Grandma's Marathon Boosts Local Business

Grandma’s Marathon turns 50 this weekend, pumping nearly $40 million into the local economy—and Canal Park is buzzing with anticipation. Newer shops are scrambling to make hundreds of donuts and handle crowds, while veteran spots like Canal Park Brewery brace for their busiest, highest-grossing day yet. With some longtime businesses gone, the pressure’s on the remaining ones to step up. Pro tip from the pros: stay patient, serve well, and open early—because thousands of runners and fans are coming, and they’re here to make memories. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e4bfd570f9b8edb