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Grandma’s Marathon at 50: Records fell, a ship broke loose and runners went virtual

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By Christa Lawler Verified
| The Minnesota Star Tribune Verified
Grandma’s Marathon at 50: Records fell, a ship broke loose and runners went virtual A look back at the highlights of Minnesota’s oldest marathon as it hits a milestone. Racers start the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon during Grandma's Marathon weekend in 2025. (Erica Dischino) Comment Gift Share DULUTH — Entry into the first Grandma’s Marathon was as easy as sending $3 and a race form to director Scott Keenan’s dad’s house on Arrowhead Road. Miss the window? No sweat.
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Meet the 76-year-old who’s the only person to finish every single Grandma’s

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By Christa Lawler Verified
| Mankato Free Press Verified
DULUTH — The half-dozen runners who had completed every Grandma’s Marathon since it started were known, in 1997, as “The Six Pack.” Within two years, they became the “The Iron Four.” The ever-dwindling gang had a decade-plus stretch as “The Iron Three” and a shorter stint as “The Iron Two.” Heading into the 50th Grandma’s Marathon on Saturday, just one of the original pack remains in the running. John Naslund, 76, of Bloomington, has crossed the finish line every year since the race began.
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Last man running: This Bloomington man, 76, is the only person to finish all of the Grandma’s Marathons - so far

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By Christa Lawler Verified
| The Minnesota Star Tribune Verified
Last man running: This Bloomington man, 76, is the only person to finish all of the Grandma’s Marathons - so far John Naslund is the only runner registered this year who has completed Minnesota’s oldest marathon every year. Grandma's Marathon's Iron Four, Joe Johnson (from left), Jim Nowak, Rick Jackson, John Naslund, were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002. Naslund is the last of these runners with an intact streak.
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