March 2017 Newsletter

2017 Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction

What Moves You?!?

With Spring weather right around the corner, it's not too early to make plans to be part of this year's Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction. There are races every weekend all year long, but you want to be part of THE RACE in Northeast Wisconsin - and here's why:

Proceeds from the FCM (and you) go directly back into the local community - to the tune of $110,000+ last year!
We've got Summer Training Runs & Pace Team's to help you train from Day 1 through the Finish Line.
You'll get all of the cool stuff that every other races gives too - only ours is better - a collectible Finisher's medal, event shirts and unique FCM merchandise
We've got race courses that feature the beauty of the Fox Cities including parks and paved (but off-road) trails & course support in the way of 20 water stations and medical support around every corner
We've got the Best Volunteers at any race you've ever been to - and lots of them (3:1 ratio) - their goal is to help you reach your goal!

You can't miss this opportunity; bring a friend & come experience it for yourself - we promise you won't be disappointed.

Make a Goal

Make a Commitment

Find out What Moves You

Take advantage of the 'Early Bird' registration prices through March 31 and MAKE THE COMMITMENT TODAY to reserve your spot at an event you'll come back to every September!

Race Weekend Travel & Accommodation Plans

Don't delay in making your travel plans for this year's Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction. The Green Bay Packers season schedule comes out in the coming months and once that does - hotel rooms fill up fast! So beat the rush and visit our Hotels & Travel page to get the best rates at the most convenient locations!

Marathons of Wisconsin

WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE?

The "Marathons of Wisconsin" Challenge is back for a third year, with a lineup of races that stretches from northern to southern Wisconsin. Returning races include the Wisconsin Marathon (May 6 in Kenosha), the Paavo Nurmi Marathon (Aug. 12 in Hurley), the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction (Sept. 24 in Appleton), and the PNC Milwaukee Running Festival (October 15 in Milwaukee).

Runners who complete all four events in 2017 will receive a special Marathons of Wisconsin medal. There is no fee to join.

In order to have the ability to say that they truly have run Wisconsin, runners will need to complete either a full or half marathon in all four events. Each runner must complete at least one full marathon in one of the following races:

Wisconsin Marathon & Half Marathon , Kenosha, May 6, 2017

Paavo Nurmi Marathon, Hurley, August 12, 2017

Community First Fox Cities Marathon, Appleton, September 24, 2017

PNC Milwaukee Running Festival, Milwaukee, October 15, 2017

All races must be completed in one calendar year to be eligible for the medal at the end of the challenge.

HOW TO REGISTER

One must register for each event separately. Please email Jeremy at jeremy@mychicagoathlete.com if you plan on competing in all four events and let him know which distance you'll be running at each race.

Athletes who complete all four events will receive a commemorative medal for their efforts. Runners will need to register for and complete either a full or half marathon in all four events and one of the four must be the full marathon.

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