Grandma’s Marathon has announced its 2010 Hall of Fame class. The nonprofit organization has selected the following into its hall:

 *Kevin Pates

Duluth News Tribune sports writer and racecourse radio commentator 

*John Leppi (Deceased) One of the marathon’s founding fathers and former water station captain 

*477^th Medical Company

Providing on-course First Aid since 1980 

*Bill and Nancy Olsen

Mile 5 aid station captains since 1985

 *Chuck and Sally Hegg

Mile 5 aid station captains since 1985 

“We are pleased to recognize the contributions of these individuals and groups, who are all very deserving of a place in our hall of fame. The success and development of our orga­nization is based on dedicated people like these,” said Scott Keenan, executive director of Grandma’s Marathon. 

The 2010 Hall of Fame inductees will receive their awards at the June 19 post-race award ceremony which begins at 4 p.m. at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC). 

Grandma’s Marathon weekend kicks off with the SMDC Health System Health and Fitness Expo which begins at 5 p.m. June 17 and continues all day on Friday, June 18. Other Friday events include the Michelina’s All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner, the Whipper Snapper Races for Kids, guest speaking presentations, the William A. Irvin 5K and live entertainment. 

The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and Grandma’s Marathon are Saturday, June 19. For more information, visit GrandmasMarathon.com or call (218) 727-0947.