3 weeks ago Registration for the June 22 running of Grandma's Marathon will remain open for an extra week. This extension now gives runners through Friday, June 7 to join the field for the event’s 37th running
April 10, 2013 If you're training for any one of Grandma's Marathon races and need a 5K for training--here's your event! Saturday, April 13th is the 4th Annual Polar Bear 5K Run and Walk to raise money for Northern Lights Elementary School in Superior.
January 29, 2013 If you've been putting off getting registered for Grandma's Marathon (we're less than 5 months away!) you should think about getting it in soon! Runners registering for the 37th Grandma's Marathon field have through Thursday to enter the race at a reduced cost. On Feb. 1, the current entry fee of $90 increases to $95.
December 26, 2012 Living here in The Great White North we all know that the snow and cold can make the simplest tasks a hassle, like taking out the garbage. Well this Canadian Dad decided to have a little fun, and maybe scare his neighbors too.
September 19, 2012 Grandma’s Marathon is partnering with marathon enthusiast and business owner Bob Strommen on a book project for release prior to the 2013 marathon.
The preliminary working title is "When Will it Get Fun? – Running for a Lifetime or a Lifeline? A Look at Life, Love and Leadership
September 18, 2012 Come out to Mont du Lac and enjoy a celebration of Oktoberfest, a celebration of fall, and a celebration of exercise! This is a 5K that you can run or walk at your own pace.
September 7, 2012 Today is the last day to save on your entry fee for Sunday's Minnesota Mile. At the end of today, the $20 fee ends and so does online registration. For $25 late registration, you must sign up in person at Fitger's Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. or race morning from 7 - 8:30 a.m.
August 6, 2012 I survived! Friday I posted about Saturday's Dirty Girl Run. I'm still cleaning mud out of places I shouldn't really mention here, but it was worth every scrub.
August 3, 2012 I'm getting DIRTY this weekend!
June 27, 2012 Maybe you're still nursing your blisters or your calf cramp, but it's not too early to start planning for Grandma's Marathon 2013! Or maybe you didn't run, but would like to set a long term goal to run your first marathon, half marathon, or even 5k.
June 6, 2012 Get your shoes on kids, (adults too!) it's National Running Day! Even if you're not a runner, today is a good of a day as any to get started. National Running Day falls on the first Wednesday in June each year
June 6, 2012 Every once in a while you read a story or watch a video that is truly inspiring. Meet Matt, who has Spastic Cerebral Palsy. This video was shot by his mom at a school field day event. Matt had the option to sit out of the event but he chose to run. He has said in interviews that if was not for the cheering and encouragement of his classmates he may not have been able to make it.
