2025 Grandma's Marathon
Join us on June 21, 2025
Register Donate nowJune 21, 2025 | Duluth, MN
Combine your passion for running with our passion to save lives.
Run for NMDP
Grandma’s Marathon has become a “can’t-miss” event along the North Shore of Minnesota with over 9,000 participants each year!
We invite you to participate and fundraise on behalf of NMDPSM, an official charity partner of Grandma’s Marathon.
Every dollar you raise:
Adds more potential blood stem cell donors to the NMDP RegistrySM.
Provides grants for patients facing financial barriers to transplant.
Funds critical research that will save lives and help patients thrive.
Register with NMDP and receive guaranteed entry with a commitment to give or fundraise a designated amount for NMDP. When you sign up, you’ll also receive:
✔️ Guaranteed race entry | 🥇 Finisher medal | 🏁 Official scoring | 🎽 Custom NMDP jersey singlet or tech shirt | 🏆 Fundraising swag at each fundraising milestone | 👍 Fundraising tips & tricks | 🙌 And more!
Ready to run and raise hope for patients facing blood cancers and disorders?
Have questions or need a pep talk? Contact us at athleticevents@nmdp.org.