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Stacy’s Diary: What We Heard At Grandma’s Marathon
Minneapolis Race Director Stacy Hvinden shares what she heard talking with runners at Grandma’s Marathon.
Great Candy Run’s Newest Race!
They’ve been begging for it, so we’re bringing The Great Candy Run to the Minneapolis suburb of Eden Prairie.
Our attention, our most precious and scarce resource
Our most scarce and precious resource isn’t food, clothing, or shelter — it’s our attention!
Paying it Forward: Denver Family Raises Funds for Fetal Health
For the Young family, taking part in the Great Candy Run is very important — they know first-hand that FHF is a real life-saver.
Live Sweet, Play Sweet, Run Sweet
The Great Candy Run is a family event where runners and walkers can unplug and enjoy fitness together.
Sweet Summer Days
The Great Candy Run’s co-founder, Michelle Somers, shares memories of childhood summers.
2014 Best Kids Run
Our Denver event was voted the 2014 Best Kids Run by readers of Competitor Magazine.
Elite Athletes to Set Sweet Pace at Great Candy Run
The Great Candy Run will host a number of area elite athletes competing for cash prizes among its 5,000+ participants.
Tween Girls: The Twinspiration Behind Denver’s Great Candy Run
For the Fetal Health Foundation and The Great Candy Run, that inspiration is in the form of twin girls, Ashley and Aspen Somers.
Panera Bread Colorado Among Longstanding Partners With Great Candy Run
Longstanding partner Panera Bread of Colorado unites with The Great Candy Run.
GOTR to Use Great Candy Run as Culminating 5K Event
As many as 2,000 Girls on the Run participants will flood The Great Candy Run to complete their end-of-season 5K.
The Candy is Sweet, but the Purpose is HOPE!
My daughters were the inspiration behind the Fetal Health Foundation and The Great Candy Run. It is all about hope.
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