Press Release - Grandma's Marathon - 6/17/10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

           15th Annual SMDC Health System Health And Fitness Expo
			
(Duluth, Minn.) Grandma's Marathon weekend officially kicks off today with 
the SMDC Health System Health and Fitness Expo. The free, two-day event is 
open today from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The expo 
is held in the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) arena and is 
open to the public.

Featuring more than 100 booths, the SMDC Health System Health and Fitness 
Expo is one of the largest on the road racing circuit. Exhibitors will be 
showcasing the latest products and services available in the athletic 
industry.

Participants registered in the 34th annual Grandma's Marathon and the 20th 
annual Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon may pick up their race packets at the 
event, as well. Packet pick-up continues until 11 p.m. Friday.

Advantage Emblem, the official merchandiser of Grandma's Marathon, will be 
on hand with official 2010 Grandma's Marathon T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats 
and other merchandise.

Friday's Grandma's Marathon activities include the SMDC Health System 
Health and Fitness Expo, the Michelina's All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner, 
guest speaker presentations, the Whipper Snapper Races for Kids and the 
17th annual William A. Irvin 5K.

For more information, visit GrandmasMarathon.com or call (218) 727-0947.

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