Katie Michalski, of Janesville, holds up her finisher medal for the Isaac's Super Dash on Festival Street in downtown Janesville, as part of Run the Rock Sunday, April 27, 2025.Β Β
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JANESVILLE β Adjusting their black face masks securely on their small faces, Katie and Henry Michalski, of Janesville, lined up 8 a.m. Sunday at the starting line of Issacβs Super Dash, bracing themselves for the take-off.
Moments later, Henry sprinted ahead of his little sister, a bright yellow cape trailing behind him bearing the words βIssac Strong Foundationβ and a silhouette image of a child in a hero pose. Henryβs aim: to beat the dozen other children also competing in the race.
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Henry, left, and Katie Michalski, of Janesville, at the starting line for Isaac's Super Dash on Festival Street in Janesvillle, during Run the Rock, on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
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Runners start the marathon portion of Run the Rock Marathon on Festival Street, in Janesville Sunday, April 27, 2025.
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Kids participate in Isaac's Super Dash on Festival Street in Janesville as part of Run the Rock Sunday, April 27, 2025.
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