2025 Charity Partner – Union Gospel Mission

UNION GOSPEL MISSION

Union Gospel Mission is a non-profit located in downtown Duluth that aims to provide food, shelter, and hope to neighbors in the Northland.

Contact: Jana Picotte
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 — $350
  • William A. Irvin 5K — $250


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:

  • UGM-branded apparel
  • Shoutout on UGM social media
  • Personalized fundraising page