Ally Colton is one of our 2024 Grambassadors, selected from a large group of applicants to share his passion and knowledge of our race weekend.

Colton was in Duluth for the first time for the 2023 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, setting a new PR in the process. She's running that race again in June 2024, hoping to again have a successful weekend in northern Minnesota.

One of Colton's passion alongside running is raising money for charity, as she's been an official charity runner in several big races like New York City and Boston. She's found that charity running can not only be your ticket into some of these big races, but it also deepens the connection you have during training and on race day.

On this episode, she shares some of her experiences in choosing the right charity and then advice on how to most effectively raise the money required by the organization/race.

To connect with and/or follow Colton in the buildup to our 2024 Grandma's Marathon weekend, please see below:

Ally Colton
   - Instagram @run.ally.run
   - TikTok @allylouise