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Crazylegs Classic

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Library Mall, Madison WI

Saturday, April 26th, 2025

🎉 Event Overview

The last Saturday of April each spring, over 10,000 Badgers descend downtown State Street to kick off the Crazylegs Classic.

💡 History

  • Inception: The idea for this event was hatched in late 1981 by three Badger loyalists at a campus bar.
  • Founders: The three, Tom Grantham, Ken Sparks, and Rich Backus, wanted to raise money to support UW Athletics.
  • Honor: As admirers of then-Athletic Director Elroy Hirsch, they asked his permission to name it the "Crazylegs Run" in his honor.

🏃 Growth Over the Years

  • First Race: The first race in 1982 attracted 1,525 runners and raised $9,500.
  • Walk Addition: The event grew in popularity and the walk was added in 1987 with 676 walkers the first year.
  • Record Attendance: The event has grown substantially reaching a record high of 20,415 in 2010.
  • Participation: Since the inaugural race 43 years ago, it has attracted over 354,000 runners and walkers.

👕 Registration Information

Register by April 14, 2025 to guarantee your t-shirt size. After April 14 - t-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed.

🔗 Learn More

For more details about the race, visit the official website: Crazylegs Classic Race.

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