May Course Connection 2025
Posted on May 16, 2025, by Jordan
Pssst …
Want to Save on Registration?
Starting June 1, registration prices increase for the full, half, and relay marathons, 10K, and 5K events. Sign up now to save, and consider taking advantage of our Referral Discount!
Here’s how it works:
- Register for the event of your choice and receive a personalized referral link
- Send the link to your friends, family, and coworkers, inviting them to register
- When 5 people register using your personal link, we’ll automatically refund up to $15 on your event registration fee.
Hurry! The time to save is now.
Show Your School Spirit
The school year may be coming to a close, but we’ve got an opportunity to help Fox Cities and surrounding school districts hit the ground running next fall! Set up a U.S. Venture Foundation School Challenge Team for your local public or parochial school, and give your students something to look forward to after the summer break.
Compete against other schools your size for the highest percentage of student participation, and you could win up to $750 for your school! Not to mention, it’s a great way to get families together in the name of fun and wellness.
Operation Hydration….
Festival Foods is bringing its reputation for providing an exceptional experience to the Community First Fox Cities Marathon, returning as the Official Finish Line Water Sponsor for our weekend of events. Thanks to their support, we’ll have hydration chilled and ready for all Saturday and Sunday participants.
Partner with us!
Be a Part of the Legacy
Cement your name in the minds and hearts of community members by becoming a sponsor! The Fox Cities Marathon draws thousands every year, all of whom are taking in the sights and sounds of this three-day display of heart, spirit, and camaraderie. Our sponsors make it possible, and in return, have the opportunity to showcase their brand among participants, volunteers, and spectators.
Sponsorships are still available for this year’s weekend of events—join us!
REGISTRATION SPOTLIGHT
Before You Check Out …
Don’t forget to select your registration add-ons! If you’re going to participate in one of our events, why not celebrate your accomplishment? Make sure to add our commemorative “Go with the Flow” shirt to your cart, and toss in a 13.1 or 26.2 sticker if you’re completing the half or full marathon.
Plus, personalize your hard-earned hardware with an iTAB! This small, custom plate or tab is engraved with your name and finish time and attaches neatly to your medal or event ribbon, making it truly one of a kind.
One more thing—make sure to register before August 1 to have your name printed on your race bib!
PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHT
Amber Jensema
When Amber Jensema entered her first running event in 2011, she expected it would be one and done. By the end of that year, she had completed six half marathons, a full marathon, a relay marathon, and several other races—but it wasn’t a competitive spirit fueling her newfound passion. Jensema had discovered the unique camaraderie shared by members of the running community and the particularly supportive environment of Fox Cities Marathon events.
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Complete the Marathon …
As a Team!
Want to add a marathon to your bragging rights, but not sure you can complete the full distance alone? That’s what our Orthopedic & Sports Medical Specialists Relay Marathon is for. Assemble a team of 2-5 people, and you can tackle the 26.2-mile course as a group.
Team members will wear a MYLAPS timing tag attached to their race bib and will hand off the tag to their teammate at designated Relay Exchange Zones. All legs of the race feature several water, medical, fruit, and gel stations to ensure all members of your team are supported. This is a great opportunity to be a part of the BIG race!
TRAINING SUPPORT
Summer Training Sessions Begin May 31st
As a proud supporter of the PaceSetters of the Fox Cities, we are excited to announce another season of FREE annual summer training runs, now at a new location! Join in the fun at Telulah Park, every Saturday at 7 a.m. from May 31 until race weekend. Mileage will increase slowly each week with plenty of runners at each pace to help you feel supported, inspired and ready for race day.
Check out distances and detailed maps for each week and learn more about what to expect on the PaceSetters website. All are welcome!
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT:
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists (O.S.M.S.) is focused on getting its patients back to the life they love. Comprised of a dynamic team of orthopedic and sports medicine physicians, spine specialists, rheumatologists, and pain management physicians, their experts are committed to taking a team approach to caring for patients across the Fox Cities and beyond.
A long-standing sponsor, the Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists’ team-minded philosophy makes them the perfect supporter for our Relay event.
From the clinic to the course, we’re grateful for their partnership in prioritizing wellness across the communities we serve.
NEW SPONSOR ALERT:
NETWORK HEALTH
Network Health is on a mission to build healthy and strong Wisconsin communities, making them the perfect new sponsor of our Community Challenge. Honoring the top three male and female marathon participants from the event’s original seven communities has been a beloved tradition for our participants, and we’re thrilled to have Network Health’s support in carrying the challenge forward.
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