The point-to-point course starts north of Duluth near Two Harbors and follows Scenic Highway 61 along Lake Superior. It has rolling hills and a net downhill, then goes through downtown Duluth to the finish in Canal Park. The marathon time limit is seven hours, a pace of roughly 16 minutes per mile, and slower runners are asked to stay on the right side of the road. The weekend also includes the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and a 5K.
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