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Madison Area Running Series is a series of run/walk events in Madison, WI and its surrounding areas
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This page gives some information about the awards offerings and the ceremony time and locations. With the exception of the 2004 year, awards to the top three in each age group have been granted. Awards will be given to the top 6 people in each age group!
Eligibility for Awards. Running at least three races allows you to meet the minimum requirements for awards. For 2009 the best 12 races will count against your competitors just like in previous years.
For information about the awards winners and other awards related info visit the News section.
The awards and prizes for the 2009 year will be similar to the 2008 awards. The awards ceremony will start on Jan 20th 2010 7:30PM CST for the 2009 year performances. The location is scheduled for the West side of Madison at Fleet Feet Sports.
THe awards winners can be seen here
The 2010 schedule is expected to be similar to the 2009 schedule. The initial MARS 2010 schedule (ony complete for the first three events) is shown below.
| # | Day | Date | Name | MARS Event | Register Online |
| 1 | Thu | 01/01/2010 | New Years Day Dash | 5 miles 1 mile kids | Register Online |
| 2 | Sat | 01/23/2010 | Freeze for Food | 10k | Register Online |
| 3 | Sat | 02/13/2010 | Valentines 5k | 5k | Register Online |
Awards Ceremony Original Details:
Date/Time: Friday November 21st 7:15PM -- as a result of popular demand.
RMT Inc. 744 Heartland TRL Madison, WI 53717
- Take OLD SAUK ROAD west of Highway 12.
- Go through 3 stop lights after you first get off/pass the beltline. When you pass Fleet Feet (on the right), you will notice Heartland Trail is the first road on the right.
- Take a right on to Heartland Trail.
- RMT will be the second building on the left.
- Take the first left onto Deming Way.
- Take the first entrance into parking lot.
- Entrance is in the corner of the building.
- Gather food
- Give out awards
- Random prize drawings that included: Fleet Feet $10 gift certificates, Fleet Feet nutrition items, and free race entries.
- Discussions and possibly other items
- Some types of snacks
- Fruit or vegetable assortment
- Pastries.
- Bagels with turkey and pork.
- Soda, Juice, and Beer.
- Vegetarian quinoa salad
- Tortilla chips and salsa
- Cheese and sausage
- Cookies
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Registration for 2009 will be open near December.
The Awards ceremony will be held at Fleet Feet Sports at 8440 Old Sauk Road on Wednesday November 28th 7:15PM. MARS people who have completed three or more races are welcome.
What will be offered this year:- Fleet Feet Sports Madison and Big Apple Bagels of Sun Prairie will be helping us again with with awards, door prizes, snacks, and beverages. Thanks to our sponsors for helping to make the cermonies better for another year!
- The top three people of each age group who participated in at least three events and had the most points within their top 12 races will be awarded trophies once again!
The 2006 awards ceremony will be on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 7:15 pm, at Fleet Feet Sports Madison, located at 8440 Old Sauk Road, Madison.
Even if you are not receiving an award, please come for the good company, food and drinks, and a chance to win a door prize. We will also discuss MARS for 2007.
We are happy to report that the MARS has over 140 active participants as of today, and interest continues to grow.
Our desire is to make MARS better, and we welcome your ideas and suggestions.
We hope that you enjoyed participating in the 2006 Madison Area Running Series. The year is now over and we are beginning to plan for 2007, the 4th year of the series.
Providing awards to our top MAFS athletes is our sponsor Fleet Feet Sports Madison (a new running store in the area).
- The overall female and male will recieve Brooks running shoes
- The top male and female in each age group will receive coupons or prizes.
Participants showing in the last three races will be entered into a drawing once for each race that they participated. The drawing will include $10 to $15 cash prizes, and Fleet Feet certificates.
There will be a year-end ceremony for the first annual MAFS in recognition of the participants. The ceremony will be on Nov. 17, 2004 at 7:00 pm at 744 Heartland Trail, Madison, WI. For more information and direcitons visit the news section.
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