Yearly Archives: 2021

Congratulations to our USI Spirit Challenge Winners!

Posted on Dec 1, 2021, by

Here to Cheer! When our participants needed it the most, our volunteers participating in the USI Spirit Challenge delivered. Whether through a cheer, dance or silly costumes at a water station, they brought encouragement, laughter and joy. Many times, it was exactly what our runners needed to keep going. Here’s some of what they had […]

Finding Joy in Running

Posted on Nov 24, 2021, by

Guest Blog by Brenda Johnson Running can have a profound effect on a person’s life, not only physically, but psychologically and spiritually.  We’ve all heard of the phrase “runner’s high.” But, do runners actually enjoy running?  I have friends who will say, “if you see me running, you better run too as it means something […]

Amcor Business Challenge Winners Announced for the 2021 Community First Fox Cities Marathon

Posted on Nov 24, 2021, by

APPLETON, Wis. (Nov. 24, 2021) – Twenty-four area companies and organizations were more than ready to compete after a year off from the Amcor 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 Amcor Business Challenge […]

Marathon Winner has Dream Finish

Posted on Oct 29, 2021, by

Betsy Bulat Turner had run down Wisconsin Avenue to the Community First Fox Cities Marathon finish line in Neenah’s Riverside Park many times in the past. But, this time was extra special. She was leading the 2021 women’s marathon. Betsy and her husband, Steve, a Neenah native, live in Atlanta with their children, Tommy (5) […]

Congratulations to marathon, half marathon & relay marathon winners!

Posted on Sep 19, 2021, by

The winners of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction are as follows: Full Marathon (Men) Name City, State Time 1st place Matt Kasten Harrison, Wis. 2:41:35 2nd place Michael Friedman Minneapolis, Minn. 2:49:23 3rd place Zach Ziesemer Merrill, Wis. 2:59:49 Full Marathon (Women) 1st place Elizabeth Bulat Turner Atlanta, Ga. 3:13:35 2nd place Katie Renz Appleton, Wis. […]

Congratulations to 10K & 5K Winners!

Posted on Sep 18, 2021, by

The winners of the SCHEELS 10K, part of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction, are as follows: 10K (Men) Name City, State Time 1st place Jace Galley Neenah, Wis. 00:33:08 2nd place Ryan Eggert Neenah, Wis. 00:39:26 3rd place Bennett Krueger Appleton, Wis. 00:40:13 10K (Women) 1st place Kristin Dunsirn Greenville, Wis. 00:43:39 2nd place Alison Ellis Greenville, […]

What’s new at this year’s weekend of events?

Posted on Sep 16, 2021, by

While we are excited to continue our traditions of giving back to our community, this year there are a number of new things to look forward to at our 30th running of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction on Sept. 17-19, 2021. Trucks for Participants and Kids – sponsored by Bergstrom […]