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.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Our 2022 Grambassador roster is full, and we will reopen our application process ahead of the 2023 race weekend.

Meet Our 2022 Grambassadors
Follow along with our 2022 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!
Carrie Alajoki
Rachel Barger
Noah Bitney
Jim Boatman
Emily Buie
Patti Hallback
Shannon Hogan
Shawn Jarvis
Tanya Koneczny
Olivia Kusch
Heather Larson
Tony Loyd
Angie Maske-Berka
Darius Moore
Lora Osborn
Alex Stolarow
Lindsay Walter
Caitlin Wachsmuth
Michelle Ziebarth
For more information on the Grambassadors Program, please contact Program Director Alivia Nelson via email at alivia@grandmasmarathon.com or call our office at (218) 727-0947.