2025 Charity Partner – Children’s Minnesota

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CHILDREN’S MINNESOTA

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States, and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children from birth through young adulthood.
 
Children’s Minnesota relies on the generosity of our supporters, contributors and advocates to provide the best care for children.

Contact: Lan Freitag
Email: [email protected]

IMPORTANT: To apply to become a charity runner for Grandma’s Marathon weekend, please contact your charity of choice directly to inquire about available entries, fundraising requirements, etc.

FUNDRAISING REQUIREMENTS
Charity runners commit to fundraising a minimum amount prior to race weekend, as outlined below:

  • Grandma’s Marathon — $500
  • Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon — $500
  • William A. Irvin 5K — $500

The fundraising goal must be reached prior to the date agreed upon between the organization and participant. If the minimum fundraising amount is not met, the remaining balance will be charged to the participant or the entry may be inactivated.

PERKS
In addition to an entry to the Grandma’s Marathon weekend race of their choice, all charity runners will also receive:

  • Team Superstars running singlet
  • Children’s Minnesota fundraising page, support, resources