Meet Legacy Runner: Anne Siegrist The Heart of a Legacy When Dr. Anne Siegrist lines up for the Community First Fox Cities Marathon this fall, she won’t just be tackling 26.2 miles; she’ll be continuing a remarkable 35-year legacy. As one of only 10 “Legacy Runners” who have crossed the finish line of every single […]
Meet Legacy Runner: Fred Ulman Persistence, Family, and the Finish Line: A Legacy Runner’s Journey For Fred Umland, the Fox Cities Marathon isn’t just a race; it’s a living history of his life over the last 35 years. It’s a short list of those who have participated in every single Fox Cities Marathon since its […]
Meet Legacy Runner: Stuart Kolb From the Shop Class to the Finish Line Stuart’s journey into the world of long-distance running didn’t start in high school or college. Instead, it began with his first professional role as a high school industrial arts teacher in Barneville, Wisconsin, back in 1984. “They needed a track coach, so […]
By Julie Hennes My name is Julie, and I am a recovering alcoholic. I am almost eight years sober now, and these days, people know me as a runner, but that’s not who I always was. Running came after sobriety, when I was trying to figure out what to do with myself. When I first […]
Meet Legacy Runner: Mike Jovanovich With 120 marathons and 50 Ironman finishes, Neenah’s Mike Jovanovich is a local legend. But for this Community First Fox Cities Marathon Legacy Runner, the miles aren’t about the medals, they’re about the people. From the Y to the Finish Line Mike’s journey started small: running laps at the Neenah […]
Participant Spotlight: Hairbows & Miles Meet Lauren and Harper from Las Vegas, Nevada—a mother-daughter duo inspiring runners one mile at a time. Originally from Menasha, Wisconsin, Harper discovered her love of running while in elementary school. She was eager to join her school’s running club but missed the age requirement by just one grade. After […]
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 Legacy Runner: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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