The North End Nightmare will take place and round out the Grandma's Marathon season which has been marred by COVID-19.

This year as like last year will take place in Superior, and they are encouraging costumes, according to WDIO, even Mayor Jim Paine will will wear one to the event. The 5K will become a 2 miler this year. Running the same as other Grandma's Marathon races, it will be in waves for the 50 runners they are allowing.

The race is run on October 24th and will be run in waves like I said before. It will start at the Thirsty Pagan Brewing on Winter Street.  The races will begin at 2 pm with 50 runners at a time and you still can register to get in the race.

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According to the Grandma's Marathon Website, here are the Featured Races:

  • Spider Dash – The Spider Dash is a free, trick-or-treat walk for kids 14 & under along a half mile section of the North End Nightmare race course. Participants will be able to walk the course, enjoy the Halloween-themed decorations, and receive treats & goodies via a self-serve, contactless method in each themed zone. Parents or other adults in the same household are welcome to accompany children while they participate.
  • North End Nightmare 5K 2 Miler*- Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume, grab your family and friends, and join us for the 2nd annual North End Nightmare along a spooky 2-Mile course in Superior’s North End.  
    In-Person and Virtual Options available.You can still register the day of the race for $35 Adults and $15 Kids or online you can

    The swag is worth it alone, which you can see on their website.

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