Verizon Wireless Presents Runner Tracking at Grandma's Marathon

DULUTH, Minn., June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're looking to keep track of your favorite runners during Grandma's Marathon weekend, Verizon Wireless has the perfect solution.

Beginning today, family members and friends can log on to GrandmasMarathon.com, and simply enter the name(s) of up to six runners they want to track. They then select whether the information is preferred to be delivered via text message or email by entering a valid wireless phone number or email address.

The tracking system, made possible through the support of Verizon Wireless, enables the progress of Grandma's Marathon and Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon participants to be tracked at numerous checkpoints along the racecourse, including the finish line.

The signup period runs through 8 p.m. Friday, June 19 by logging onto the Grandma's Marathon website or by stopping by the Verizon Wireless exhibit outside of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC).

This marks the eighth year that Verizon Wireless is sponsoring runner tracking via text messaging and email. The company has been a major sponsor of Grandma's Marathon since 1992.

This tracking technology is a joint effort between Grandma's Marathon, Verizon Wireless, Mtec Results and RacePartner.

In all, more than 18,000 runners from around the world will participate in the 39th annual Grandma's Marathon weekend, which is presented by Wells Fargo and Toyota.

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

SOURCE Verizon Wireless

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