More Than Miles - Long Run Series

More Than Miles is a free, three-run long run series in Duluth, Minnesota, organized by Duluth Running Co. to prepare participants for Grandma's Marathon and other summer races. The series runs from April to late May, offering distance options suitable for both marathon and half marathon training. The format includes three supported group long runs, each followed by coffee, food, refreshments, music, and a post-run gathering. New and experienced runners, those training for a spring race, and individuals seeking a group run are welcome. The three runs increase in distance throughout the series. "We're Just Getting Started!" begins at Duluth Running Co. with 7- and 12-mile choices. "Steady...Steady..." starts and ends at Spirit Mountain on the Munger Trail, providing 10- and 18-mile options. "Go the Distance!" serves as a preview of the Grandma's Marathon course, starting on Old Scenic Highway and returning to Duluth Running Co., with 12- and 20-mile distances. The series functions more as a structured training block with camaraderie, extended mileage, and social time afterward, rather than a formal race circuit.