May 11, 2021
DULUTH, Minn. – Following Governor Tim Walz’s announcement last week to end restrictions on outdoor limits and indoor activities by the end of May, Grandma’s Marathon announced Tuesday that they will now be allowing spectators and a post-race celebration for the 2021 race.
“Those things were crossed off pretty early in our planning process based on the previous guidelines, and the result was going to be a very different feeling come race weekend,” Executive Director Shane Bauer said. “Bringing those pieces back will not only amplify the experience of our participants, but it’s great for our community members who wait all year to be part of Grandma’s Marathon weekend.”
Created: May 11, 2021 01:14 PM
With the loosening of state health guidelines, two traditional parts of Grandma s Marathon weekend are coming back.
Event organizers said spectators will now be welcomed back and a post-race celebration will be held. Those things were crossed off pretty early in our planning process based on the previous guidelines, and the result was going to be a very different feeling come race weekend, Executive Director Shane Bauer said. Bringing those pieces back will not only amplify the experience of our participants, but it s great for our community members who wait all year to be part of Grandma s Marathon weekend.
WDIO-TV Created: May 11, 2021 11:00 AM
Spectators will be allowed at this year s Grandma s Marathon and there will be a post-race celebration after all, but in a different location.
Organizers announced the changes to their plans Tuesday following Gov. Tim Walz s announcement about loosening capacity limits and distancing requirements. Though spectators will now be allowed, organizers will use mitigation tactics in an effort to prevent large groups from forming. People who come down to the finish line area will notice some obstructed sightlines, some viewpoints that used to be available that won t be this year, just in an effort to try and do our part to encourage people to disperse and keep their distance from other people, Director of Marketing & Public Relations Zach Schneider said.