School Challenge Winners Announced for the 2022 Community First Fox Cities Marathon

Seven area schools participated in the 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, but most participate in the Guardian Kids Fun Run as well as the Ascension 5K Run/Walk.

“With the mission of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon to inspire health, wellness and community – one step at a time; people of all ages take the challenge in participating,” said Julie Johnson, race director.  “I love to see all of the participants challenging themselves and being courageous to try something new.  To cross that finish line is exciting and a true testament to our mission.”

The top schools in 2022 are:

• First Place Winners receive $750
  • Freedom Elementary (Large – 400+ students)
  • Spring Road Elementary in Neenah (Medium – 200-399 students)
  • Celebration Lutheran School in Appleton (Small – under 200 students)

• Second Place Winners receive $500
  • Westside Elementary in Kimberly (Large)
  • Paul Lutheran School in Appleton (Small)

• Third Place Winners receive $250
  • Greenville Elementary (Large)
  • Edward School in Appleton (Small)

The School Challenge is free to all elementary, middle and high schools (public and parochial) in the Fox Cities and surrounding school districts.  Winners are based on the percentage of students who participate.

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About Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction

The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction inspires health, wellness and community… one step at a time. During its weekend of events, it brings together thousands of participants, volunteers, spectators, local businesses and community partners at eight events including a marathon, half marathon, relay marathon, 10K, 5K, kids events and an expo. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Community First Fox Cities Marathon gives back to area non-profits, community partners and running organizations. Over its 30-year history, the event has returned more than $1 million to local non-profits. The weekend of events returns September 15-17, 2023.

Visit www.foxcitiesmarathon.org for more information. Find the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction on social media: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram