Join the Project Purple Team & Run Grandma’s Marathon & the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon For a World Without Pancreatic Cancer!
Started by a local group of runners in 1977, Grandmas Marathon in Duluth, MN has grown from just 150 participants in its first year to now one of the largest and best-known marathons in the United States. Widely regarded as a world-class event with small-town charm, the racecourse is a wonderful combination of serenity and excitement. Run alongside the quiet and scenic shores of Lake Superior before entering the city limits of Duluth. You can do it all while running for a world without pancreatic cancer!
We are getting ready for 2026 and we want YOU to join our team!
Benefits of joining the Project Purple Grandma’s Marathon/Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon Team include:
- All fundraising goes towards raising awareness and finding a cure for pancreatic cancer
- Personalized training assistance
- Welcome Package
- Fundraising web page and assistance
- Team gear
- Fundraising Requirements: $750 Minimum Full/ $1000 Minimum Half *(*Minimums shown reflect 2025 and are subject to change for 2026)
We want to see you in Duluth, running Grandma’s Marathon or half for a world without pancreatic cancer!
PLEASE NOTE: This is not an official application. It is an interest form that will provide you an opportunity to receive an application early in the process. Admission into our team is not guaranteed.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Vin at vin@projectpurple.org orcontact us here.
