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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. Update [07/20/2008]--For 2008, awards will be given to the top 6 people in each age group! In addition, door prizes such as certificates, cash prizes, and free race entries have been given away. Awards cermonies have also included good food from Big Apple Bagels of Sun Prairie.

Eligibility for Awards. Running at least three races allows you to meet the minimum requirements for awards. For 2008 the best 12 races will count against your competitors just like in previous years.

New this 2008 year!: As a result of anticipated increasing numbers in the series this year, MARS is seeking out options (starting with this 2008 year) to increase the number of awards offered per age group. The idea being, as the number of members increases, the number of awards would at least increase by the same percentage (Update [07/20/2008]--Currently, for 2008, awards will be given to at least the top 6 people in each age group!). To allow for increased distinguishment for awards purposes, MARS may changedid change its points system this year to encompass a greater range over which competitive points are offered. As a result of this change, people will have a good chance of getting more points.

For information about the awards winners and other awards related info visit the News section.

Awards for 2008

Awards will be given to the top 6 people in each age group. All Awards offerings details for 2008 will be announced at least one month before the awards ceremony.

Awards for 2007

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!
Awards for 2006

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.

Awards for 2005
Our year end ceremony will be at Fleet Feet Sports store at 8440 Old Sauk Road, on Wednesday Nov. 16, 2005 at 7 pm.

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.
Also, Big Apple Bagels of Sun Prairie generous support will go towards awards and food for the year end ceremony. This will specifically include 1st place trophies, sandwitch pieces, bagels, and drinks.

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.
Awards for 2004

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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