February 2026 Course Connection

Posted on Feb 24, 2026, by

In this issue you’ll find: Our 35th anniversary celebration and limited edition “Run Where You Are Rooted” shirt 2026 registration details, early bird pricing, and referral rewards A Legacy Runner spotlight featuring Jeff Alderton’s incredible streak …plus more Read

Meet Jeff

Posted on Feb 24, 2026, by

  Name: Jeff Alderton Age: 65 City: Appleton (grew up on a family farm in Laona, WI; moved to Appleton in 1987) Occupation: Retired process engineer (Appleton Papers/Appleton Coated 34 years)   What motivates you to run every Community First Fox Cities Marathon? The hometown feel of the Fox Cities Marathon is unmatched. The spectator […]

January Course Connection 2026

Posted on Jan 27, 2026, by

The January 2026 “Course Connection” newsletter is an official kickoff for the upcoming race season, focusing on early registration incentives, community impact, and opportunities for local involvement. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find: Registration Incentives: Details on “Early Bird” pricing for all events (Full, Half, Relay, 10K, 5K, and Kids) Community Impact Spotlight: A feature […]

September Course Connection 2025

Posted on Sep 15, 2025, by

The Countdown is ON! Are You Registered? t’s officially race week, and the countdown is on! Spots in all of our events are disappearing by the hour, and prices are about to go up. If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time—lock in your spot before it’s gone! Online Registration endsThursday, September 18th at […]

September Course Connection 2025

Posted on Sep 10, 2025, by

  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 […]

From Coworkers to “Hot Girl Walkers”: How a Team at Miron Construction Found Connection at the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction

Posted on Sep 8, 2025, by

By Sara Montonati and Justine Eron Three years ago, what started as a casual email about upcoming wellness events turned into something much bigger for our team at Miron Construction. Meredith Baciak, Miron Construction’s wellness coordinator, shared a list of wellness events Miron was supporting in the community. The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented […]

August Course Connection 2025

Posted on Aug 21, 2025, by

Iconic Athlete Visits the Fox Valley Just Ahead of Race Weekend “It’s not about running. It’s about changing people’s lives.” – Kathrine Switzer In 1967, Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to enter and finish the Boston Marathon, challenging the rules of what was still a men-only event at the time. When a photo circulated of the race […]

What’s Your Definition of Wealthy?

Posted on Aug 4, 2025, by

By Dave Kievet What does it mean to be truly wealthy? For many, it’s tied to money – having a strong financial foundation, enjoying comfort or reaching a point of financial freedom. I see that as part of the picture. But for me, true wealth is about something more essential: health. Without it, even the […]

July Course Connection 2025

Posted on Jul 17, 2025, by

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 17 Calling All Volunteers! Our 1,800+ volunteers are the heart and soul of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Miron Construction. Thanks to their energy, dedication, and enthusiasm, we’re able to make our weekend of events an amazing experience for all participants and spectators.  With a variety of roles and shifts […]