Grambassadors
Don’t Believe Us? Ask Them!
The best people to ask about Grandma’s Marathon are runners who have been here, and that’s why we started the Grambassador program! This group can answer your questions, offer advice on what to do on race weekend, or just get you excited and inspired before that long training run!
Our Grambassadors represent many of the different groups that make Grandma’s Marathon special – seasoned veterans and rookies, elites and back of the pack runners, locals and internationals. Together, they make up a group committed to enhancing your race weekend experience through training advice, motivation, and other tips key to a wonderful Grandma’s Marathon experience.
Applications for this year’s Grambassador program are no longer being accepted, but please consider applying for and attending the 2024 Grandma’s Marathon weekend. If you have questions, please call our office at (218) 727-0947 or email us at [email protected].
Because we believe our event must be experienced to be truly understood, it is preferred that our Grambassadors be previous participants in our Grandma's Marathon weekend.
While a substantial social media presence is a positive, it is not necessarily a requirement. We are also looking to build a diverse group of Grambassadors from different backgrounds and communities with varying skill sets.
- 10% off entry fee for Grandma’s Marathon*
- Entry to the starting line Running Club Experience Tent
- Club Spotlight on website
- Finish Line bleacher passes
- Reserved section at the Michelina’s All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner
NOTE: Discounts are not retroactive. Club members who have already registered will not be refunded but can still be added to your team and count towards your total number of participants.
- A complimentary entry into (1) 2023 Grandma’s Marathon weekend races and (1) Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) event, if desired
- Grandma’s Marathon training swag
- Featured content on our social media channels and/or blog
- Other opportunities including pre-race interviews and/or news stories, merchandise giveaways, and invitations to other race weekend events
- Additional incentives (based on involvement and success in program)
Meet Our 2023 Grambassadors
Follow along with our 2023 Grambassadors in their journey to the finish line. You’ll learn more about their training programs, their advice for race weekend, and their must-dos and must-sees in Duluth and the surrounding region. Essentially, they can be your inside source of information to unlocking the best possible Grandma’s Marathon experience!
Angie Andresen
Noah Bitney
Ashley Daniels
Philip Deeter
Amy Goblirsch
Linda Griffin
Kelly Hinseth
Shannon Hogan
Jack Jagielski
Thomas Kelsey
Hannah Koch
Alissa Kolarik
Tanya Koneczny
Tony Loyd
Angie Maske-Berka
Matt Naugle
Sarah Packingham
Taryn Robertson
Carrie Rodman
Jamie Vessel
Michelle Ziebarth
For more information on the Grambassadors Program, please contact Program Director Alivia Nelson via email at [email protected] or call our office at (218) 727-0947.
