Duluth, Minn.: Grandma's Marathon-Duluth, Inc. is proud to announce that Laura Wright has been named director of event and program development for the nonprofit organization.
Wright joined Grandma's Marathon in 1999 as the assistant promotions coordinator intern. In March of 2000, after graduating from the University of Minnesota Duluth, she was hired as the public relations director.
In her new position, Wright will focus on the creation and implementation of new events and programs as well as working to develop and improve existing Grandma's Marathon programs. She will also play a lead role in orchestrating auxiliary events held during Grandma's Marathon weekend and throughout the year, coordinating and meeting the needs of VIP Guests, developing and overseeing merchandise operations and assisting with the production of all race publications.
Grandma's Marathon is the 13th largest marathon in the nation. What started as a small road race consisting of 150 runners has grown to be a weekend running festival featuring Grandma's Marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the William A. Irvin 5K, and attracting over 17,000 runners from across the globe. The 31st annual Grandma's Marathon is June 16, 2007.
For more information about Grandma's Marathon log on to www.grandmasmarathon.com.
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