Grandma's Marathon 2026
Grandma's Marathon
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This year is the 50th ANNIVERSARY of Grandma's Marathon!
Join the Breathe Team for Grandma's Marathon 2026 & give meaning to your miles!
The CF Foundation is partnering with one of the top 10 marathons in the country - Grandma's Marathon! Athletes can use their participation in the run to raise awareness and funds for the mission to cure CF and provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives.
Get Ready to Run - We have 30 bibs for 2026, sign up to reserve your spot!
FUNDRAISING REQUIREMENTS
Charity runners commit to fundraising a minimum amount prior to race weekend, as outlined below:
Grandma's Marathon - $1,500
Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon - $1,500
William A. Irvin 5K - $750
ADDITIONAL PERKS
In addition to an entry to the Grandma's Marathon weekend race of their choice, all charity runners will also receive:
2 Bleacher Passes
Exclusive Breathe Team jersey
Personalized fundraising webpage
Opportunity to earn additional fundraising incentives
Staff liaison to help with fundraising tips and tools
An entire CF community cheering you on!
INCENTIVES FROM GRANDMA'S MARATHON
$1,000 fundraisers - 2 Free Tickets to Michelina's Spaghetti Dinner
$1,200 fundraisers - 2 Free Tickets to Michelina's Spaghetti Dinner, $50 Credit to Grandma's Marathon Store
$1,500 fundraisers - 2 Free Tickets to Michelina's Spaghetti Dinner, $50 Credit to Grandma's Marathon Store, 2 Passes to Grandma's Marathon VIP tent at the finish line on Saturday
Official Breathe Team registration for Grandma's Marathon begins October 10, 2025. Runners who register with the Breathe Team will be provided with a code from the Foundation to register for your race via the Grandma's website.
Thank you for your efforts to raise awareness and funds so that we can get one step closer to curing cystic fibrosis. Your participation is critical to advance our mission, and now is the time to act. Sign up today to take steps towards a cure for cystic fibrosis!
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by raising $1,000 or more
Create a National Team
Join up with friends, family, and colleagues across the country and locally to participate in multiple events, make sub-teams, and get fundraising support to grow your impact.
