September 2020
We miss you ...
Love of community. Love for our participants and volunteers. Love of the sport.  That is why we do what we do here at the Community First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Miron Construction. As we quickly approach what would have been our 30th weekend of events we want that love to show through. We are missing you ... our participants, our volunteers, our sponsors, and our community partners. COVID-19 has drastically changed our lives, but it's not going to stop us from spreading cheer. Watch our social media accounts to see what we're up to.

In the meantime, stay healthy, stay safe and keep moving,
The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Team & Board of Directors
Join us tonight for Doc Talk:
Getting Back to Running after Injury
Join us for a Q&A with Dr. William Albiero of OSMS at 6 p.m. tonight on FaceBook Live.

Dr. Albiero is an orthopedic surgeon with a sports medicine fellowship based at OSMS's new clinic in Fox Crossing. He enjoys helping people get active after an injury.

Read more about Dr. Albiero and join the FaceBook event.

Did you miss our prior Doc Talks? No problem!
A visit to the sunflower patch.
Our first ever Community First Fox Cities Marathon Kids Challenge to keep your kids moving and promote healthy habits is a wrap.

Kids near and far took to the lakes, sunflower patches, strawberry fields, basketball courts and more to earn miles for the Kids Challenge.

Mara, age 9, won our grand prize - a $50 SCHEELS Gift Card! Ten other kids won free entries into the Guardian Kids Fun Run courtesy of Guardian.

Thanks to SCHEELS, Guardian and all the kids who kept moving all month long.

Swimming at the lake.
Biking and beyond!
Strawberry picking.
Guest Blog by Kristina Schultz
Cross-training is any sport, exercise or activity that supplements your main sport. Whether you are a beginner runner or an experienced marathoner, cross-training is key in taking great care of your body and mental self. One such great marriage is running and yoga.

Read more about the benefits of incorporating yoga into your routine to improve your running performance with Appleton YMCA Health and Fitness Director Kirsten Rice.
Sponsor Spotlight: Miron Construction
Building Communities with Passion
Miron's commitment to community is far and wide.
A group of Miron employees on race weekend.
For more information about Miron visit miron-construction.com.
Serving the communities in which employees live, work, and play is an important part of Miron Construction Co., Inc.'s corporate mission. We're very excited to welcome them back as our presenting sponsor for 2021!
 
"Very few events so widely engage the entire Fox Cities like the Community First Fox Cities Marathon festival of races," said David G. Voss, Jr., president and CEO of Miron. "From the thousands of participants to the countless volunteers, it’s wonderful to see our community rally in support of the event. Miron is incredibly proud to be a part of this amazing weekend of activities.”
 
Miron has been an important part of our 30-year history. As we prepare to celebrate the Miles, Moments and Memories in 2021, we are grateful for Miron's long-standing partnership.

Not only do they help with financial support, they also provide skilled volunteers who help build our Start Line and Finish Line areas. They even hosted the Start Line in 2005 so we could incorporate the Trestle Trail Bridge across Little Lake Butte des Morts for the first time.

They have also helped provide extra protection with large vehicles that serve as security barricades at the Start Line and Finish Line. Many other Miron employees volunteer their time to help with various duties on race weekend including serving up water, smiles and words of encouragement at their water station.
 
And, Miron's employees are actively engaged as a Business Challenge team of both runners and walkers.

"For Miron, and for our employees, the Fox Cities Marathon is a chance to be a part of something bigger than our organization," said Dave. "It’s a chance to join the greater Fox Cities community for a weekend of personal accomplishment and service."
 
Thank you Miron for your continued support!
Questions? 
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