All the proceeds go to Housing Whitefish, as well.

The 'House the Fish' element of the day includes a 'Dice Run' organized by Third Street Market that involves 14 downtown businesses.

Housing Whitefish is a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to 'maintain the spirit of Whitefish while strengthening the community and fulfilling the ongoing demand for affordable housing.' Other locations will have contests and raffles with all proceeds going to Housing Whitefish. Over 30 businesses are participating, offering 20% off, hosting giveaways and running other special promotions. Some restaurants and cafes will be open early for the start of the race and other downtown businesses were asked to do something special for the 'Shop the Fish' element of the FishFest. One part of the FishFest is 'Run the Fish,' as The WAVE's Whitefish Marathon kicks off the day with the marathon, half-marathon and 5K races beginning at 8 a.m. Started by a local group of runners in 1977, Grandma’s Marathon has grown from just 150 participants its first year to now one of the largest and best-known marathons in the United States. 'We are trying to bring more business at this time of year to our members and forward the housing mission at the same time.'

'We started noticing the shoulder seasons were becoming shoulder seasons again last fall as business would drop off,' Gartland said. J(DULUTH, MINN.) Whether you’re trying to follow your favorite runner from start to finish or want to let them know you’re cheering from afar, spectators and supporters will have plenty of options to choose from during the 2022 Grandma’s Marathon weekend.

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