2026 Grandma's Marathon Race Weekend
- Date Fri 19th June 2026
- Time 1:00PM CDT
- Location Duluth, Minnesota
- Price $53.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 2026 Grandma's Marathon Race Weekend on June 19th in the picturesque city of Duluth, St. Louis! This inspiring event not only offers participants the chance to run in the renowned Grandma's Marathon or the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon but also serves a greater purpose. By raising funds and awareness for Semper Fi & America's Fund, you can help support our nation’s critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families.
As a participant, you’ll enjoy complimentary entry into either marathon, along with a training shirt, race day shirt, and a runner's goodie bag! Additionally, you’ll receive an online fundraising link to help you connect with donors, timely updates from our race coordinator, and opportunities for prizes for top fundraisers. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this meaningful event where every step you take supports those who have bravely served our country!
As a participant, you’ll enjoy complimentary entry into either marathon, along with a training shirt, race day shirt, and a runner's goodie bag! Additionally, you’ll receive an online fundraising link to help you connect with donors, timely updates from our race coordinator, and opportunities for prizes for top fundraisers. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this meaningful event where every step you take supports those who have bravely served our country!
Organiser's Description
EARN YOUR ENTRY TO THE 2026 ENTRY TO GRANDMA'S MARATHON OR THE GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON BY RAISING FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND.
SEMPER FI & AMERICAS FUND CARES FOR OUR NATIONS CRITICALLY WOUNDED, ILL, AND INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND MILITARY FAMILIES. SUPPORTING ALL BRANCHES OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES, WE PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE CASE MANAGEMENT, CONNECTION, AND LIFETIME SUPPORT.
TODAY. TOMORROW. TOGETHER.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND PLEASE VISIT THEFUND.ORG.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING THE SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND TEAM?
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COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY TO GRANDMA'S MARATHON OR GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON
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A TRAINING SHIRT, A RACE DAY SHIRT AND RUNNER'S GOODIE BAG!
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AN ONLINE FUNDRAISING LINK SET UP BY RUNSIGNUP.COM THAT YOU CAN SEND TO YOUR DONORS.
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TIMELY UPDATES FROM OUR RACE COORDINATOR.
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PRIZES FOR THE TOP FUNDRAISERS!
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THE HEARTFELT THANKS OF THE INJURED MARINES, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND SOLDIERS YOU WILL BE SUPPORTING!
SEMPER FI & AMERICAS FUND CARES FOR OUR NATIONS CRITICALLY WOUNDED, ILL, AND INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND MILITARY FAMILIES. SUPPORTING ALL BRANCHES OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES, WE PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE CASE MANAGEMENT, CONNECTION, AND LIFETIME SUPPORT.
TODAY. TOMORROW. TOGETHER.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND PLEASE VISIT THEFUND.ORG.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING THE SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND TEAM?
*
COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY TO GRANDMA'S MARATHON OR GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON
*
A TRAINING SHIRT, A RACE DAY SHIRT AND RUNNER'S GOODIE BAG!
*
AN ONLINE FUNDRAISING LINK SET UP BY RUNSIGNUP.COM THAT YOU CAN SEND TO YOUR DONORS.
*
TIMELY UPDATES FROM OUR RACE COORDINATOR.
*
PRIZES FOR THE TOP FUNDRAISERS!
*
THE HEARTFELT THANKS OF THE INJURED MARINES, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND SOLDIERS YOU WILL BE SUPPORTING!
Races
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Grandma's Marathon ($50 Team Fee Plus $750 Fundraising)
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Semper Fi & America's Fund Team Dri-Fit Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (6:45AM CDT)
$53.00
Earn your entry to the 2026 entry to Grandma's Marathon by raising funds and awareness for Semper Fi & America's Fund. Semper Fi & Americas Fund cares for our nations critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. Supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, we provide one-on-one case management, connection, and lifetime support. Today. Tomorrow. Together. To learn more about Semper Fi & America's Fund please visit thefund.org. What are the benefits of joining the Semper Fi & America's Fund Team? Complimentary entry to Grandma's Marathon or Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon A dri-fit race shirt and runner's goodie bag! An online fundraising link set up by RunSignUp.com that you can send to your donors. Timely updates from our Race Coordinator. Prizes for the top fundraisers! The heartfelt thanks of the injured Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Soldiers you will be supporting! *Participants must agree to meet the $750 minimum fundraising requirement prior to March 1, 2026. -
Fundraiser Only (Already Have an Entry Into the 2026 Grandma's Marathon or Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon)
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Semper Fi & America's Fund Team Dri-Fit Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (6:45AM CDT)
$53.00
*Fundraising Only: Please note that this category is for fundraisers only. *$500 suggested fundraising minimum *Registering in this category does not include a race entry. -
Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon ($50 Team Fee Plus $750 Fundraising)
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Semper Fi & America's Fund Team Dri-Fit Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (6:45AM CDT)
$53.00
Earn your entry to the 2026 entry to the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon by raising funds and awareness for Semper Fi & America's Fund. Semper Fi & Americas Fund cares for our nations critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. Supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, we provide one-on-one case management, connection, and lifetime support. Today. Tomorrow. Together. To learn more about Semper Fi & America's Fund please visit thefund.org. What are the benefits of joining the Semper Fi & America's Fund Team? Complimentary entry to Grandma's Marathon or Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon A dri-fit race shirt and runner's goodie bag! An online fundraising link set up by RunSignUp.com that you can send to your donors. Timely updates from our Race Coordinator. Prizes for the top fundraisers! The heartfelt thanks of the injured Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Soldiers you will be supporting! *Participants must agree to meet the $750 minimum fundraising requirement prior to March 1, 2026. -
William a. Irvin 5K ($50 Team Fee Plus $500 Fundraising)
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Semper Fi & America's Fund Team Dri-Fit Shirt
Fri 19th June 2026 (1:00PM CDT)
$53.00
Earn your entry to the 2026 entry to William A. Irvin by raising funds and awareness for Semper Fi & America's Fund. Semper Fi & Americas Fund cares for our nations critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. Supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, we provide one-on-one case management, connection, and lifetime support. Today. Tomorrow. Together. To learn more about Semper Fi & America's Fund please visit thefund.org. What are the benefits of joining the Semper Fi & America's Fund Team? Complimentary entry to Grandma's Marathon, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, or William A. Irvin 5K A dri-fit race shirt and runner's goodie bag! An online fundraising link set up by RunSignUp.com that you can send to your donors. Timely updates from our Race Coordinator. Prizes for the top fundraisers! The heartfelt thanks of the injured Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Soldiers you will be supporting! *Participants must agree to meet the $500 minimum fundraising requirement prior to March 1, 2026. -
Great Grandma's Challenge - 5K and Marathon - ($50 Team Fee Plus $1250 Fundraising)
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Semper Fi & America's Fund Team Dri-Fit Shirt
Fri 19th June 2026 (1:00PM CDT)
$53.00
Earn your entry to the 2026 entry to Grandma's Marathon and William A. Irvin 5K by raising funds and awareness for Semper Fi & America's Fund. Semper Fi & Americas Fund cares for our nations critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. Supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, we provide one-on-one case management, connection, and lifetime support. Today. Tomorrow. Together. To learn more about Semper Fi & America's Fund please visit thefund.org. What are the benefits of joining the Semper Fi & America's Fund Team? Complimentary entry to Grandma's Marathon and William A. Irvin 5K A dri-fit race shirt and runner's goodie bag! An online fundraising link set up by RunSignUp.com that you can send to your donors. Timely updates from our Race Coordinator. Prizes for the top fundraisers! The heartfelt thanks of the injured Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Soldiers you will be supporting! *Participants must agree to meet the $1250 minimum fundraising requirement prior to March 1, 2026.
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