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. COMFORT INN-WEST (I-35 at 40th Avenue West)...... 5:45 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. Terms and conditions apply, see T-Mobile booth for more MILLER HILL MALL (Behind Culver’s Restaurant, near Sears)...... 5:45 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. information. T-Mobile and the magenta color are registered AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN – SPIRIT MOUNTAIN INN – Proctor. 5:45 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG. ©2017 T-Mobile USA, Inc. AMERICINN HOTEL & SUITES – Proctor...... 5:45 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. BEST WESTERN PLUS SPIRIT MOUNTAIN – Proctor...... 5:45 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH (Kirby Circle)...... 5:45 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. COLLEGE OF SAINT SCHOLASTICA (Somers Hall)...... 5:45 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. 17TMO-MN009_UpdatedGrandmaMarathon_Ads_Guide_R1.indd 1 5/5/17 11:32 AM BEST WESTERN BRIDGEVIEW – Superior, WI...... 5:45 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS – Superior, WI...... 5:45 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. BARKER'S ISLAND INN – Superior, WI...... 5:45 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR, WI (Curran-McNeill & Ostrander Halls)...... 5:45 a.m. – 6:15 a.m. AMERICINN – Two Harbors, MN...... 6:15 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. SUPER ONE FOODS – Two Harbors, MN...... 6:15 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Proud Sponsor of Grandma’s Marathon GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON FORGET GET ON BUSES EARLY, it is 1/3-mile to starting line from the drop-off point. DECC – $5.00 All Day Parking...... 4:45 a.m. – 5:15 a.m. SOMETHING? MILLER HILL MALL (Behind Culver’s Restaurant, near Sears)...... 4:45 a.m. – 5:15 a.m. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA-DULUTH (Kirby Circle)...... 4:45 a.m. – 5:15 a.m. Run to Miller Hill Mall. FITGER’S INN...... 4:45 a.m. – 5:15 a.m. EDGEWATER HOTEL & WATERPARK...... 4:45 a.m. – 5:15 a.m. AMERICINN – Two Harbors, MN...... 4:45 a.m. – 5:15 a.m. SUPER ONE FOODS – Two Harbors, MN...... 4:30 a.m. – 5:15 a.m.
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DULUTH Return Bus Service STARTS Grandma's Marathon will provide free return bus service for runners, family and friends after the race to the locations listed below, continuously between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. BUSES ARE LOCATED ON RAILROAD ST. IN FRONT OF THE DECC. HERE NO BIKES OR LARGE STROLLERS PLEASE! 218-722-1202 | 800-477-7089 | hiduluth.com BUSES MARKED: RETURN TO:
UMD/CSS...... UMD, College of Saint Scholastica MILLER HILL MALL...... Miller Hill Mall WEST DULUTH/PROCTOR/...... Motel 6, Comfort Inn-West, Super 8, SPIRIT MOUNTAIN AmericInn, Best Western Plus Spirit Mountain, Americas Best Value Inn – Spirit Mountain Inn EDGEWATER/FITGER’S...... Edgewater Hotel, Days Inn Lakewalk, Fitger’s Inn, Voyageur Lakewalk Inn, Sheraton Hotel SUPERIOR...... UWS, Superior Inn, Best Western Bridgeview, Holiday Inn Express, Barker’s Island Inn TWO HARBORS...... Super One Foods, Superior Shores Resort, The Simply (Two Harbors Buses Return on the Hour) Country Inn, Larsmont Cottages, AmericInn Stable Arahi DULUTH TRANSIT AUTHORITY (DTA)
The Duluth Transit Authority invites participants to ride any city bus or Port Town Trolley free
The Arahi is the ideal shoe for runners who are looking for a light and fast shoe with pronation support. It’s extremely versatile for daily on race day. Just show your race number to the driver. The Trolley shuttles between Grandma's runs or long distance days. Featuring the same HOKA cushioning you’ve grown to love, plus our new J-Frame technology, this lightweight, Restaurant in Canal Park and Superior St. during the race. After 3:00 p.m. the Trolley returns responsive, nimble shoe is both supportive and comfortable. to its regular loop, which includes the Holiday Inn, Radisson Hotel and the Canal Park Lodge. ®
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Racecourse Information Racecourse Information
STARTING LINE INFORMATION MILE MARKERS SAFETY FIRST
Runners should line up according to their Grandma’s Marathon miles are marked by Grandma’s Marathon uses the Event Alert System (EAS) to communicate information on projected finish time, utilizing the posted YELLOW BALLOONS. current course conditions pre-event and on race day. Participants, spectators and volunteers signs in the start corral. There are no facili- Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon miles are should familiarize themselves with the color-coded flags which are posted at the Essentia ties at the start for dressing. marked by TEAL BALLOONS. Health Fitness Expo, the starting lines and at each Water Station on race day. Updates may also be communicated over public address and by race officials. AID/WATER STATIONS MEDICAL SUPPORT & DROPOUT ZONES ALERT LEVEL EVENT CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED ACTIONS Toilets and first aid are available at every If you are having problems and are unable LOW GOOD CONDITIONS ENJOY THE EVENT/BE ALERT aid/water station. to finish, there are 4 dropout zones / fatigue LESS THAN IDEAL CONDITIONS SLOW DOWN/BE PREPARED FOR MODERATE GRANDMA’S MARATHON AID/WATER buses with medical tents. Seeking aid at a WORSENING CONDITIONS STATIONS are located at miles 3, 5, 7, 9, medical tent does not prevent you from con- HIGH POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SLOW DOWN/OBSERVE CHANGES 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25. tinuing the race. However, any assistance CONDITIONS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS/CONSIDER STOPPING Water and Powerade Ion4 (Mountain Berry that results in your being moved forward on EXTREME EVENT CANCELED/EXTREME PARTICIPATION STOPPED Blast) provided at all stations. A limited num- the course will result in your disqualification. OR DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOLLOW EVENT OFFICIAL INSTRUCTION ber of sponges are provided at miles 11, 13, Buses will depart to the DECC when full. RISK OF COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS COVER HANDS, FEET, TOP OF HEAD 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25. CLIF Shot REMEMBER: The drivers are volunteering HYPOTHERMIA RISK OF HYPOTHERMIA EXISTS in a variety of flavors is provided at mile 17. to help you, so please be kind! Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and trained responders are located at each mile GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON MCQUADE ROAD – Approx. 13.4 miles along the race course. Medical assistance is available at the medical tent in the Finish Line AID/WATER STATIONS are located at (just past the Half Marathon Starting Line) Area until 2:45 p.m. – use hospital/emergency room services after 2:45 p.m. IMPORTANT: miles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12. Water LAKEWOOD ROAD – Approx. 16.1 miles Please complete the emergency medical information on the back of your race bib. and Powerade Ion4 (Mountain Berry Blast) (3 miles for the Half Marathon) provided at all stations. CLIF Shot in a 60TH AVENUE EAST – Approx. 19.0 miles UCARE MASSAGE TENT SHOWERS variety of flavors is provided at mile 4. (6 miles for the Half Marathon) Fresh fruit near mile markers 19 and 23.5 26TH AVENUE EAST – Approx. 22.2 miles Located behind Grandma’s Restaurant, Showers are available for race participants on courtesy of (9 miles for the Half Marathon) post-race massages are provided free to Saturday, June 18 at the following locations: race participants by professionally licensed UMD SPORTS & HEALTH CENTER and certified massage therapists on a first- 10 University Drive, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ucare.org come, first-served basis. FREE – bring your own towel. HEALTH CARE THAT STARTS YMCA, 302 West First Street RUNNER/FAMILY MEETING AREA until 4:00 p.m. FREE – includes towel. (AND FINISHES) WITH YOU. ESSENTIA HEALTH FITNESS & Congratulations to all participants. The Meeting Area is in the grassy area near THERAPY CENTER, 402 East 2nd Street the Marine Museum and ship canal. The 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. FREE – includes towel. signs are labeled as follows: AB, CD, EF, GH, IJ, KL, MN, OP, QRS, TUV, and WXYZ. Please complete our runners’ survey Visit our booth, learn about our health NOTE: Finish line announcers will NOT at www.GrandmasMarathon.com. plans and pick up your free gift. Health care that starts with you.® page people. HAVE A GREAT AND SAFE RACE!
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Marathon & Half Marathon Racecourse Map
FRESH FRUIT GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON NEAR MILE 19 & 23.5 OFFICIAL RACECOURSE WATER AND POWERADE: Miles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Courtesy of PERFORMANCE DRINK TIME SPLITS: Start, 6.9m, 11.9m, Finish CLIF ENERGY ZONE: Mile 4 GRANDMA'S MARATHON WATER AND POWERADE: Miles 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 Vanilla, Mocha, Citrus and Razz Mountain Berry Blast is served on the racecourse. will be served on the racecourse. TIME SPLITS: Start, 10k, 13.1m, 20m, 25m, Finish CLIF ENERGY ZONE: Mile 17
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Finish Area & Activities Map
VIP TENT BRIDGE MARITIME CROSSING MUSEUM
RUNNERS’ EXIT GATE
SPECTATORS
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William A. Irvin Racecourse Map & Information
WATER STATION RAMP Canal Park Lodge
Canal Park Brewing Hampton Inn
Pier B Inn on Resort Lake Superior Racecourse Lakewalk
Comfort Suites Lake
RACECOURSE INFORMATION WAVE START In order to provide the safest and most enjoyable race, participants will Please arrive at the starting line of the be divided into 5 starting groups (“waves”). William A. Irvin 5K no later than 5:30 p.m. Please line up in the wave that corresponds to your projected pace per mile. THE RACECOURSE will take you on a tour USE CAUTION! of Canal Park past some of Duluth’s most There are some narrow pathways on the iconic landmarks including Bayfront Festival course, and Canal Park will be busy with Park, Lake Place Park, the Marine Museum, race fans and spectators on race day. the Aerial Lift Bridge and of course, the Visit our website for healthy pork recipes: William A. Irvin Ore Boat. MILE MARKERS PorkBeInspired.com are located at miles 1, 2 and 3.
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Spectator Information
TIPS & REMINDERS
The Half Marathon starts at 6:15 a.m. The expressway, which runs parallel to Grandma’s Marathon starts at 7:45 a.m. Scenic Highway 61, will be open for travel. Drive slow, there will be a lot of cross traffic.
The estimated arrival time for each race is: GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON If you plan to watch the races or meet Men: 7:17 a.m. Women: 7:27 a.m. a runner near the finish, DO NOT go up GRANDMA’S MARATHON WHEELERS Highway 61. Please keep in mind that travel Men: 9:02 a.m. Women: 9:16 a.m. back to the finish line may be impossible GRANDMA’S MARATHON due to traffic delays. Men: 9:55 a.m. Women: 10:13 a.m.
Parking on the expressway is ABSOLUTELY Full and Half Marathon broadcast live on PROHIBITED. Very little or no parking will be available on the access roads connecting the expressway to the racecourse.
Vehicles are not allowed on Scenic Highway London Road, Superior Street and Canal ROCK THE BIG TOP PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY 61 (the racecourse) during the races. Park are the most convenient places to CARS PARKED ON THE RACECOURSE watch the race. In order to secure a parking WILL BE TOWED AT THE OWNER’S spot near these roads, you will want to get EXPENSE! to your viewing location early.
A spectator bus will leave from Kirby Circle PLEASE NOTE: at UMD beginning at 8:00 a.m. running Spectators are not allowed on the race- continuously until 3:00 p.m. on race day. course at any time for safety reasons. NO BIKES OR LARGE STROLLERS Bicycles and inline skates are expressly PLEASE! prohibited. Glassblowing LIVE RUNNER TRACKING Track participants' progress via the T-Mobile supported LIVE RUNNER TRACKING MAP, classes! available at GrandmasMarathon.com. Download the official Grandma's Marathon app (available on iOS and Android devices) to follow runners live. TWO STUDIOS & TWICE THE FUN Because of limited communication coverage on some remote areas of the course, there might be a significant delay or no tracking data available. Please be patient LakeSuperiorArtGlass.com as information is updated and coverage improves throughout the day.
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GRAND PRIX Best Viewing Points SERIES RACE There is NO PARKING AT THE START LEMON DROP HILL (Mile 22) of the half marathon or the marathon. We (Approximately 26th Ave. East) strongly recommend you watch the race Lemon Drop Hill is a crucial point on the from one of the locations listed below. racecourse for runners where they love some extra support! LONDON ROAD (Miles 19-23.5) SUPERIOR STREET (Miles 24-25) Many spectators find London Road to be Superior St. runs through the heart of down- an ideal place to see the race because they town Duluth and is so close to the finish line don’t have to fight the expressway traffic. that the excitement is electrifying. Parking on Parking on London Road is not permitted, Superior St. is not allowed, but parking on the however there are many places to park on streets or in the parking ramps above Superior the streets above London Road. St. is permissible. Please follow all parking regulations to avoid receiving a citation.
DOWNTOWN DULUTH PUBLIC PARKING RAMPS (Fees Vary)
1ST STREET AT LAKE AVENUE 2ND STREET AT 4TH AVENUE WEST Parking ramp located on left side of 1st St., Ramp on right of 2nd St., between 4th just before Lake Ave. and 3rd Ave. West. PRESENTED BY 1ST STREET AT 1ST AVENUE WEST MICHIGAN ST. AT 6TH AVENUE WEST Public lot on left side of 1st St., just before Public lot located on Michigan St. next to Deluxe Coney Island. The Depot. 1ST STREET AT 2ND AVENUE WEST See pages 28-31 for directions and map. Parking ramp at the Holiday Center located Parking is very limited in Canal Park. Unless on left of 1st St., between 2nd Ave. West you are staying at one of the hotels in this and 3rd Ave. West. area, we suggest parking in downtown 1ST STREET AT 3RD AVENUE EAST Duluth above Superior Street and walking Parking ramp on lower side of 1st St. to the finish line.
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PARKING DIRECTIONS
All parking options below are within walking distance to the DECC and finish line. Order your copy of the race results edition. See the parking map on pages 30-31 for the location of these parking lots. Email [email protected] or call (218) 723-5281 PARKING IN THE DECC RAMP & OPEN LOT – $5.00 IMPORTANT! Parking will be available in the DECC Parking From 5-7 p.m. on Friday, June 16 Ramp & DECC Lot adjacent to the movie there will be no access into or out theatre. To access the ramp from I-35, take of the Bayfront Parking Lots and Savor the Lake Ave./5th Ave. West Exit (#256B). significant traffic delays near the DECC during the running of the PARKING AT BAYFRONT PARK – $5.00 your William A. Irvin 5K. During this time, (Next to the DECC/10 minute walk to we highly recommend finding a parking success! finish line.) To access these lots from I-35, space in downtown Duluth and walking take the 5th Ave. West Exit (#256B). the skywalk to the DECC. A FULL-LINE, FOODSERVICE DISTRIBUTOR SERVING THE UPPER MIDWEST PARKING IN DOWNTOWN DULUTH UPPERLAKESFOODS.COM • 800.879.1265 • 801 INDUSTRY AVENUE • CLOQUET, MINNESOTA Parking Fees Vary (5 to 15 minute walk to DECC and finish SKYWALK ACCESS line.) There are multiple public parking Skywalk access to the DECC is at 3rd Ave. ramps, lots and spaces in downtown West and 1st St. Please follow all parking Duluth. To access these lots from I-35, take regulations. exit 256A (Mesaba Ave./Superior St. Exit) 148 Great Northern Minnesota/Wisconsin to Michigan St. & Twin Cities area locations.
UMD EVENING SHUTTLE SERVICE
Grandma’s Marathon provides FREE evening shuttle bus service to the Canal Park area for runners, family and friends who are staying at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
FRIDAY, JUNE 16 Buses continually depart Kirby Circle at UMD from 4:00 p.m. until PG_4.625x1.75_MIN_WI_TwinCities_105675.indd 1 4/7/17 8:43 AM midnight and arrive at the DECC parking lot’s main entrance off of Railroad Street. Return buses leave from the same location at the DECC until midnight. Please Note: From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., buses will pick up and drop off patrons at the Radisson Hotel, due to the simultaneous running of the William A. Irvin 5K.
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Arco Coffee Huff Entertainment Lizzards Art Gallery Simon Properties – Austin Jarrow Solutions & Framing Miller Hill Mall Duluth Curling Club Hunt Electric North Shore Scenic Sound Central Canal Park Tent Duluth Entertainment Inn on Lake Superior Railroad Production Services Convention Center Johnson’s Bakery Residence Inn Marriot St. Louis County Engwall Florists Lake County Security Jewelers Voyageur Bus Company G&K Services Thurs. June 15th through Saturday June 17th PRODUCT SPONSORS
A&L Properties Como Oil & Propane Halvor Lines Trucking Olive Garden Advantage Solutions Duluth Area Chamber Hampton Inn Pizza Luce Altec HiLine, LLC of Commerce Jamar Sir Benedict’s Tavern on Andren’s The Duluth Experience Lake County Ambulance the Lake Anytime Fitness Duluth International Lake Superior Art Glass Sunbelt Rentals Ben & Jerry’s Airport Authority Lake Superior Magazine The Reader Boldt Construction Duluth Transit Authority Lamar Advertising Valentini’s Vicino Lago Bullyan RV Center Fitger’s Wine Cellars London Road Rentals Vanilla Bean Restaurant Canal Park Brewing Frame Corner & Gallery Nemadji Golf Course Voortman Cookies Canal Park Lodge Gold Cross Ambulance Old Chicago Wipfli College Inn Broth Greater Downtown Old Dutch Foods Zoll Medical Corporation Comfort Suites Council Old Home Foods
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2018–NO LOTTERY! Registration for the 2018 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon will be on a first come, first served basis. Registration opens October 1, 2017.
For more information on any of Grandma’s Marathon’s races or events, visit www.GrandmasMarathon.com