Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the 28th annual Grandma’s Marathon Saturday, June 19. Applications for the 26.2-mile race are now available. An entry form can be obtained by calling (218) 727-0947, or by downloading one from www.grandmasmarathon.com/registration. Grandma’s Marathon reached the capacity limit of 9,000 in record time last year, filling in just 12 days. Marathon officials anticipate registration to close quickly again this year, and encourage those interested in participating to complete and return their application as soon as possible. The 2004 Grandma’s Mara-thon weekend begins Thursday, June 17, with the SMDC Health and Fitness Expo and continues Friday, June 18, with the Michelina’s All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner, Whipper Snapper Races for Kids, guest speaking presentations and the William A. Irvin 5K (6 p.m.) The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and Grandma’s Marathon are on Saturday, June 19 at 6:45 and 7:45 a.m., respectively. In addition, the staff and board of Grandma’s Marathon are pleased to host the 2004 USA Women’s Half Marathon Championship on June 19. The race begins at 6:15 a.m. and will be run on the same course as the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. For more information on the 2004 Grandma’s Marathon, visit the Web site at www.grandmasmarathon.com, or call (218) 727-0947.
