Press Release - Grandma's Marathon - 6/8/10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                  Grandma's Marathon 2010 Hall Of Fame

(Duluth, Minn.) Grandma's Marathon has announced its 2010 Hall of Fame 
class. The nonprofit organization has selected the following into its hall:

*Kevin Pates
Duluth News Tribune sports writer and racecourse radio commentator

*John Leppi (Deceased)
One of the marathon's founding fathers and former water station captain

*477th Medical Company
Providing on-course First Aid since 1980

*Bill and Nancy Olsen
Mile 5 aid station captains since 1985

*Chuck and Sally Hegg
Mile 5 aid station captains since 1985

"We are pleased to recognize the contributions of these individuals and 
groups, who are all very deserving of a place in our hall of fame. The 
success and development of our organization is based on dedicated people 
like these," said Scott Keenan, executive director of Grandma's Marathon.

The 2010 Hall of Fame inductees will receive their awards at the June 19 
post-race award ceremony which begins at 4 p.m. at the Duluth Entertainment 
Convention Center (DECC).

Grandma's Marathon weekend kicks off with the SMDC Health System Health and 
Fitness Expo which begins at 5 p.m. June 17 and continues all day on 
Friday, June 18. Other Friday events include the Michelina's 
All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner, the Whipper Snapper Races for Kids, guest 
speaking presentations, the William A. Irvin 5K and live entertainment.

The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and Grandma's Marathon are Saturday, June 
19. For more information, visit www.GrandmasMarathon.com or call (218) 
727-0947.

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