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Last View |  Greg Crowther has been assigned racing bib no. 1 to wear this Saturday in the Mad City 100K US national championship race, Race Director Timo Yanacheck has announced. Greg, 36, from Seattle, won the inaugural 100-kilometer Mad City race to earn the American championship in 2007. His time of 7 hours, 14 minutes, 31 seconds stands as the second-fastest time ever run on the Mad City course. | Mon Apr 5th
Mon Apr 5th | 199
13 hrs ago | | As in years past we will host our race day "Webcast" through RunRace. Our free Webcast will track and report participant progress in near real-time, along with blog entries and photos of the action.
We will be posting checkpoint splits for solo and team runners on each lap completed (10K intervals).
Our 2010 Mad City 100K Webcast can be found using this direct link: http://www.runrace.net/findarace.php?id=10100WI&tab=a5 (se below).
You will also find clickable links to our Mad City 100K Webcast on the Home Page of our Mad City 100K website and on the Home Page of RunRace: http://www.madcity100k.com/ http://www.runrace.net/
Competitors, feel free to share this information with your friends and family who want to track your progress as you make your way along your Mad City 100K adventure! | Wed Mar 31st
Wed Mar 31st | 237
3 hrs ago |  Ann Heaslett, Madison running star and 5-time member of Team USA, will be the official starter for the Mad City 50K race and the popular relay event, "Run for the Ages". Ann ran on American teams that competed in the World Cup 100K in France (2001), Belgium (2002), Taiwan (2003), The Netherlands (2004), and Japan (2005). The US women won the team bronze medal for 3rd place in Taiwan and the team gold medal for 1st in Japan. | Wed Mar 31st
Mon Apr 5th | 212
3 hrs ago | | Ed Rousseau, age 70, announced that he will be running for not one, but two US national age group records in the 2010 Mad City 100K. He has his sights set on both the 100-kilometer and the 12-hour run marks. Known as "Fast Eddie" by all who know him, this Minneapolis ultra veteran is not just talk. Last November he broke the 12-hour run record for 70-74 year olds with a distance of 58.1 miles. The current 100K record for the age group is 11 hours, 51 minutes. "If I break the 100K record, that will be a 12-hour record also," Ed wrote, "and if I can somehow keep going...I can stretch it out a bit further." He advised race management, "Stop me at 12 hours." | Mon Mar 29th
Mon Mar 29th | 225
3 hrs ago | | Going into our 2010 race on April 10, these are the Mad City 100K course records:
100K men - Michael Wardian, Virginia, 2008, 6:56:57;
100K women - Julie Udchachon, Alaska, 2007, 8:09:04;
50K men - Patrick Russell, Michigan, 2009, 3:08:28;
50K women - Julie Spencer, Wisconsin, 2009, 3:34:45. | Sun Mar 28th
Sun Mar 28th | 232
3 hrs ago |  Timo has posted a complete description of the process USATF uses to select the 6 men and 6 women who will represent the USA at the World Championship 100K race in Gibraltar in November. Press the "Reports" button in the left margin and check it out. Also, you'll find Timo's new "Report" with up-to-date information on the American ultramaarthoners who have already qualified for consideration for the team. | Tue Mar 23rd
Tue Mar 23rd | 229
4 mins ago |  The trees in Madison are still bare, but the ice on Lake Wingra is melting, as proven by our friend Mike Sproul, who took a dip last weekend. | Mon Mar 22nd
Mon Mar 22nd | 204
3 hrs ago |  A special briefing for all 100K solo runners competing for USATF national championship honors will be held in the Vilas Park shelter the evening before the race, on Friday, April 9, starting at 6:00 p.m. USATF liaison and former national champion Lin Gentling will go over the rules of competition and answer questions from you runners and your supporters. Lin, from Rochester, MN, has been the perennial team manager for the USA national ultramarathon teams and will be leading the American delegation to the 2010 World Championship 100K in Gibraltar in November. She is an excellent resource for information about ultramarathon running at the international level. Lin can also answer your questions about qualifying standards for Team USA and the team selection process. | Tue Mar 9th
Sat Mar 20th | 266
6 hrs ago | | The March issue of UltraRunning magazine has an informative feature summarizing achievements in our sport in 2009. Among some of the items pertaining to elite competitors entered so far in this year's Mad City 100K:
Top 50-mile times (men) in the world: Oz Pearlman (1st), Chikara Omine (3rd), Greg Crowther (4th), Michael Arnstein (5th).
Top 50-mile times (women) in the world: Meghan Arbogast (4th), Annette Bednosky (6th and 9th).
Top 100-kilometers times (men) in the US: Chad Ricklefs (3rd and 10th), Howard Nippert (4th).
Top 100-kilometers times (women) in the US: Meghan Arbogast (3rd and 26th), Jenny Capel (17th), Beverley Anderson-Abbs (25th).
Four or more victories in ultramarathons (men): Chikara Omine (5).
Four or more victories in ultramarthons (women): Beverley Anderson-Abbs (6), Jenny Capel (4).
| Sat Mar 20th
Sun Mar 21st | 246
2 hrs ago |  The City of Madison has been fantastic in its administrative support of the Mad City 100K. Timo recently made a preliminary tour of the course with Sgt. Cindy Mierow of the Madison Police Department (shown here) and found everything in order. (FYI, in 2005, Sgt. Mierow was inducted into the Edgewood College Athletic Hall of Fame; runners in the Mad City 100K run through a portion of the college's scenic campus.) The course is over Madison's most popular 10-kilometer race route, much of it within the City's jurisdiction.
Being an urban race, numerous City departments need to be involved in the proper planning of the Mad City 100K events, including Police (Sgt. Mierow) and Parks (Ms. Kathryn Padorr). Timo greatly appreciates the positive working relationship he has enjoyed with City officials over the years.
For more information about the City of Madison and some of the many opportunities and services here (as well as local weather and news), you can check out the City's website at http://cityofmadison.com . | Fri Mar 19th
Wed Mar 24th | 253
3 hrs ago | | Under the direction of Race Director Tim (Timo) Yanacheck and advisory role of Jason Dorgan (Co Race Director of the Kettle Moraine 100) the website for the Mad City 100K Road Race is open to the public. Website designed and programmed by Bill Thom, Kemper Tech, Inc.: bill@kempertech.com
Mad City 100K Logo and illustrations by Mike Kasun, Mike Kasun Illustration. Participant race registration is opened for all our events through the website of: RunRace.net | Jan 2, 2007
Wed Mar 17th | 297
3 hrs ago | For the 2010 running of the Mad City 100K Solo Championship USATF members will compete for prize money in both male and female categories as follows:
| | 1st: | $2,000 | | 2nd: | $1,200 | | 3rd: | $750 | | 4th: | $500 | | 5th: | $250 | | 6th: | $125 |
| | All runners are invited to participate! To be eligible for prize money and race awards solo runners must be U.S. Citizens and current members of USA Track & Field. You can access the website of USA Track & Field and apply for membership at: USATF.ORG
In accordance with the rules of USA Track & Field: "USATF's website shall be the exclusive host for Championship results." We will provide a link to those results of athletes competing in the Championship competition. |
| Jan 12, 2008
Wed Mar 17th | 269
2 hrs ago | | The International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) has awarded the 2010 Mad City 100K its Bronze Label. The IAU is the governing body for international competitions such as the annual 100-kilometer World Championship race in Gibraltar this fall.
The Bronze Label identifies the Mad City 100K as having met the standards set for a race of this stature. Bronze Label status assures eligibility for recognition of world records. It also places Mad City 100K finishers on the annual list of world-wide rankings. The Bronze Label has a special importance for elite runners, as it figures into the calculation of the travel grants for those invited to a major IAU competition such as the World Cup. | Mar 17, 2008
Wed Mar 17th | 299
18 hrs ago |  Timo is very pleased to announce that Deanna Eccles, M.D., will head up the Mad City 100K medical team again this year. Dr. Eccles and her volunteer health care staff will be set up at Vilas Park shelter near the start/finish line. Many, many thanks to these first-rate professionals and to Dean Clinic for their support of the race. | Mon Mar 15th
Mon Mar 15th | 242
3 hrs ago | | Hammer Nutrition - maker of Hammer Gel and HEED sports drink - will again be providing energy products for the Mad City 100K. Pouches of Hammer Gel will be available at our aid stations. HEED will be the official drink mix served as well. Many thanks to the good people at Hammer Nutrition for their generosity and support. | Mon Mar 15th
Mon Mar 15th | 257
1 hr ago |  Up to 6 American men and 6 American women will be selected by USATF to represent the USA in the annual World Championship 100K on November 9, 2010. The venue for the race of international elite ultramarathoners will be in Gibraltar. USA team selection is now underway. Details of the selection process will be published here in the weeks ahead.
As host of the 2010 USA national championship race, the Mad City 100K has an important role to play. The winning male and the winning female in the national championship race on April 10 will receive automatic berths on the team, assuming they meet the qualifying time standuard (7:20:00 for men, 8:40:00 for women). And Race Director Timo Yanacheck is quick to point out that the Mad City 100K winners have beat the standard every year that the race has been contested since 2007. | Wed Mar 10th
Sun Mar 28th | 233
2 hrs ago |  USA Track & Field has created this new logo especially for America's national championship 100-kilometer run at the Mad City 100K. The spiffy red, white, and blue symbol is proudly posted on the race website's homepage. | Wed Mar 10th
Wed Mar 10th | 268
6 hrs ago | | Timo has again arranged for a block of rooms to be set aside at a special reduced rate at the Sheraton Madison Hotel, 706 John Nolen Drive., Madison. The phone number for the hotel is (608) 251-2300; ask for "reservations" and be sure to mention the Mad City 100K when booking a room. | Wed Mar 10th
Fri Mar 26th | 271
6 hrs ago |  Fantastic news for those of us worldwide who value ultramarathoning: the International Association of Athletic Federations has authorized the upgrade of the annual World Cup 100K to World Championship status. This is an historic step forward for the sport. Dirk Strumane of Belgium, president of the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU), made the announcement on the organization's website (address below).
Put this in the "You-didn't-hear-it-from-me" category, but Timo says he believes this moves the 100-kilometer road race a little closer to becoming an Olympic event someday.
By the way, if you love ultramarathoning, you will want to check out IAU's website. It's easy to use, published mostly in English, and full of news about fascinating races - past and future - all around the world. | Wed Mar 10th
Wed Mar 10th | 276
43 mins ago | | 100K solo runners should check in and pick up their timing chips, bib numbers, and goody bags the evening before the race. The welcome reception and informational gathering will take place the Vilas Park shelter (near the start/finish line) on Friday, April 9, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Runners, feel free to bring your crew and family for this informal get-together. There will not be a dinner, but light refreshments will be served.
50K solo runners and relay team captains are encouraged to do the same - come to the Vilas Park shelter on Friday, April 9, between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
If necessary, 50K solo runners and relay team captains can check in at the Vilas Park shelter on race day, Saturday, April 10, between 6:45 a.m. and 8 a.m. | Tue Mar 9th
Wed Mar 17th | 252
6 hrs ago |  Suzy Favor Hamilton will serve as our official starter for the 2010 Mad City 100K. A Wisconsin native who makes her home in Madison, Suzy is a University of Wisconsin alumna, many-time NCAA and national champion, and Olympic athlete. You can find out more about Suzy's running career and interests on her website, www.suzyfavorhamilton.com . | Tue Mar 9th
Tue Mar 9th | 290
5 hrs ago |  On Tuesday February 9th our Mad City 100K website went through a major upgrade. Now, through our website we'll be able to Post information quicker in an effort to keep everyone updated on our latest Bulletins and Press Releases, as well as all other web related content.
Click into...
"Race Info" for our latest Bulletins and Press Releases.
"Reports" for our interactive Reports and Image Galleries... feel free to post your Mad City 100K report and images!
"Sponsors" for our valuable Sponsors List... where you may become a sponsor of our race and list your sponsor content & logo!
"Contact Us" to quickly get in touch with us.
We encourage you to keep up with all the latest information as it relates to our Mad City 100K - USATF National Championship Race! | Tue Feb 9th | 297
6 hrs ago | ![[Logo: RunRace Network]](http://www.runrace.net/images/btnRRN-157_126.gif "click for online Race Registration at RunRace.net") Race registration for events of the 4th Annual Mad City 100K is open through RunRace.net. Click into RunRace for registration and to see "Who's Registered".
4th Annual Mad City Events...
* Mad City 100K Solo... USA Track & Field National Championship.
* Mad City 50K Solo... an ultra taste of the madness.
* Mad City 50K Relay... teams do battle over 5 laps of the Mad City course. | Dec 29, 2009 | 296
5 hrs ago | ![[Logo: 2010 Mad City 100K]](images/madCity100kLogo2010-95_200.jpg "2010 Mad City 100K")
Race Director Tim "Timo" Yanacheck announces the date for the 4th Annual Mad City 100K to be Saturday April 10th, 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin. Mad City 100K will serve as USA Track & Field's 2010 national championship for the 100 kilometer road race distance. The race is open to all... to be eligible for prize money and national championship awards participants must be US citizens and registered with USA Track & Field.
Run concurrent with the 100K National Championship race will be two other Mad City events, open to all runners...
Mad City 50K... a 50K ultra spin following the same course as the 100K, but at 5 laps, just half the distance.
Mad City 50K Relay... comprised of teams made up of 2 to 5 members. | Dec 29, 2009 | 263
2 hrs ago | ![[Photo: 2008 Mad City 100K Solo Champions, Michael Wardian & Carolyn Smith]](images/2008_Champions.jpg "2008 Mad City 100K Solo Champions: Michael Wardian & Carolyn Smith")
Want photos of the 2008 Mad City 100K?
Check out the action as captured through the lens of our roving photographer, Local Organizing Member, Anna Boldon by clicking into our official Photo Gallery. | Apr 17, 2008 | 298
18 hrs ago | ![[RunRace logo]](images/sponsor/logoRRN-132_98.gif "click for RunRace.net")
Race Director Timo expresses praise for the race day Webcast, which kept the ultra community connected to race activities - in real time!
Check out Timo's comments by clicking into this one, on our Reports page. | Apr 16, 2008 | 311
4 hrs ago | ![[Race Director: Timo]](images/reports/2008/1261_1752tmb.jpg "2008 Mad City 100K")
Race Director Timo sheds his double layered snowmobile suit and recaps the 2008 Mad City 100 Kilometer Road Race.
Check out Timo's recap and important links related to our 2008 Mad City 100K by clicking into our Reports page. | Apr 14, 2008 | 316
4 hrs ago | ![[logo: Wisconsin Cheeseman]](images/sponsor/wcm.gif "Wisconsin Cheeseman")
What would a visit to Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, be without some cheese?
One of our loyal and generous sponsors, The Wisconsin Cheeseman, will see to it that every runner in the Mad City 100K national championship 100-kilometer run and our citizen relay "The Race for the Ages", will go home with some fine Wisconsin cheese. You can see their products online at www.wisconsincheeseman.com. | Apr 6, 2008 | 283
15 hrs ago | ![[Mad City 100K finisher]](images/hdr_winner.jpg "Mad City 100K features immediate scoring and awards at the Finish Line") We do not have a formal awards ceremony after the Mad City 100K. Place finishes are determined almost as you cross the finish line, and awards are presented to you at the race venue just as soon as possible.
We take into consideration your depleted physical condition after
running an ultramarathon. This has proven to be the most compassionate way for us to both honor you with your award and quickly get you on your way back to the comforts of home. You are more than welcome to hang around for as long as you like, however. | Apr 5, 2008
Apr 10, 2008 | 298
12 hrs ago | ![[Logo: USA Track & Field]](images/usatfLogoRecreate.gif "USA Track & Field") The Mad City 100K and US national championship race will be governed by USA Track & Field's official Rules of Competition. All 100-kilometer solo runners will be required to abide by the rules and face sanctions for violations.
Please review and become familiar with these summary of rules that we've published in our Reports page. | Mar 31, 2008 | 303
19 hrs ago | | Runners gathered at the Mad City 100K course for an informal winter workout and social event on March 22. Mary Gorski "takes five with friends" around the Mad City 100K course counting down to three weeks to go to race day. Check out Mary's recap of the tour:
www.madcity100k.com/reports.php?id=20 | Mar 24, 2008 | 297
14 hrs ago | | Timo updates content of the Reports webpage with a new report: Virtual Photo Tour of the Mad City 100K Race Course. | Jan 19, 2007 | 305
2 hrs ago | A revised, final summary of USATF's rules of competition for the national championship 100K race has been released. Please read and become familiar with these USATF Rules and Regulations and information. The Mad City 100K National Championship will be following these guidelines and you will be expected to abide by them.
See a copy of these rules in our Reports webpage. | Apr 2, 2007 | 310
9 hrs ago | | Masters runners (that is, any runner age 40 and over) have a special identification requirement for the race. USATF Masters national championship guidelines mandate that a runner wear a "back tag" indicating his/her age group. In other words, a sort of "bib number" must be worn on the runner's back so that competitors behind can identify that runner's age group. The Mad City 100K being a national championship race, this guideline will be enforced. We will provide each Masters runner with back tag which should be affixed by safety pin or otherwise. This means the back tag (or a reasonable facsimile) will have to be put on each shirt the runner might change during the race. The back tag will simply read "M40" or "F55", for example. | Mar 25, 2007 | 289
5 hrs ago | Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center rests on the shore of Lake Monona, just down the street from the State Capitol. Every September the triathletes competing in Ironman Wisconsin swim, bike and run from this venue. The splendid architecture is the creation of Wisconsin native Frank Lloyd Wright.
More information
(and photos) can be found at: MononaTerrace.com. | Mar 9, 2007 | 290
16 hrs ago | About half of our Mad City 100K race course goes through the world-famous University of Wisconsin Arboretum. Around here, we just call it "the Arb". Yes, there are a lot of trees, as well as prairie and so much more. The Arb is also a research and educational resource. Runners will see for themselves how very fortunate we are for the foresight of our ancestors who preserved this tract.
More information
(and photos) can be found at: UWArboretum.org. | Mar 9, 2007 | 276
5 hrs ago | The icon of our race logo - the state capitol building in Madison - is open to visitors for tours or just some old-fashioned self-guided gawking. Completed in 1917, our state capitol is a replica of the US Capitol. The great white granite dome is lighted at night and is a landmark you can see from just about everywhere, including from your
airplane as you approach and leave Madison. It's at the center of the
city.
More information (and photos) can be found at: www.wisconsin.gov/state/capfacts/tour_select.html. | Mar 9, 2007 | 310
3 hrs ago | Looking for something for the family to do while you run around the Mad City 100K race course? It's something you yourself might wish to do before or after the race: The Henry Vilas Zoo! It's a great zoo. Admission is free. The zoo is open every day of the year. And the zoo is right there at Vilas Park, adjacent to the start/finish area of our race. The zoo is open to visitors from 9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily.
More information (and photos) can be found at: VilasZoo.org. | Mar 9, 2007 | 262
23 hrs ago | | Timo updates the website with a new link to Reports. This webpage will make available important reports in a chronological index - with photos where appropriate. Website visitors are encouraged to click into Reports often for the latest race related information. | Jan 18, 2007 | 310
10 hrs ago | | Race director, Timo publishes a listing of the most common Frequently Unasked Questions through a new link on the website, F U Q's. | Jan 3, 2007 | 306
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