Madeline Island Marathon Donates $1500 to Bayfield Area Trails

Grace Hogan and Alyssa Larsen present the donation check to Bayfield Area Trails. Photo credit: Steve Aggergaard

On Saturday May 17th over 400 runners participated in the Madeline Island Marathon and Half Marathon, running along the Island’s shore and through the scenic forests. It was a perfect day for the runners: slightly overcast and not too hot. At Joni’s Beach the air was full of energy and live music as spectators cheered runners crossing the finish line where they could find water, warming blankets, brats and beer.

This year Bayfield Area Trails was honored as the nonprofit of choice to receive donations from the event. In conjunction with the Marathon’s registration, registrants could donate towards the fundraising for Bayfield Area Trails. The Marathon’s winner, Kyle Bladow from Ashland Wisconsin, went above and beyond, using his registration platform to promote and receive additional donations. His fundraising raised $209.19, bringing the total to $1500.

Tony Jeannette and Kate Kitchell hosting the Bayfield Area Trails table.

THANK YOU KYLE AND THE MADELINE ISLAND MARATHON!!!