Fox Cities Marathon's Race Weekend kicks off with Huggies Diaper Dash in Appleton
Sep 20, 2024
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - While the Fox Cities Marathon doesn't kick off until Sunday, the festivities for Race Weekend are already underway, with an adorable start on Friday.
The Huggies Diaper Dash served as a kick-off for the weekend in-store. It's the first of numerous races set for the weekend, with a Mascot Race coming on Friday night as well.
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The Diaper Dash runs from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., with the Mascot Race coming up at 6:15 p.m.
The events are all being held at the Fox Cities Stadium in Appleton. The schedule of events is vast throughout the weekend, all culminating with the marathon on Sunday at 7 a.m.
Here are the race events, according to the Fox Cities Marathon website:
Friday:
Huggies Diaper Dash: 4-6 p.m.
Huggies Toddler Trot: 5-5:30 p.m.
Mini Dash (age 6 and under): 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Mascot Race: 6:15-6:30 p.m.
1/4 Mile Races: 6:30-7 p.m.
1/2 Mile Races: 7-7:30 p.m.
Saturday:
Scheels 10K Run/Walk and Ascension 5K Run/Walk - Riverside Park
Start time: 9 a.m.
Sunday:
Wheelchair & Hand Crank: 6:55 a.m.
Marathon and Half-Marathon (Open Div), Relay: 7 a.m.
Half Marathon (Competitive Walk Div): 7:05 a.m.
The Marathon starts at UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities, finishing up at Riverside Park in Neenah.
"It's a big family activity that everybody can participate," Director Julie Johnson said. "It introduces kids to something new whether it's running or walking, but just being active and being a part of something big."
For more information, visit Fox Cities Marathon's website.