Posted: January 27, 2004

Athletics: Registration is Now Open for 28th Annual Grandma's Marathon

(Duluth, MN) Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the 28th annual Grandma's Marathon on Saturday, June 19, 2004! Applications for the 26.2-mile race are now available, and were mailed on Wednesday, January 21 to individuals who requested them as well as to those who registered for the race in 2003 and 2002.

An entry form can be obtained by calling (218) 727-0947, or by downloading and printing one off the web site www.grandmasmarathon.com/registration (Note: the form will be posted on the web site on Monday, January 26, 2004). Grandma's Marathon reached the capacity limit of 9,000 in record time last year, filling in just 12 days. Marathon officials anticipate registration to close quickly again this year, and encourage those interested in participating to complete and return their application as soon as possible.

The 2004 Grandma's Marathon weekend begins on Thursday, June 17 with the SMDC Health and Fitness Expo and continues on Friday, June 18 with the Michelina's All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner, Whipper Snapper Races for Kids, guest speaking presentations and the William A. Irvin 5K (6:00 p.m.).

The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and Grandma's Marathon are on Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 6:45 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. respectively. In addition, the Staff and Board of Grandma's Marathon are pleased to host the 2004 USA Women,s Half Marathon Championship on June 19. The race starts at 6:15 a.m. and will be run on the same course as the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon.

For more information on the 2004 Grandma's Marathon weekend visit the web site www.grandmasmarathon.com or call (218) 727-0947.