FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GRANDMA'S MARATHON 2009 HALL OF FAME
(Duluth, Minn.) Grandma's Marathon has announced its 2009 Hall of Fame
class. The nonprofit organization has selected four new inductees into its
hall — John Docter, Steve Greenfield, Kellie Luedloff and Bill Wenmark.
Docter and Greenfield both have been volunteer media vehicle drivers for
more than 30 years. Luedloff is a longtime volunteer and has been captain
of the seven-mile water station since 1994. Wenmark is a longtime Grandma's
Marathon participant, training program founder and long-distance running
ambassador.
"We are pleased to recognize the contributions of these four individuals,
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 2009 Hall of Fame inductees will receive their awards at Saturday's
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. on June 18 and continues all day on
Friday, June 19. 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 musical
entertainment.
The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and Grandma's Marathon are Saturday, June
20. For more information, visit GrandmasMarathon.com or call (218)
727-0947.
###
MarathonGuide.com makes no representations as to the accuracy of information on this site or its suitability for any use. | privacy policy | refund policy