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  1. The annual Crazylegs Classic is an 8k (roughly 5 mile) run or a 2 mile walk. It starts on the Capitol Square and end on the field at Camp Randall Stadium. It started in 1982 and has grown to a race of almost 15,000 by 2007. The race has received national recognition as America's Best 100 Events in Runner's World Magazine. I can personally attest that this is a very fun event. They even have beer for you after you run!

    2008 Update: The race this year was quite cold. The temp was in the forties but the 30mph wind made it seem colder. However, the cold didn't seem to hurt the attendance as it was a new record at over 17,000.
     
    Posted by: strudelwagon on Apr 09, 2008 05:12 PM (4) (0) Flag
  2. A great tradition in Madison that got better with the addition of wave starts. It used to be a two mile walk followed by a three mile run after you passed all the people that started way ahead of their actual mile pace. One can actually run the entire race now. A little pricey for just a tshirt but I guess you do get beer at the end and the money goes to a good cause. THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT. Gotta support those non rev sports.
     
    Posted by: mamcdermid on Jul 10, 2008 10:42 PM (0) (0) Flag
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The top of the hill.
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The top of the hill.
A mass of runners.
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A mass of runners.
This is what the front of the pack looks like near the first mile marker.
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This is what the front of the pack looks like near the first mile marker.
Relaxing in Camp Randall after the race.
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Relaxing in Camp Randall after the race.
The Mighty Short Bus played at Camp Randall after the race.
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The Mighty Short Bus played at Camp Randall after the race.

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