$59,655 donated to area nonprofit groups

Posted on Dec 30, 2019, by

The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction donated $59,655 from the 2018 race to a total of 28 northeast Wisconsin nonprofit groups including 11 area cross-country teams, this December. “The marathon was started nearly 30 years ago to build health, wellness and community,” said Tara Perre, spokesperson for the Fox Cities Marathon. […]

November Course Connection

Posted on Nov 27, 2019, by

The November Course Connection includes: Happy Thanksgiving 2019 School Specialty School Challenge Winners Announced 2019 Pierce Business Challenge Winners Announced Congratulations to Volunteer of the Year Jennifer Thompson! Keep up to date – Sign up for Course Connection today!

2019 School Specialty School Challenge Winners Announced

Posted on Nov 27, 2019, by

More than 200 students at 16 area schools participated in this year’s School Specialty School Challenge, part of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction weekend of events. The challenge encourages schools to bring students together on race weekend to focus on getting kids active. Students can participate in any of the events, […]

2019 Pierce Business Challenge Winners Announced

Posted on Nov 27, 2019, by

A record breaking number of teams participated in this year’s Pierce Business Challenge, a friendly competition between businesses promoting health, wellness and community, part of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction weekend of events. “The Pierce Business Challenge is a way for area companies to add energy, team spirit and wellness […]

Thank you volunteers!

Posted on Oct 25, 2019, by

Our volunteers are the heart of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon weekend of events! Please join us in celebrating and thanking them for their amazing support. And, a very special thank you to our Volunteer Sponsor Kwik Trip for allowing us to offer the perks our volunteers deserve!

Jennifer Thompson named 2019 Bret Younger Volunteer of the Year

Posted on Oct 23, 2019, by

This year’s Bret Younger Volunteer of the Year is credited with turning disappointment into “determination and excitement” and “heartbreak into a time to rejoice and come together.” Jennifer Thompson, Neenah, has been a long-time volunteer for the Community First Fox Cities Maraton Presented by Miron Construction.She is also an avid runner and member of the […]

September Course Connection

Posted on Sep 20, 2019, by

The September Course Connection includes: Race week tips and details Medals are in and waiting for you! Runner Inspiration: Age is Just a Number, It’s the Course of Course!, and Are You Looking for a Running Club? 2019 OSMS Health & Wellness Expo – Visit more than 40 vendors and attend seminars at this year’s expo Course Corner: […]

Age is just a number

Posted on Sep 6, 2019, by

Guest blog by Marybeth Kuester I truly believe when you stop moving, you start aging. My name is Marybeth Kuester, I’m 80-years-old and I am running in the Orthopedics and Sports Institute Relay Marathon at this year’s Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction. People tell me all the time they can’t believe […]