FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

         2010 Grandma's Marathon Registration Opens July 13 
        Early Sign-up Period Includes $10 Entry Fee Discount

(Duluth, Minn.) Registration for the 34th running of Grandma's Marathon 
begins Monday, July 13.

For the first time in its history, Grandma's Marathon is offering an early 
registration option that features a $10 discount off of the $85 entry fee. 
To receive the discount, runners should log onto GrandmasMarathon.com and 
register anytime between July 13, 2009 and September 7, 2009. 

In addition to receiving a $10 discount and securing a spot in the 34th 
annual Grandma's Marathon, scheduled for June 19, 2010, each person who 
signs up during early registration will receive a package of coupons and 
discounts from area hotels and attractions.

"This is a great opportunity for marathon participants to not only take 
advantage of a discounted entry fee, but also to benefit from the many 
valuable offers provided by our community partners," said Scott Keenan, 
executive director of Grandma's Marathon.

After September 7, the entry fee will increase to $85 until the race 
reaches its 9,500-runner capacity. In past years, the sign-up period for 
the marathon opened in mid-January.

Registration procedures for the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the 
William A. Irvin 5K remain unaltered. The half marathon lottery sign-up 
period is set for February 17 – March 1 and William A. Irvin 5K 
registration opens March 17. Registration for these races will also be 
conducted at GrandmasMarathon.com.

For more information, contact Grandma's Marathon at (218) 727-0947.

2010 Grandma's Marathon Weekend Registration Schedule

Grandma's Marathon (Limited to 9,500 entrants)
Early registration opens July 13

Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon (5,000 entrants selected via lottery)
Lottery registration open Feb. 17 to March 1

William A. Irvin 5K (Limited to 1,500 entrants)
Registration opens March 17

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