2026 Gearing Up for Grandma's
Schedule
Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am
UTC-06:00Location
Essentia Health - Building A | Duluth, MN
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As training starts to kick into high gear ahead of June, our “Gearing Up for Grandma’s” event is a chance for our participants to get questions answered, learn new things about training and nutrition, and meet like-minded people with the same goals and challenges for the coming months.Sponsored by Essentia Health, our “Gearing Up for Grandma’s” event is intended to provide help and resources to participants of all ages and abilities ahead of the big race in June. We want all of you to stay healthy during your race and to cross that finish line – there truly is no better feeling in the world!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:30 a.m. – Doors Open
9:00 a.m. – Group Training Run (5K led by 2025 GM champion Joel Reichow & GM Training Group coach Tony Stensland)
9:30 a.m. – Breakfast Served
10:00 a.m. – Welcome & Guest Speakers
- Joel Reichow (2025 GM Champion)
- Kathryn McLellan, MD (Essentia Health)
- Cristina Nistler, ATC (Essentia Health)
- Joey DeVlieger, PT (Essentia Health)
- Andy Stukel (Tortoise & Hare Footwear)
All attendees will be entered to win one of 12 FREE race entries offered by Essentia Health. Each entry will be good for the 2026 Grandma’s Marathon weekend race of your choice, and they can be transferred to another person.
LOCATION
Essentia Health 1st Street Building Lobby (Building A)
420 E. 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55805
PARKING
Medical District Parking Ramp ($12/day)
302 E. 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55802
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Where is it happening?
Essentia Health - Building A, 246 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802-2304, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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