Joel Reichow Becomes First Runner to Win Grandma’s Half and Full Marathon

Reichow is the first American male to win the Grandma's full marathon since 2009.

DULUTH, Minn.- Race day for the 49th annual Grandma’s Marathon was officially underway on Saturday.

It was a historic day in the men’s race as Joel Reichow took home the full marathon title with a time of 2:11:58, becoming the first runner to win Grandma’s half and full marathon.

Reichow won the half marathon back in 2023.

Reichow is the first American male to win the Grandma’s full marathon since 2009.