2026 Grandma's Marathon Charity Bibs

 
 

The Brave Like Gabe Foundation is honored to be an Official Charity Partner for June 19-20th, 2026 Grandma's Marathon. Grandma’s Marathon is hosted in Duluth, Minnesota and has become the 10th largest marathon in the U.S. with over 9,000 runners! This upcoming year marks the 50th anniversary of Grandma’s Marathon and after registration opened on October 1st, all race entries sold out in a record time of 12 hours!

Don’t worry, it’s not too late to get a bib!

The Brave Like Gabe Foundation has a limited number of guaranteed Grandma’s Marathon, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, and William A. Irvin 5K bibs for runners who commit to raising funds for rare cancer research. Do you like a challenge? You also have the opportunity to participate in the Half Great Grandma’s Challenge and Full Great Grandma’s Challenge!

If you have already secured a bib for the sold-out 2026 Grandma's Marathon, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, or William A. Irvin 5K, you can still join Team BLG and fundraise for rare cancer research. Please still complete an application so we can meet you!

Deadline to apply for a spot on Team Brave Like Gabe is Tuesday, May 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM CT

Charity Bib Application

Fundraising Requirements

Charity runners commit to fundraising a minimum amount prior to race weekend, as outlined below:

 
 

The fundraising goal must be reached prior to the date agreed upon between the organization and participant. If the minimum fundraising amount is not met, the remaining balance will be charged to the participant or the entry may be inactivated.

Charity Team Perks:

In addition to a comped entry to the Grandma’s Marathon weekend race of their choice, all charity runners will also receive:

  • Brave Like Gabe merchandise & Brooks Running sponsored gear

  • Dedicated staff to help you reach your fundraising goals

  • Invitation to virtual team pep talks, group chat, and in-person gatherings on race weekend

  • Additional perks for fundraisers who surpass their goal

 

Special thanks to Brooks Running for partnering with our charity bib program.

 

Questions? Please reach out to deb@bravelikegabe.org

 
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