Press Release - Grandma's Marathon - 6/1/12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                   Online Registration Now Available for 
               Runner Tracking Service at Grandma's Marathon
 
(Duluth, Minn.) If you're looking to keep track of your favorite runners 
during Grandma's Marathon weekend, the Runner Tracking Service is a great 
solution.

Beginning today, family members and friends can log on to 
GrandmasMarathon.com, and simply enter the name(s) of the runner(s) they 
want to track. They then select whether they want the information delivered 
by text message or email by entering a valid wireless phone number or email 
address.

The tracking system, made possible through the support of Verizon Wireless, 
Mtec Results and MarathonGuide.com, enables the progress of USA Half 
Marathon Championships, Grandma's Marathon and Garry Bjorklund Half 
Marathon participants to be tracked at numerous checkpoints along the 
racecourse, including the finish line. The runner tracking signals are 
provided by the timing chip runners wear on their shoe and registration is 
provided by MarathonGuide.com.

The signup period runs through 8 p.m. Friday, June 15 by logging onto the 
Grandma's Marathon Web site or by stopping by the Verizon Wireless exhibit 
outside of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC).

This marks the fifth year that Verizon Wireless is sponsoring runner 
tracking via text messaging and email. The company has been a major sponsor 
of Grandma's Marathon since 1992.

In all, more than 17,000 runners from around the world will participate in 
the 36th annual Grandma's Marathon weekend, which is presented by Wells 
Fargo and Toyota.

For more information, visit GrandmasMarathon.com or call (218) 727-0947.

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