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2026 Minnesota Mile

Join us for the 20th Annual Minnesota Mile on Friday, September 11!

The 2026 Minnesota Mile will take participants on a 1-mile course along the scenic Skyline Parkway, where you can enjoy spectacular views of Lake Superior, the St. Louis River Bay, and Minnesota’s early fall foliage. Take in all the majestic beauty Duluth has to offer in one 5,280-foot loop!

All participants will receive a Minnesota Mile long-sleeve shirt. NOTE: Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred to another year.

Race packet pickup will be available Thursday-Friday, September 10-11 at the following times and locations:

  • Thursday, September 10: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Grandma's Marathon Office (351 Canal Park Drive) NOTE: Free 10-minute parking is available at the Inn on Lake Superior located directly across the street.

  • Friday, September 11: 3:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
    Enger Park Golf Course Clubhouse (1801 W. Skyline Parkway)

Registration fees

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

Minnesota Mile - YOUTH (18 & Under)

Grab your family and friends and enjoy a run on one of Minnesota's most scenic racecourses!

  1. Free

    Kids run free in 2026!

    Jun 30 - Sep 11
    Register for Minnesota Mile - YOUTH (18 & Under)

Minnesota Mile - ADULT (Ages 19 & Older)

Price changes in 6 days 12 hours

KIDS RUN FREE

In celebration of its 50th year, Grandma’s Marathon has announced that it will offer FREE KIDS ENTRIES (18 & under) to each of the five Young Athletes Foundation races in 2026.

Healthy communities start with healthy kids. By removing the element of cost for these races, we hope to open the door for more kids to run, play, and discover what they’re capable of.

This is how healthy lifestyles start, and it’s just one of the ways we can help take care of our community and extend the amazing impact of Grandma’s Marathon past one weekend in June.

We hope there’s plenty of new faces at our events in 2026. We’re excited to see you at the start line!

Team Competition Details

Create a team with your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to participate in this FREE friendly competition and a chance to earn Team Awards!

TEAM REQUIREMENTS

  • Each team must consist of a minimum of (3) three individuals. There is no maximum limit on how many individuals can be on a team - the more the merrier!
  • Team categories include:
    • Mixed (Great for families and co-ed teams!)
    • Corporate (all team members must be full- or part-time employees of the same business)
  • Each team must designate a Team Captain, who will register for the Minnesota Mile first and create the team (see details below).

STEPS FOR CREATING AND JOINING A TEAM

1. Choose a Team Captain who will register for the race first and create the team.

2. Team Captain - select the "Register" button to the right, create or log into your Race Roster account and answer the registration questions.

3. In the section on the form titled "Add Participant To a Team" select "Yes, create a new team and add this participant"

4. Team Captain - Select your team category (all female, all male, all youth, mixed or corporate), input your team name, and complete the remainder of the registration process. IMPORTANT: Please remember the name you assign to your team as you will need to share it with your teammates.

5. Team Captain - please share the team name you entered with your fellow team members.

6. Additional Team Members can now register for the race and join the team by following these steps:

  • Select the "Register" button to the right, create or log into your Race Roster account and answer the registration questions.
  • In the section on the registration form titled "Add Participant to a Team", select: "Yes, add this participant to a team created by someone else".
  • Select your team name and complete the remainder of the registration process.

TIMED COMPETITION SCORING

The three fastest team members' times will be added together, and the teams with the fastest cumulative time in each category will win.

TEAM AWARDS

Awards will be given to the fastest and largest teams in each category.


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