YAF VOLUNTEER
The mission of the Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) is to support and build community by providing pathways of opportunity to youth in athletic programs and encouraging healthy lifestyles.
Through this charitable extension of Grandma’s Marathon, we help community members and businesses that inspire kids to be healthy. Since its inception in 1990, the YAF has contributed more than $1,000,000 to area nonprofit youth and recreational athletic organizations through a series of grants, scholarships, and more.
Our volunteers play a significant role in creating memorable and successful events for our runners. More than 1,000 volunteers are needed throughout the year to support our fundraising race events for the YAF.
UPCOMING EVENTS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
SATURDAY MORNING AT THE RACES
Saturday, January 4
Saturday, January 18
Saturday, February 1
10:00 a.m.
SAINT FENNESSY 4K
Saturday, March 15, 2025
10:00 a.m. | Hermantown, MN
YOUNG ATHLETES FOUNDATION
The mission of the Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) is to assist in the promotion, development, and growth of youth athletics and activities that encourage physical fitness, mental, and emotional well-being.
Since its inception in 1990, the YAF has donated more than $1.8 million in the form of grants, scholarships, athletic shoes, and kids’ programming.
Proceeds from events such as the KP Challenge, Saint Fennessy 4K, Fitger’s 5K, Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk, Minnesota Mile, and Superior Nightmare 5K go to benefit the YAF’s charitable programs.
If you are interested in volunteering for any of our YAF events or have any other questions, please contact our Program Director Alivia Nelson via email at [email protected] or call our office at (218) 727-0947.