![]() ![]() I've heard there is a feeling of solitude to the run, at least the full marathon, with long stretches without many spectators along the course. The course is described as gently rolling without any knee-jarring hills. The weekend featured 4K and 5K races as well. (Everyone needs a DNF at some point.) There were over 7,000 finishers of the Half Marathon. Congratulations to all the runners, even those that may have entered but did not finish. ![]() You can find the full official results here. I hope I didn't miss any of the local and Steele County runners. How many of your neighbors are listed below? The spaghetti dinner hosted by Grandmas was delicious.Plenty of area runners took part in the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. ![]() There are several hotels near the finish line and all are very walkable. Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.) We stayed at a hotel near the finish line, but if you drive in for your packet pick up, there were lines of cars the afternoon before the race to get to the convention center. It had been 90's the previous days and I've read that it has been close to freezing on other years.This is a course with little to no shade if there is full sun. It was supposed to be 65 and rain and the sun arrived full force on mile 9 and temperatures hovered in mid-70's. A "hill" at mile 22 seems bigger than it is by the simple fact that it comes at the end. Race Tips This course is rolling - some slight graded, long inclines, but nothing too steep or intimidating. Not only was Grandmas team of volunteers organized, they were the most welcoming helpful and friendly group that wanted nothing more than everyone to have fun and be happy. ![]() Loved the easy packet pick up, great pre-race dinner, easy transportation to the start, beautiful scenery along Lake Superior and one of the most fabulous finish line parties. Well organized, coordinated marathon By SBC about 2017 Review This is just about the most well organized, coordinated marathon I have ever had the pleasure to run. Custom Race Map & Elevation Profile Service.Request a Race be Added to the Pace Band Page.Request a Marathon be Added to the Marathon Time Converter Tool. ![]()
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