Saint Fennessy 4k Begins New Grandmas Marathon Race Series Challenge

Grandma's Marathon has announced a new race series challenge and it begins with the Saint Fennessy 4k coming up on March 19th. It's called the KP challenge, and includes 3 races.The KP Challenge is named in honor of Grandma’s Marathon’s  friend Kevin Peterson who lost his battle to Pancreatic Cancer in 2013.  Kevin was a member of the marathon’s founding organization, the North Shore Striders.  His involvement continued throughout his life as a volunteer and board member.

All net proceeds from the KP Challenge will benefit the Young Athletes Foundation, a Grandma’s Marathon program.

Registering for the KP Challenge locks in the lowest price for all three races in the convenience of one purchase. Participants will receive an exclusive finisher’s award, and a really cool jacket. Register now for the KP Challenge and pay only $100.

Here are the individual race details:

Saint Fennessy 4k: Saturday, March 19

$25 entry fee
St. Patrick’s Day fun, including prizes awarded for the best costume
Finisher’s award for all participants
Post-race party at McKenzie’s Bar & Grill including complimentary beverage tickets

Fitger’s 5k: Saturday, April 16

$30 entry fee
¼ zip tech shirt for all participants
USATF-certified, closed, paved course traveling through downtown Duluth

Park Point 5 Miler: Thursday, July 14

$25 entry fee
Chip-timed, USATF-certified, closed course
Prizes awarded to all finishers