Press Release - Grandmas Marathon - 5/13/13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

               Volunteers Needed for Grandma's Marathon

                   1,000 Positions Still Available
 
(Duluth, Minn.) If you have always wanted to experience Grandma's Marathon 
but running just isn't for you, then volunteering is the perfect solution.

About 1,000 positions remain for next month's marathon events – scheduled 
for June 20-22. Join the Grandma's Marathon volunteer team and help make 
the race's 37th annual celebration an event to remember.

Volunteer positions include areas such as traffic and spectator control, 
water station assistance, medical services, course entertainment, race 
packet pick-up and finish area activities.

Service organizations, large groups and individuals are all welcome and 
encouraged to participate. Each volunteer receives an official T-shirt, 
refreshment tickets and an invitation to the Grandma's Marathon Volunteer 
Party on Sunday, June 30 at Grandma's Sports Garden.

"This event would not be possible without the terrific help we receive from 
our thousands of dedicated volunteers. We are so appreciative of the 
tremendous support we receive from the community members," said Scott 
Keenan, executive director of Grandma's Marathon.

To volunteer, complete and submit the online form at
www.GrandmasMarathon.com. Call (218)727-0947 for more information.

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