The Duluth Rundown

In a second TDR Podcast with Adam (after 7 years!), Tony and Mike catch up on some new material. Adam had the unique opportunity to pace and crew gold medal Olympian Jessie Diggins at the 2026 Superior Fall Trail Race, so naturally many questions came up from that experience. Adam also talks about his own thoughts on trail ultramarathons, nutrition, injury prevention, skiing and more. Listen in fo...

The September 2026 Rundown is full of recent race results from the Fall NMTC series, and other races from trail to road, 1 to 100 miles. There are many, many upcoming races to choose from as the season winds down, so listen in for a listing of all types of events coming up. Do you have a race in mind that’s coming up or with results to share? Let us know by emailing theduluthrundown@gmail.co...

In this month’s TDR Interview, Tony and Mike sit down with recent 2026 Duluth East graduates Taylor and Will to talk about their budding running careers, their thoughts and feelings on moving onto collegiate running, and a bit of a unique twist on the standard Duluth Rundown interview process. Listen in to hear about Taylor and Will’s favorite memories running in Duluth for East cross...

Right in the middle of northern Minnesota’s racing season, we have heaps of race results to report. Upcoming races include the NMTC Fall Trail Race Series, the Minnesota Mile, Superior Fall Trail Races, NorthShore Inline Marathon/Run, and few others. Trail conditions are excellent – get out there! We had a listener suggestion/question for this month’s Coach’s Corner regarding how...

Jarrow probably doesn’t need much of an introduction. He is a previous interview subject years back in the early days of The Duluth Rundown. This month, we pick Jarrow’s mind on his recent Grandma’s Marathon finish and upcoming attempt to finish his 12th Voyageur 50 Mile Trail Ultramarathon. Listen in to hear some excellent stories from perhaps the only person to be at every sing...

July is a busy racing month, and Mike announces a strong handful of race results from all types of running events. There are a few upcoming races to get your midsummer fix, from short, long, road, trail, and multisport events on the calendar. Trail conditions are good – dry and perhaps overgrown depending on where you go. In July’s Coach’s Corner, Tony talks about heat training a...

For the June 2026 interview section of The Duluth Rundown podcast, Tony and Mike did something a little different by collecting a variety of sound clips from the Grandma’s Marathon weekend. From course setup, the Hoops Running Club shakeout run at Blacklist Brewing, the bus ride to the start line, and post-race at the finisher’s area, Mike talked to some previous TDR interview guests a...

This is the Duluth Rundown Grandma’s Marathon special episode! Listen in for Tony and Mike’s remarks on Duluth’s premiere running event just days away – the 50th Anniversary Grandma’s Marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, and William A. Irvin 5k. In addition, many more upcoming races are listed, and Mike announces a handful of recent race results, including the...

Listen in to a jovial conversation with local Duluth runner Tom O’Rourke as he reminisces on his running career, from starting running after college as a way to kick cigarettes, to running several marathons and chipping down his time, to decades later dipping his toes into trail ultramarathons. Tom was mentored early on by the legendary Dan Conway – listen in to hear stories from the D...

In the May 2026 edition of the Duluth Rundown, numerous race results are listed, and plenty of upcoming races are available in all types of distances and formats. Trail conditions are generally good, but be aware of changing weather conditions such as heavy rain, and wildfire risks. Tony discusses Grandma’s Marathon coming up in this week’s Coach’s Corner segment. Mike and Tony t...

Benjamin is a lifetime North Shore Minnesota resident and has been running on area trails for most of that time. From biking to Alaska, trail ultramarathons, triathlon racing, and now going for his first true road marathon finish at Grandma’s 2026, Ben has a varied and exciting history with running training and racing. Listen in to hear Ben’s running story, and how he balances training...

Race results are in from the Fitgers 5k and NCT Races. Upcoming races include a road race in Hibbing – Victory 5k, and the NMTC Spring Trail Race Series. Check out NMTC Spring Series web page  for the new race schedule, which has changed from 2025.  Trails in Duluth are officially closed – check websites like the City of Duluth , Superior Hiking Trail Association , and COGGS (Cyclists...

Local Duluth runner and coach James has been running, cycling, paddling and more for most of his life. His love for Duluth running and outdoor adventure began as a student at UMD, and trail running and racing became a more serious passion as he moved back to Duluth a couple years after college and a stint working in the Twin Cities area. Listen in to hear James’s story on how he got into run...

Amid a snowy March, race results and upcoming running events are very exclusive to the Grandma’s Marathon YAF series of races, including results from the Saint Fennessy 4k/2k and an upcoming race announcement for the Fitger’s 5k in April. Trail conditions are highly variable with snow, rain, sub-zero temperatures and above-average temperatures all forecasted within the current one-week...

Join in on an interview with lifelong Duluth area resident, runner and current pro triathlete Shyanne McGregor. Shyanne was running and racing locally for a few years before trying a triathlon with a used road bike, and quickly found joy, excitement and success with the sport. Listen to hear her story about athletics from a young age, tips as a physical therapist and athlete to staying injury-free...

In the February 2026 edition of The Duluth Rundown, race results are mentioned from nearby running races Arrowhead 135, Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run, Hartley Park 10k and Frozen 4 Hour/5k. Upcoming races include the Saint Fennessy 4k on Saturday, March 14. Trail conditions are perfect but variable weather conditions are present and winter trail running conditions may vary day by day. Tony talks...