It's surprising for non-runners to learn that one of the most coveted marathon race entries is Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota.
The race always sells out, and hoteliers in Duluth and neighboring Superior, Wisconsin have given the event their ultimate seal of approval: rate gouging and 3-night minimum stay requirements.
On the positive side, runners who participate love the race, and downtown Duluth is turned into a Mardi Gras for sweaty runners.
I haven't run it, but Grandma's is on my to-do list.
The race name? It comes from a popular Duluth eatery.
UPDATE 8:30PM CDT: Actually the race was today, not Sunday. And we have the winners here!
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