March 13, 2013 Another great event that is part of Grandmas Marathon weekend is ready to open for registration this week. However, if you want to participate you'll want to register as soon as you can as this does fill up.
March 5, 2013 Snow? What snow? It's time to think Grandmas Marathon Weekend! Grandmas has announced thatif you are training for a race during June’s Grandma's Marathon weekend, then you won’t want to miss the annual Gearing Up for Grandma's pre-race seminar.
February 12, 2013 St. Jude is the newest charity partner of Grandma's Marathon and the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. Make the decision now to be a St. Jude Hero. It will guarantee that you have a bib number the day of Grandma's Marathon, for either the full or the half! You can even choose to be part of B105's team!! On behalf of the kids of St. Jude, thank you!
February 11, 2013 I've run Fitger's 5K that past several years, and it's a great way for me to kick off training for the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon. This year's Fitger's 5K is April 20th and if you want to join the fun, sign up soon to guarantee your spot.
February 7, 2013 Get ready to hit the training roads, or treadmills, and cross you fingers because lottery registration for the 2013 Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon begins Monday, February 11th. You can register individually or as a group so you either all get in or nobody gets in.
December 21, 2012 Start the New Year off right! Knowing that you have lodging guaranteed for Grandma's Marathon 2013. How is the training going? I know, I'm in the same boat! It's hard to train in the cold temps and keeping your footing in the snow is difficult. But, one thing you can ease, is your mind and wondering where you, friend or family are going to stay on the big weekend! Here's how:
November 5, 2012
Every two years, Grandma's Marathon offers a unique opportunity for 100 individuals to purchase guaranteed entries into the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. And THIS IS THE YEAR! Here's the details:
August 28, 2012 Another summer is coming to an end, and with that is the last Wednesday Night At The Races put on by the Young Athletes Foundation and Grandma's Marathon.
August 15, 2012 Ken usually lets you know about Wednesday Night at the Races, but he's on vacation and I didn't want you to miss out!
August 13, 2012 Every year, as you stand on the sidewalk watching the runners race by you, you think, NEXT year, I'm doing this! After all, you have a whole year to train, (for a mile), right? Time to get yourself signed up for the Minnesota Mile!!! Talk about motivation, you have the chance to further your running goals by winning a 2013 Garry Bjorklun Half Marathon entry
August 8, 2012 Another Wednesday, and another fun filled Wednesday Night At The Races with Grandma's Marathon and the Young Athletes Foundation. Tonight the event will take place at Griggs Field on the UMD Campus
August 1, 2012 It's already the second week of Wednesday Night At The Races, put on by the Young Athletes Foundation and Grandmas Marathon. This week, the free races for kids 14 and under is at Public Schools Stadiums. It's a great way to get the kids out in the summer!
