We're THRILLED to announce the new FocalShare™ app for iOS devices. This free app makes it incredibly easy to find and share your photos from events that include FocalShare free digital downloads of your race photos. Learn more in our blog post!
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Madison Marathon: A Race Story Rendered in Metal
The 2015 Madison Fall Marathon finisher's medal is a sculpted version of an actual photograph taken at the 2014 Madison Marathon. Learn about how it was made, and what it signifies.
Read MoreMadison Marathon Profile: Lisa Helmuth
The Madison Marathon is the perfect event for Lisa Diane Helmuth (50) of Middleton, WI—it combines running and Madison, two things that have been part of some of the happiest and some of the saddest times of Lisa’s life, including the loss of her son James at the age of 10 due to adrenal cancer. Lisa's family honors James' memory by raising funds for children in need to participate in academic and athletic opportunities. She finds solace in running. For Lisa, “there is nothing quite like the feeling of running in Madison”.
Read MoreMadison Marathon Profile: Stephanie Sprague
After a serious car accident in May 2015, doctors told Stephanie Sprague (25) of Dubuque, Iowa that she’d be in the hospital for the next four months, and even then things were unlikely to be “normal” for her. Remarkably, Stephanie beat those odds - and will be pursuing her first Madison Marathon on November 8, 2015.
Read MoreMadison Marathon Profile: Carolyn Moore
Carolyn Moore is a seasoned marathon runner. She is pursuing her first-ever Madison Marathon in November, 2015. And when she crosses the finish line on the Capitol Square, she won’t be alone—her running partner, a visually impaired athlete, will accompany her.
Read MoreMadison Marathon Profile: Wayne Engelbrecht
Wayne Engelbrecht has volunteered at the Madison Marathon for the past decade - and also run in five different full Madison Marathons. His favorite volunteer spot? The information booth, answering questions from runners.
Read MoreMadison Marathon Profile: Abbey Kaiser
Abbey Kaiser is a young runner from Madison who just happens to have Down syndrome. Last May, Abbey completed not only the Madison Marathon Twilight 10K alongside her mother, but also the Half Marathon the next day with myTEAM TRIUMPH. Abbey's FocalShare race photo was selected for display in Times Square as part of a showcase on behalf of the National Down Syndrome Society.
Read MoreWater Stories: A Brief History of Lake Mendota Swim Crossings
Each year, athlete Darren Fortney leads a group of swimmers in a 6-mile swim traversing Lake Mendota as a fund-raising effort for Gilda’s Club, a cancer support and advocacy organization. As a history buff, he wanted to place the ultra-swim in historical context, so Focal Flame writer Robyn Perrin authored an essay about the "lake swimmers" of Lake Mendota.
Read MoreGirls on the Run: One in a Million
In the photography industry, numbers tell a story. For Girls on the Run, numbers tell about a empowerment, and impact, and engagement. They tell of a generation transformed through movement, joy, and conversation. And this year, they mark one million girls served by Girls on the Run International.
Read MoreTake Two: the Wisconsin Du Series
Love the idea of multisport, but not so into swimming? Or perhaps you’re a triathlete seeking a great dry land race? Check out the Wisconsin Du Series, a season-long fling with just two things – biking and running. Read more in a Q&A with race director Paul Eicher.
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