Grandma’s Marathon is lucky to have a dedicated team of key volunteers and volunteer captains who commit to making our race weekend a success. Our volunteer captains and other key volunteers are responsible for many elements of the event, including overseeing our 15 water stations, runner and elite athlete hospitality, planning of the William A. Irvin 5K, working with course marshals, and much more.

If you are an organized individual who enjoys helping others and is also passionate about Grandma’s Marathon and committed to putting on a world-class event, please send an email to Program Director Alivia Nelson at [email protected] or call our office at (218) 727-0947. You can see the current openings HERE. 

• Volunteer T-Shirt
• (2) drink tickets (redeemable on race day at Bayfront Festival Park)
• (1) pair of Fitsoks
• (1) invitation to Volunteer Appreciation Party (week after the race)
• Coupons to local businesses
• Eternal gratitude from 20,000 of your new best friends 

Groups with 15 or more volunteers will be entered for a chance to win one of three $1,000 “Grandma’s Marathon Golden Tickets” for a donation to a non-profit organization of the group’s choosing. Volunteers should indicate they are a part of the group during the sign up process. If you would like to participate but your group is not listed online, please email [email protected] to be added to the program. 

Volunteering is even more fun with your friends, family, coworkers, or teammates. If you are interested in volunteering in a group of 10 or more, please reach out to our Program Director Alivia via email at [email protected], and she can help set up a group sign up.