September Course Connection 2025
Posted on Sep 10, 2025, by Jordan
We are officially within the final countdown.
If you’ve been thinking about joining us for the 2025 weekend of events, now is the time to make it official.
Online Registration Deadline for all events
Thursday, September 18th at 11:59PM
Register Now & Save
Registration prices go up on Sept. 19.
By registering now you can save:
- $15 on the Community First Fox Cities Marathon
- $10 on the ThedaCare Half Marathon & Competitive Walk
- $5 on the Fleet Feet 10K Run/Walk
- $5 on the Ascension 5K Run/Walk
- $5 on the Guardian Kids Fun Run
- $5 on the Huggies® Diaper Dash and Toddler Trot
In-Person Registration Pending Availability
Community First Full, ThedaCare Half and OSMS Relay Marathons
At the Nutritional Healing Health & Wellness Expo
Community First Champion Center, 5000 W Champion Drive, Appleton
Fri. Sept 19th
4pm – 8pm
&
Sat., Sept 20th
9am – 3:30pm
Ascension 5K &
Fleet Feet 10K
At the Nutritional Healing Health & Wellness Expo
Community First Champion Center, 5000 W Champion Drive, Appleton
Fri. Sept 19th
4pm– 8pm
At Riverside Park Pavilion
500 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah
Sat., Sept 20th
7am – 8:45am
Guardian Kids Run &
Huggies® Diaper Dash and Toddler Trot:
At Fox Cities Stadium
2400 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton
Fri., Sept 19th
4 – 6 pm
34 Years and Going Strong
We see our fair share of return participants during the Fox Cities Marathon weekend of events. But only 11 participants can say they’ve completed the full marathon event every single year in our 34-year history.
It’s with great pleasure and excitement that we welcome back these impressive FCM veterans (and NE Wisconsin locals) as they make their 34th journey to the finish. Good luck to each!
Jeff Alderton
Basil Hansen
Mike Jovanovich
Stuart Kolb
Gary Nettekoven
Forrest Pearson
Anne Siegrist
Fred Umland
Bill Vande Voort
Elaine Moore
Start Them Young!
It’s never too early to start a wellness journey. That’s why we kick off our weekend of events with the Guardian Kids Fun Run and Huggies Diaper Dash & Toddler Trot!
Register your favorite little runner or crawler, and join us Friday, September 19th, at Fox Cities Stadium for foot races, games, food, and mascots galore!
Every participant gets a shirt and goodie bag. Plus, Kids Fun Run participants receive a custom finisher’s medal that has the same design as our other events over the weekend. Diaper Dash and Toddler Trot participants leave with diapers and wipes, courtesy of Huggies and valued at more than $30!
Online Registration closes Thursday, September 18th at 11:59PM. If spots remain, onsite registration is available at Fox Cities Stadium beginning at 4:00PM, Friday, September 19th.
GOODIE BAG RECAP
A Little Something Extra
Before those ever-popular goodie bags are handed out to our race participants, they are first carefully stuffed by our volunteers! Shoutout to the awesome crew who helped fill over 5,000 goodie bags with exclusive coupons, training and race-day essentials, fun keepsakes, and more.
We Need You!
Do you have a heart for helping? An inner cheerleader? A flair for creativity?
From race-day water stations and intersections, to expo and Kids Fun Run support, there’s a volunteer role in need of your time and talents. Register today to help us fill remaining volunteer spots for this year’s weekend of events! Thanks to their energy, dedication, and enthusiasm of our 1,800+ volunteers, we’re able to make our weekend of events an amazing experience for all participants and spectators.
There are a variety of roles and shifts available Sept. 19-21, 2025 on the Kwik Trip Volunteer Squad. Help us make this another memorable event by registering today.
3 great ways to Get Merch!
Shop the latest Fox Cities Marathon merchandise online, at the Nutritional Healing Health & Wellness Expo, and NEW this year – the Finish Line at Riverside Park.
Thanks to Fleet Feet Fox Valley for providing all the swag to commemorate your participation after your event. We’ll have hats, sweatshirts, shirts, and even onsite printing capabilities available for purchase. See you soon!
RECOVERY ZONE
See You After Your Race!
Our support doesn’t end once you cross the finish line. Join ThedaCare physical therapists and athletic trainers, and representatives from Stretch Zone after your race. We’ll be stationed in the Recovery Zone to help you with those all-important post-race stretches and address any strains and pains you may be experiencing.
Gatorade Endurance:
FUEL TO UNLOCK YOUR BEST
It’s taper time & we know your body is ready for the break! Use this extra time to map out your fuel & hydration needs in advance and visualize your race day path to success!
You’ll find Gatorade Endurance at all Fox Cities Marathon aid stations on race day. This formula was designed by researchers to give you the fuel to unlock your best, start to finish, with Gatorade Endurance. To learn more about all Gatorade products, visit www.Gatorade.com. #Gatorade_Partner
PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHT
Stay Happy, Stay Active:
It’s the Only Way to Stay Young
Bill Wisneski has experienced his fair share of setbacks over the course of his running journey. From losing a race buddy two months before race day to surviving cancer and recovering from a bad fall, he’s kept going when most would have thrown in the towel. This year, the 71-year-old runner will once again prove that staying active is the key to staying young as he defends his age group title in the Ascension 5K.
5K EVENT SPOTLIGHT
The more the merrier
Are you used to sharing your daily steps with your infant or family pup? Don’t change your routine – bring them along!
Our 5K run/walk is stroller and dog-friendly, so you can participate in the manner most familiar to you. See you all on the course!
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