Press Release - Grandma's Marathon - 4/9/18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

      HOKA ONE ONE Is Official Shoe of Grandma's Marathon Through 2019

(Duluth, MN) - Grandma's Marathon Duluth, Inc. first introduced HOKA ONE 
ONE® as the official and exclusive shoe of Grandma's Marathon in 2017, and 
recently solidified a two-year partnership extension. The 42nd running of 
the annual road race will take place in Duluth, Minnesota on June 16, 2018. 
The iconic race attracts runners from all 50 states and 40 countries, 
bringing the race to prominence as the eleventh largest marathon in the 
United States.

"We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Grandma's Marathon, a 
world-class event with small-town, old-school running charm," said Mike 
McManus, Senior Sports Marketing Manager at HOKA ONE ONE. "It is no wonder 
this race attracts runners from all around the world, and we are proud to 
support it."

As the official shoe sponsor of the race, HOKA will have a prominent 
presence at all marathon weekend activities including the Essentia Health 
Fitness Expo, William A. Irvin 5K, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and 
Grandma's Marathon. 

Grandma's Marathon Executive Director Shane Bauer states "We believe in 
HOKA's products, and couldn't be more pleased to retain their brand as the 
official running shoe of Grandma's Marathon!" 

Registration for the 2018 marathon opened October 1, 2017. For more 
information or to register for the 42nd Grandma's Marathon Weekend June 
14-16, 2018 presented by Toyota and Members Cooperative Credit Union, 
please visit grandmasmarathon.com. 

For additional information on HOKA, please visit hokaoneone.com or follow 
@hokaoneone and #timetofly.

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