Contact Us

Office Address

Grandma’s Marathon
351 Canal Park Drive
Duluth, MN 55802

Office Phone

(218) 727-0947

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Mailing Address

Grandma’s Marathon
PO Box 16234
Duluth, MN 55816

Office Email

[email protected]

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The Grandma’s Marathon offices in Duluth’s Canal Park were renovated in 2020 in partnership with Adolfson & Peterson Construction.

Staff Members

Shane Bauer
Executive Director

Laura Bergen
Registration & Expo Director

Sarah Culver
Elite Athlete & Administration Director

Cia Draper
Expo Coordinator

Greg Haapala
Race Director

Linda Hanson
Finance & Operations Director

Dave Lane
Operations Assistant

Kellie Luedloff
Office Manager

Jill Morberg
Finance Director

Alivia Nelson
Program Director

Zach Schneider
Marketing & Public Relations Director

Christi Willette
Creative Director

Board of Directors

Tom Stanley

CHAIRPERSON

Kristi Schmidt

VICE-CHAIRPERSON

Wing Chan

SECRETARY & TREASURER

Kathryn McLellan, MD

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Ross Fremont

BOARD MEMBER

Laura Gubelmann

BOARD MEMBER

John Hartwick

BOARD MEMBER

Laura Johnson

BOARD MEMBER

Cole Martin

BOARD MEMBER

Emily Opacich

BOARD MEMBER

Kala Pedersen

BOARD MEMBER

David Pipho, MD

BOARD MEMBER

Louie St. George

BOARD MEMBER

Paige Stratioti

BOARD MEMBER

Ron Tinsley

BOARD MEMBER

Chelly Townsend

BOARD MEMBER

Joe Wicklund

BOARD MEMBER

Fitger's 5K History

The Fitger’s 5K began in 1990 and over more than three decades has now become Duluth’s premier spring running event.

The 3.1-mile race traditionally starts and finishes in front of the historic Fitger’s building. The scenic race course takes participants through downtown Duluth and Canal Park.

Below are the all-time Fitger’s 5K race records and winners from each year. NOTE: Some early records are incomplete and our staff is working to retrieve those dating back to 1990.

2022 Fitger's 5K Parking Info

The Fitger’s 5K course starts and finishes just outside the historic Fitger’s Lakefront Hotel in downtown Duluth. They travel eastward toward 23rd Avenue East on Superior Street, London Road, and South Street.

2022 Fitger's 5K Parking Info

The Fitger’s 5K course starts and finishes just outside the historic Fitger’s Lakefront Hotel in downtown Duluth. They travel eastward toward 23rd Avenue East on Superior Street, London Road, and South Street.

2022 Fitger's 5K Parking Info

Free parking for the event is available in the parking ramp located next to Fitger’s.

Fitger’s Complex
600 E. Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802

2022 Fitger's 5K Race Packet Pickup Info

The Fitger’s 5K course starts and finishes just outside the historic Fitger’s Lakefront Hotel in downtown Duluth. They travel eastward toward 23rd Avenue East on Superior Street, London Road, and South Street.

2022 Fitger's 5K Swag Items

The Fitger’s 5K course starts and finishes just outside the historic Fitger’s Lakefront Hotel in downtown Duluth. They travel eastward toward 23rd Avenue East on Superior Street, London Road, and South Street.