Press Release - Grandma's Marathon - 9/29/05

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                   Contact: Scott Keenan 
                                            Executive Director 
                                            (218) 727-0947

           Grandma’s Marathon Hires Elite Runner, Kelly Keeler, 
               as Director of Event and Program Development


Duluth, MN: Grandma's Marathon – Duluth, Inc. is pleased to announce that 
Kelly Keeler, one of the Minnesota’s top elite runners, has accepted the 
position of Director of Event and Program Development. She will begin 
working full-time for the organization in November.

Keeler is no stranger to Grandma's Marathon or the running world. She has 
won the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon three times, and also set her 
marathon personal best at the 1997 Grandma's with a time of 2:42:45. In 
addition, Keeler competed in the 2000 USA Women’s Olympic Marathon trials 
finishing 17th overall. 

Professionally, Keeler has worked in the publishing and editing business 
for nearly 20 years, and has extensive experience in special event 
planning. In her new position, Keeler will be responsible for developing 
new and existing Grandma's Marathon programs, coordinating registration for 
all races, and creating and maintaining a new Grandma's Marathon 
merchandise line. She will also assist with the production of all Grandma's 
Marathon publications, and will work with the staff to plan and host 
year-round events. 

"We are extremely excited to welcome Kelly to our team. Her work experience 
and insight into the running community will enhance our organization and 
help us tailor our events and operations to meet the needs of our 
participants even more," says Scott Keenan, executive director of Grandma's 
Marathon.

The 30th anniversary celebration of Grandma's Marathon is on Saturday, June 
17, 2006. For more information log on to www.grandmasmarathon.com. 


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