7 Ways to Save | May Course Connection 2024

7 Ways to Save Before Summer

With just four months to go until the Community First Fox Cities Marathon weekend of events, it’s time to kick your summer training season into full gear. Even better, register before 11:59 pm May 31^st and enjoy seven ways to save:

$10 on the Community First Fox Cities Marathon
$10 on the ThedaCare Half Marathon
$20 on the OSMS Relay Marathon
$5 on the SCHEELS 10K Run/Walk
$5 on the Ascension 5K Run/Walk
$15 when you refer family and friends (link provided upon registration)
$5 to $10 when you register for multiple events

Don’t wait – sprint into summertime savings!

Show Your School Spirit!

Looking to show a little school pride, and maybe win some money in the process? It’s time to assemble your squad for the U.S. Venture School Challenge.

Participation is easy:

• Create a team for your school

• Recruit others to join the team and register for the Kids Run, 5K or 10K Run/Walks

•Cheer each other on in our weekend of events

Those with the highest percentage of student participation will win and receive $250, $500, or $750 for their school.

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PRESENTING

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

As the presenting sponsor of our Half Marathon course, ThedaCare has become a fixture of race weekend. Add the support of their Orthopedic Care specialists, presence at training runs throughout the summer, and detailed guidance documented in the marathon and half marathon training guide, and you can understand why we’re beyond grateful for their partnership.

Encouraging all of us to live lifeinspired^TM, ThedaCare shares the Community First Fox Cities Marathon mission of inspiring wellness – on race day, and in everything we do.

PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHT:

Just One More Step

Ashley Kmeiciak will make her 26.2-mile debut as a participant in this year’s Community First Fox Cities Marathon, but she’s already proven she can take on life’s challenges. A victim of sex trafficking and a recovered addict, Kmeiciak is on a mission to serve as a voice for the voiceless, motivating them to overcome even the most difficult of adversities in their journey to a brighter future.

READ ASHLEY'S STORY

EVENT SPOTLIGHT:

"Full" Speed Ahead

Thinking about taking on the full marathon this year? Make this the moment you commit, and you’ll enjoy the added benefits of early registration:

Your name on your bib
Lower cost of registration
Training support through the summer

Still need convincing?

The Community First Fox Cities Full Marathon remains one of the area’s most popular due to

its seven miles of paved trails and waterfront views, 20+ water, gel and fruit stations, a 7 hour course time and the return of the Shout Out Board. The icing on the cake is the thousands of community spectators and 1,800+ volunteers supporting and cheering you on, every step of the way.

We believe in you!

Shout Out Your Support

Last year, we debuted our Sure-Dry “Shout Out Board” during Sunday’s full, half, and relay events. Positioned near Neenah’s Arrowhead Park, this location marks the start of the participants’ final mile – a point in the race where motivation is needed more than ever. The board provides a well-timed boost, playing messages of inspiration from participants’ family and friends, and helping them to finish strong.

Stay tuned for your opportunity to record a message, starting this July!

SEE HOW IT WORKS

Training Support:

Train with the Best

Whether you’re months into training or just getting started, now is a great time to establish healthy habits that will carry you all the way to the finish line. We’ve enlisted the help of some well-known experts to guide you on your journey.

PaceSetters Training Runs kick off June 1!

Access the ThedaCare 2024 Training Guide for recommendations on warm-up techniques, training, nutrition, stretching, and recovery.

Get your steps in with the Appleton SCHEELS Walking Club starting May 30

Personalize Your Medal

Completing a race is a notable achievement – one you should feel inclined to commemorate with pride. With an iTAB insert or ribbon hanger, you can personalize your race medal with your name and finish time.

Simply add the iTAB option during registration, and we’ll take care of the rest.