May 23, 2018
June 16: NAZ Elite's Olympic Trials 6th Placer Kellyn Taylor Running Grandma's Marathon
Taylor says she's looking forward to using the fitness she built up before DNFing in the tough conditions in Boston.
June 21, 2015
Kenyans Elisha Barno (2:10:36) And Jane Kibii (2:32:06) Win 2015 Grandma's Marathon
Barno won over last year's CR setter Dominic Ondoro (2:11:17) while Jordan Chipangama was 3rd (2:11:17). On the women's side USA's Lindsey Scherf was a close second in 2:32:19 while CR holder Sarah Kiptoo was 3rd (2:32:51). Shadrack Biwott won the men's half in 64:09 as the top three were only separated by a second. Neelly Spence Gracey won the women's race (1:11:25).
*TwinCities.com: Barno And Ondoro Are Training Partners Who Worked Together For Most Of The Race At mile 20 Ondoro said, "Don't wait for me. Just go."
*Star Tribune: Kenyans push each other to finish 1-2
*Star Tribune: Half-marathon goes to the wire for top 3 finishers Spence says she's ready to move up to the full marathon.
*A Lot More Coverage From Duluth News Tribune