The MadCity 50K took place April 4 on the shores of Madison's Lake Wingra and through the University of Wisconsin Arboretum. In its first two years the race featured the USA Track & Field National 100K championship. Because of scheduling concerns with the world championship, the national championship was not held in Madison this year; however, it will return in 2010. Mark the date: April 10, 2010. This year's race was turned into a lightening fast 50K solo and team event. Weather, for the first time in race history, was great -- 40s, 50s and no wind or precipitation. Men's winner was Patrick Russell in 3:08:28 and the women's winner (third person overall) was Julie Spencer in 3:34:45. For full results, go to the race site: http://www.madcity100k.com