Community Impact: Edison Elementary – Appleton Edison Elementary in Appleton earned 2nd place in the Medium School category of the 2025 U.S. Venture Foundation School Challenge during just their second year participating. Students participated in the Kids Fun Run held Friday evening at Fox Cities Stadium, home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, and were thrilled […]

Price Increase Coming June 1 Prices will increase June 1 for all Saturday and Sunday events, including the Full, Half, 26.2 Relay, 10K, & 5K Run/Walk events. Now is the perfect time to make your commitment and start planning an unforgettable weekend with the Fox Cities Marathon community. Bring the whole family to participate in […]

By John Hollister Running wasn’t always a central part of my life. In my twenties, if you had suggested I’d one day be up before sunrise to train for a marathon or win almost every race event the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction offers, I wouldn’t have believed you. For years, […]

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 […]

Looking to improve your race walking technique? Join us for a free clinic led by Jordan Crawford. Join us for a free clinic led by Jordan Crawford, 2024 Team USA Olympic qualifier, certified USATF Race Walk Official and three-time ThedaCare Half Marathon Competitive Walk winner. Date: Saturday, May 16Time: 10 am – NoonLocation: Community First […]

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 […]

Thinking about the Full or Half Marathon? Now is the time to commit. Registration prices for the Full and Half Marathon increase April 1. Here’s what you can expect: Welcoming volunteers every step of the way Official event shirt & finisher’s medal FREE Pacing Teams to help you chase your goal time An energizing course […]

Community Impact: Appleton Fire Department The Community First Fox Cities Marathon is proud to support organizations that strengthen our community, including the City of Appleton Fire Department. “The support from the Community First Fox Cities Marathon helps strengthen our Peer Support Program and ensures our firefighters have the tools they need to care for themselves […]

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 […]