2026 Grandma's Marathon Race Weekend

Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 2:45 AM CDT

Location: 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802
Type: Run

Race feel

Run the Grandma's Marathon or Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon by fundraising for Semper Fi & America's Fund and support service members.

For a Cause

Great for

Military & First Responders

Participate in the iconic Grandma's Marathon Race Weekend by joining the Semper Fi & America's Fund Team. This unique opportunity allows you to earn your entry to the full or half marathon by raising funds and awareness for critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. Your involvement directly supports those who have served our nation, providing essential care and lifetime support. It's a chance to run a renowned race while making a significant impact.

What to expect

Earn complimentary entry to Grandma's Marathon or the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon.
Receive a training shirt, a race day shirt, and a runner's goodie bag.

From the organizer

Earn your entry to the 2026 entry to Grandma's Marathon or the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon by raising funds and awareness for Semper Fi & America's Fund.

Semper Fi & America’s Fund cares for our nation’s critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. Supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, we provide one-on-one case management, connection, and lifetime support.

Today. Tomorrow. Together.

To learn more about Semper Fi & America's Fund please visit thefund.org.

What are the benefits of joining the Semper Fi & America's Fund Team?

Complimentary entry to Grandma's Marathon or Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon

A training shirt, a race day shirt and runner's goodie bag!

An online fundraising link set up by RunSignUp.com that you can send to your donors.

Timely updates from our Race Coordinator.

Prizes for the top fundraisers!

The heartfelt thanks of the injured Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Soldiers you will be supporting!