Thousands Watch Grandma’s Marathoners

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Thousands of people were lined up from Two Harbors to Canal Park.

Spectators braved the elements to see the nearly 18,000 runners race the half and full marathons.

“It’s a big event,” said Zach Dawiec from Kenosha, Wisconsin. “I’ve never really been to a marathon and watched one. I’m glad I came to one and actually witnessed one and how big it actually is for runners.”

“I pretty much meet like a lot of new people when I’m out here, it’s fun,” said Marie Lena.

Each year Grandma’s brings in about 50,000 spectators, friends and family.