The Price to Run Grandma’s Marathon Set to Increase

The 42nd running of Grandma's Marathon happens on June 16th and the price to register for the race goes up this weekend.

On April 1st the cost to register goes from $135 to $145. Entries for the full Marathon are taken on a first come, first serve basis until the race reaches 9,000 participants.

The price increase also affects the Great Grandma’s Challenge, which teams the William A. Irvin 5K with the full marathon. There are still spots remaining, registration is limited to the first 500 individuals, the price for that goes from $200 to $210.

The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the William A. Irvin 5K races are sold out for 2018.

You can register online for Grandma’s Marathon and the Great Grandma’s Challenge at GrandmasMarathon.com.

2018 Grandma’s Marathon Online Registration and Fee Structure

Grandma’s Marathon
January 1 – March 31, 2018:
$135 – option to purchase commemorative jacket at discount price
April 1 – June 1, 2018:
$145 – option to purchase commemorative jacket at discount price
Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
Registration closed October 1, 2017 as the race capacity of 7,500 participants was reached within five hours.
William A. Irvin 5K
Registration closed December 28, 2017 as the race capacity of 2,000 participants was reached.
Great Grandma’s Challenge- Marathon*
January 1 – March 31, 2018:
$200 – option to purchase commemorative jacket at discount price
April 1 – June 1, 2018:
$210 – option to purchase commemorative jacket at discount price
*Great Grandma’s Challenge is limited to the first 500 registrants.
Great Grandma’s Challenge- Half Marathon
2018 registration closed. Limited to the first 500 registrants.