Five Things to Know: 2019 Crazylegs Classic
April 27, 2019 | General News
Wisconsin Athletics annual 8K Run / 2 Mile Walk this Saturday
As you plan for your Crazylegs Classic day, please review our carry-in policy for Camp Randall Stadium and plan accordingly for possibly weather.
Registration is open through Saturday morning and here are five things to know:
1. The Race starts at Library Mall
It'll be all fun and no studying as this year's Crazylegs Classic starting lines for both the 8K run and 2 mile walk begin on Library Mall at the intersection of State Street and N. Lake St.
Runners will enjoy their journey down the Lakeshore Path and back in to campus, heading down Breese Terrace before crossing the finish line via the south endzone of Camp Randall Stadium.
Walkers will traverse the UW Campus before crossing under the famed Camp Randall Memorial Arch and cross the finish line via the north endzone of Camp Randall Stadium.
2. All-Pro Grand Marshal
He's one of the Badgers and NFL's very best and he'll be our 2019 Grand Marshal. Look for Wisconsin football All-American and 10-time NFL Pro Bowl selection Joe Thomas at the starting line at Library Mall and joining the fun at the post-race party inside Camp Randall Stadium.
10 time NFL Pro Powl selection? ✔️ Outland Trophy for top college O-lineman? ✔️ How about 2019 Grand Marshal of the #UWCrazylegsClassic? 😍 We're excited to welcome back @joethomas73 on Saturday, April 27 Register now and join Joe at the starting line! https://go.wisc.edu/crazylegs-joethomas …
— Wisconsin Badgers (@UWBadgers) April 11, 2019
"I'm looking forward to being this year's Grand Marshal," Thomas said. "It's an honor to be a part of the Crazylegs Classic. It's a special event and it's going to be fun to cheer on all of the runners and walkers."
The Big 1070 also recently interviewed Thomas about football and his role as Grand Marshal. Catch the interview here!
3. Get Ready to Dance
Cool down those Crazylegs at the post-race party inside the stadium and enjoy live music from Universal Sound, a staple of Madison's music scene and one of the region's top cover bands. Playing all of your favorites, from "Sinatra to AC/DC and everything in between," Universal Sound is ready to get the party started as soon as you cross the finish line.
Look for fantastic handouts and samples from our Crazylegs Classic sponsors at Gates 1 and 3 too!
Gate 1:
- Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association: Muffins, recipe sheets, pens, stress balls
- Brew Pub Pizza: $1 off coupons and pizza samples
- Odyssey Greek Yogurt: Yogurt, clear stadium bags, water bottles
- Pepsi: BUBBL'R samples, sunglasses
- Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association: Cranberry juice, dried cranberries, and probiotic bars
Gate 3:
- Under Armour: Protein drinks, shower pills, nuts & more packets, water bottles
The UW Marching Band, spirit squad and Bucky Badger will also be there to join the party. And don't miss one of Band Director Mike Leckrone's final public events leading the marching band!
See full post-race party details here.
4. High-Performance Threads
A great race deserves a great t-shirt! Back by popular demand, this year's 2019 Crazylegs Classic swag is an Under Armour performance tech t-shirt is a beautiful Badger red and features a design highlighting the city of Madison skyline.
5. Share your race day fun with #UWCrazylegsClassic
Taking part in the Crazylegs Classic is a time-honored tradition and one of the best ways to spend a Saturday in Madison in the spring. Look for more than 170 different Fun & Fitness teams (with nearly 2,800 people) participating throughout the run/walk, in addition to thousands of other Badgers friends and family from across the country. Share your photos on social media and tag the Wisconsin Badgers and #UWCrazylegsClassic on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!
And don't miss the live stream of the run finish line inside Camp Randall Stadium on Facebook!
