Grandma's Minnesota Mile

Grandma’s Minnesota Mile road race is a 1-mile event in downtown Duluth on Sunday, September 9, and is open to runners of all skill levels. The Minnesota Mile offers runners a unique opportunity to secure a spot in next year’s Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, as 250 finishers will be randomly selected to receive guaranteed entries into the 2013 half marathon on June 22. The race begins one block east of Fitger’s on Superior Street and finishes near the Holiday Center. The Minnesota Mile event includes a number of race divisions: 8:50 a.m. - Wheelchair Mile; 9 a.m. - Verizon Wireless Kids Mile (Ages 8 to 14 - FREE); 9:20 a.m. - All City Mile (Recreational); 10 a.m. - Duluth Mile (Semi-Elite); 10:20 a.m. - Minnesota Mile (Elite - $15 Prize Purse). Registration for all divisions is conducted exclusively online at www.grandmasmarathon.com. Late registration (September 8 and 9) is $25 in the lobby at Fitger's, 600 East Superior Street, Saturday, September 8, from noon to 6 p.m., and race morning from 7- 8:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.grandmasmarathon.com or call 218-727-0947.