University of Wisconsin-Madison
04/28/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/28/2024 10:14
Crazylegs racers embrace the day
More than 9,000 people ran in the 42nd Annual Crazylegs Classic in Madison on April 27, enjoying a sunny spring day. Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin served as an enthusiastic grand marshal, cheering on the racers that included her husband Joshua Foa Dienstag. The event, which included an 8-kilometer run and a 2-mile walk, is hosted annually by Wisconsin Athletics to raise for Badger athletics teams. The race course started on Library Mall and covered a large portion of the UW campus, ending outside of the Kohl Center. The race is named after Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch, a former Badger running back and later athletic director.
1Chancellor Mnookin takes a photo with UW students Molly Milia (left) and Alexandra Moreno (right) following the race. Photo by: Bryce Richter
2Runners celebrate after finishing the race. Photo by: Bryce Richter
3With more than 9,000 participants, the race course got a bit crowded, leading one runner to get lifted up to see ahead. Photo by: Bryce Richter
4Chancellor Mnookin cheers on the runners as they near the finish line. Photo by: Bryce Richter
5A wheelchair racer zips past the starting line. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram
6Drew Padgett of Madison won the race with a time of 26:08. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram
7Runners head towards Science Hall, with the intimidating Observatory Drive hill looming just ahead of them. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram
8Runners head down Langdon. The day was sunny with a high of 80 degrees. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram
9Some participants wore costumes. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram
10A member of the UW Marching Band runs with his tuba. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram