2026 Super Sunday Shuffle

The annual Paperfest Sunset 5K at Paperfest is a cornerstone event during Paperfest. Start and finish from within the Paperfest grounds and enjoy a route taking you along the Fox River utilizing the new Kimberly trail system. Finisher medals are awarded and $5 to spend on food, beverage or rides at Paperfest. Start and finish from within the Paperfest grounds! The 5K (3.1 mile) course offers a scenic route through the Sunset Park community. Write your name in history and set a course record! Check out the free live music, great food, and more at Paperfest.!

Each 5K participant will receive the following:

• $5 worth of Paperfest tickets; good for rides, food, beverages, etc.

• 5K Finisher Medal

CHECK-IN: 5:00PM

5K START: 6:30PM

Now in its seventh year! Join us on Wednesday, July 30, 6:00-8:00 PM, for an open to all ages and abilities TERROR TWILIGHT TRACK MEET presented by Appleton West High School. Due to construction at Appleton West this summer, this year's meet will be held on the Lawrence University Track located next to Alexander Gymnasium, at 1100 E South River Street, Appleton, WI. Come down the street or from across the state!

Sign up and test your training progress, see how you match up to others on the track surface, or simply join in on the fun with no pressure to be 'speedy'. We just want you in on the action as we grow this event! The goal is to offer an evening of physical activity and social engagement; your ability is welcome on the track.

This is an OPEN meet; you are not required to have a current association with Appleton West. We welcome anyone who wants to share in the fun.

Registration Fee: With the support of donations and an entirely volunteer hosting team there is no cost to this event. Register early to secure your limited edition event T, then bring the kiddos and your neighbors too. We've got something for everyone.

Event Location: Lawrence University Track located next to Alexander Gymnasium, at 1100 E South River Street, Appleton, WI.

Event Parking: Parking is available in the horseshoe in front of Alexander Gym and on neighborhood streets.

Food and Water: We will have water available to fill water bottles. Also, Fox Pops will be available for sale throughout the event.

Event Seating: Bleacher seating is very limited. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: These are approximate starting times.

• 5:00 Onsite Registration Opens

• 6:00 Shot Put, Long Jump, High Jump Begin

• 6:00 1600 m (2 heats based on goal pace)

• 6:30 100 m (anticipating teens and adults)

• 6:45 50 m kid’s race (multiple heats)

• 7:00 400 m Open

• 7:15 4 X 100 (practice hand-off race for the 4 X 400)

• 7:30 4 X 400 (may be split into smaller pieces)

NOTE: Event is rain or shine, unsafe weather would be the only cause for cancellation.

Race with myTEAM TRIUMPH at Bike to the Beat on Saturday, August 1st. Register today as an ANGEL or a CAPTAIN.

ANGELS: The ones who are able-bodied athletes and decide to run for inclusion! They guide the CAPTAIN to the finish line and help create special moments.

Not a committed Angel? Apply Here

CAPTAINS: The heart and soul and the reason we run! myTEAM TRIUMPH Captains are individuals with a disability of any kind.

PHOTO CIRCLE: myTEAM TRIUMPH athletes, to capture our special memories from this race over the years join our Photo Circle. This can be found on the left-hand side. Upload your new race day photos or reflect on past years.

Apple Tree Connections (ATC) Early Learning Center along with various community partners will be hosting the Steps for Sidney 5K Run/Walk with proceeds benefiting N-E-W Healing Hive.

Event details and schedule

The race begins at 8:30am. Packet pickup can be arranged prior to the race by calling 920-560-5437. Otherwise, packet pickup on day of registration begins at 7:30am.

Participants meet in the playground at ATC. The race begins from Canvasback Court, which is directly adjoining to the playground back entrance. The flat route weaves through the neighborhood and around a pond. The finish line is back at ATC. Food and beverages to follow the race, along with medals for top finishers and door prizes from local businesses. Parking is available in the ATC parking lot, on Providence Ave, and streets off of Providence. This event is athlete and family friendly and suited for runners, walkers, adults, and families with children. Strollers and MP3 players are welcome; however, pets and bikes are not allowed.

During the Community First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Miron Construction weekend of events, we bring together thousands of participants, volunteers, spectators, local businesses and community partners at eight events including a marathon, half marathon, relay marathon, 10K, 5K, kids events and an expo.

As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Community First Fox Cities Marathon gives back to area non-profits, community partners and running organizations. Over our 34-year history, the event has returned more than $1.3 million to the community.

OUR MISSION

The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction inspires health, wellness and community … one step at a time.