February 2020
Happy Leap Day and Marathon Trials Day!

Watching the U.S. Olympic Marathon Team trials? Inspired? Take the leap! Registration is open. Take advantage of our earliest prices before the first increase on April 1.

Course Corner: Full Marathon Miles 1-4
Runners enjoy the first mile along Midway Road in Menasha ... a wide four lanes where you can settle into your pace.  Read more  about the start of the full and half marathon.

You did it! You decided to put yourself first in 2020. Or to create some audacious goal to work towards. Or you lost a bet. Or got talked into participating by someone that said, “C’mon, I’ll help you. It will be great. You will do amazing.” You’ve posted on social media that you’re all signed up and you’ve told people … now you’re freaking!! Regardless of the path that got you to HERE, you’re registered for the Community First Fox Cities Marathon, half marathon, relay, 10K or 5K. NOW WHAT? NOTHING.

Read more from our guest blogger Leah Shapiro of Fleet Feet Fox Valley.
Celebrate with a Commemorative Jacket
We're celebrating in style with a special commemorative jacket. You can too!
 
Jackets come in men’s and women’s colors and sizes, are available during the registration process and are only $20.
 
Proceeds from the jacket will be part of the give back to the community for this year’s event. We anticipate reaching a milestone of $1 Million Dollars put back into the community over the years and are grateful for your role in making that happen.  
 
Help us celebrate 30 years of miles, moments, and memories! 

Check out the jackets today ... you can buy as part of your registration or purchase on it's own .
Local Race Scene
St. Pat's Benefit Run

 Sunday, March 22
9:00 a.m.

Tanner's Grill and Bar
730 S. Railroad St., Kimberly, WI

Enjoy all the blarney of games and a costume contest. Includes diaper dash, kids run, 5K, 10-mile relay, 10- mile virtual and 10-mile. Race proceeds benefit Kimberly Fire Fighters.

Visits their site for details.

April Fools' 5K

Friday, April 3
6:00 p.m. start

Orthopedic & Sports Institute
2105 E. Enterprise
Appleton, WI
 
The 10th Annual OSI/Miron April Fools' 5K celebrates the Superhero in all of us. Profits benefit Appleton North, East and West athletic programs.

Visit their registration site to sign up and for details.

Sole Burner

Saturday, May 9
8:30 Kids Fun Run
9 a.m. 5K Walk/Run Start

City Park
500 E Franklin St
Appleton, WI

The Sole Burner unites around 5,000 passionate cancer fighters and running enthusiasts to raise funds in the fight against cancer. 

Visit their registration site for details.
Thank you to our returning sponsors for 2020
Title Sponsor of the Marathon

Relay Marathon Sponsor
5K Run/Walk Sponsor
Volunteer Sponsor
Miron Logo
Platinum Level
Half Marathon Sponsor

Health & Wellness Expo Sponsor
Vehicle Sponsor





NEW 10K Run/Walk Sponsor



Kids Fun Run Sponsor

Technology Sponsor
Questions? 
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(877) 230-7223
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