August 2019
Join us, this could be your year to: 

  • Set a personal record!
  • Tackle a new distance!
  • Invite friends and family to join you! 

No matter your goal, we are ready to help you reach it! 
Kids Medals and Shirts Revealed!
Paying homage to the State of Wisconsin and honoring our marathon weekend of event participants served as the inspiration for this year’s medals and shirts. Even our little ones are getting in on the Wisconsin theme this year!

Every participant in the Guardian Kids Fun Run receives a medal and t-shirt.

The Huggies Diaper Dash and Toddler Trot participants receive a special medal t-shirt.
 
We hope you like them and can’t wait to see them on your children and grandchildren race weekend. Register today !

It's sure to be cuteness overload!

See the rest of our medals and t-shirts here .
Sign up your school for
the School Challenge!
Start off the school year with the School Speciality School Challenge, part of our weekend of events.

Show your school spirit and win School Specialty Gift Certificates – a total of $5,000 awarded! Your school can win a $1,000, $500 or $250 certificate. It’s easy! Schools with the highest percentage of student participation in any weekend event will receive School Specialty gift certificates to buy supplies or equipment for their school.

Students can participate in any weekend event to help your school win, but the most popular family-friendly events are:

And, there is no cost to your school to participate.
Help make dreams come true ... volunteer!
The heart and soul of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Miron Construction is our volunteers! Year after year, participants mention our volunteers and the difference they make on race day. Our volunteers are sponsored by Kwik Trip and get the following perks:
  • Free volunteer t-shirt
  • An invitation to the Kwik Trip Volunteer Party October 22 at Waverly Beach in Menasha

Visit  foxcitiesmarathon.org/volunteer   for more information about volunteering at this year's weekend of events.
Runner inspiration
There's nothing better than learning from other runners. Check out our two latest blogs from past participants.


2019 OSMS Health & Wellness Seminars
Learn about injury prevention and cross training at this year's expo
The 2019 OSMS Health & Wellness Expo has an expanded line-up of seminars. In addition to our ever popular "First-Timers" seminar, doctors from OSMS share their expertise on a variety of topics.

Course Corner: Miles 17-20

The miles leading up to "The Wall" feature flat terrain in the south side of Appleton and Fox Crossing. These couple of miles set you up for the remainder of the race; get through these miles and you will be able to start smelling the Finish Line!

Read more at foxcitiesmarathon.org .

Picture: Runners enjoy a shade-filled residential street before mile 20 in Fox Crossing.
Sponsor Spotlight: Fiserv
  Welcome to our new Technology Sponsor
Being at the forefront is nothing new for our new Technology Sponsor, Fiserv, a global leader in payments and financial services technology based in Brookfield, Wisconsin. For 35 years, the company has helped clients achieve best-in-class results through a commitment to innovation and excellence.
 
Fiserv is also committed to the communities where their associates and clients live, work and play.
 
“Fiserv is giving back to move our communities forward,” said Katie Beacham , Director, Corporate Social Responsibility at Fiserv. “Our focus on making an impact in the areas of financial intelligence, education, environmental stewardship, and health and wellness aligns to the community driven mission of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon. We’re proud to support an event that has such a positive impact on those involved and on our region.”
 
Fiserv is a member of the S&P 500® Index and the FORTUNE®500 and is among FORTUNE Magazine World’s Most Admired Companies®.
 
You can learn more about Fiserv at fiserv.com .
 
Thank you Fiserv for your support!
Local Race Scene
Rethink Addition Run/Walk
Saturday, September 7 
8:00 a.m. 
Solutions Recovery Center
Oshkosh

Distances: 10k Run/Walk, 5k Run/Walk, 1 Mile Walk 

Alcohol and drug addiction have become a growing problem in Wisconsin. All benefits from the event go to local treatment and prevention programs. Help us battle addiction by enjoying our beautiful course.

Register today!
CONNECT 5 Run/Walk
Saturday, Sept. 14
8:30 a.m.
St. Mary Catholic High/Middle School, Fox Crossing

Distances: 5K run or walk, Kids Fun Run

CONNECT 5 is a non-competitive run/walk that helps raise money for St. Mary Catholic Schools’ Booster Club, Fine Arts, and Technology departments. The entire community is encouraged to participate!  

Register at smcatholicschools.org .
Questions? 
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If you have any questions, concerns or need more information - please don't hesitate to contact us!

  
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