2025 Charity Partner – Ronald McDonald House Charities

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES, UPPER MIDWEST
We keep families close – close to each other and the care and resources they need.We provide a warm and welcoming community of support and respite for families with seriously-ill or injured children.
Services include: lodging, meals, kitchen access and fully-stocked pantries, laundry facilities, an accredited K-12 school, workout facilities and supportive, family-focused programming.
We take care of all these things so families can focus on the well-being of their child.
Contact: Kelly Hegi
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 — $750
- Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon — $750
- 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:
- RMHC swag (inlcuding a shirt)
