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For participating in 2026 Grandma's Marathon Weekend Races

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My Story

Greetings! In 2026 my goal is to complete my very first marathon. I have always thought it would be awesome to run a marathon and when my friend, who I met abroad asked me to do it, I was all in. I am proud to be a charity runner for Save the Boundary Waters because I think it is very important to protect the long-term environmental health of one of America's most beautiful wilderness areas. 

My goal is to raise $500 by June 26, 2026. Every dollar donated goes directly to Save the Boundary Waters charity and every dollar donated will help keep me motivated until race day. 

Thank you for supporting the Boundary Waters and helping me cross the finish line!

Description

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is an undeveloped 1.1 million-acre federal and state-recognized Wilderness Area. It is an expanse of lakes, rivers, and forests in the Superior National Forest, located along the Minnesota-Canada border, that has been protected by statute and international treaty for more than a century. This is the sixth most critical region in the lower 48 to protect for climate resiliency and contains 20% of all the freshwater in the entire National Forest System. The water in the Boundary Waters is so clean, you can dip your cup and drink straight from the lake.

Save the Boundary Waters is the locally-based, national campaign led by Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness based in Ely, Minnesota dedicated to permanently protecting America’s most beloved Wilderness Area – the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Oct 25 Greta Run like the wind! $12.65
Oct 24 Nuss Theresa $28.63
Oct 23 Sarah B. Awesome!! $28.63
Oct 22 Kristen Moreland Good Luck, Freya! $50.00