From Madison to the Middle East: Berbee Derby holds race simultaneously for local troops deployed overseas
Madison (WKOW) -- For fourteen years, the annual Berbee Derby has stood as Madison's time honored Turkey Trot.
This year, with the help of American Family Insurance, coordinators are saluting our troops in a way never dreamed possible before.
Military wives Ashley Bergeman and Melanie Kleinheinz came up with the idea to partner with the Berbee Derby. The goal: to make the event special for their husbands.
Deployed Wisconsin soldiers to run Thanksgiving 5K while families at home do the same
Ashley Bergeman won't be with her husband on Thanksgiving Day, so she'll do the next best thing — pull on her running shoes.
Nick Bergeman won't be with his wife and two children, including the 4-month-old son he's never met, so he, too, is doing something to be close to his family — donning his sneakers.
When it comes to talking turkey trots, not all are created equal. This year the Berbee Derby on set to give back $90,000 with more than 6,000 participants. Read full article.
The Berbee Derby was the first Thanksgiving Day run in Madison, its marketing manager Suzy Shain said. Since 2004, proceeds from the race have gone to the Technology Education Foundation, which gives money to nonprofits with technology projects for youth and adults. Read full article.
InBusiness Feature — Going the distance for technology education
It’s something most modern-day professionals have thought at one time or another — if the power goes out or the network crashes at the office, how can I get any work done? We’ve grown so accustomed to our technology — and our offices have largely eschewed paper — that we’re often lost without it. Read full article
We are pleased to announce enhancements to the 2016 Berbee Derby. We heard from our 2015 participants what they love about the race, and what they want improved – and we listened!
We are excited to announce that registration for the 2016 Berbee Derby is now OPEN!
Come one, come all, to join thousands Thanksgiving morning for a little fitness and a lot of support for a great local cause – The Technology Education Foundation (TEF).
"I love being able to race with a good group of friends. What an amazingly fun event!"
"The Berbee Derby was a great start to the Thanksgiving holiday–and afterwards at home, we all enjoyed an extra slice of pie!"
"Our family does the Berbee Derby every year - we wouldn't think of missing it!"
"I love running...and all I can say is this is a very well-organized event. I am thankful for starting out my Thanksgiving with the Berbee Derby."
"There were lots of smiles, laughs and joking around. It was fun to be a part of the Berbee Derby. I think I'm coming to understand my wife's addiction to this race!"
The Berbee Derby is Madison’s original local Thanksgiving Day run/walk event. It’s one of Madison’s most loved races for family, friends and all ability levels. 100% of the proceeds support the Technology Education Fund.
