Marathon

Race begins at 8:00 am.Registration Fee is $45 ($55 after March 17th)

Race start and finish is located at the Schuetze Recreation Center, 1120 Baxter Street, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 53186.  This Recreation Center is in Frame Park, along the Fox River. 

The Marathon course covers approximately 4 miles of city streets and sidewalks, 15 miles of improved trails (including the Fox River Trail & Glacial Drumlin Trail) and 7 miles of the Ice Age Trail.  Miles 10 – 16 are extremely rugged. Except for the Ice Age Trail, the trail is subject to only gentle grades. Marathon turn-around is the top of the 40’ Lapham Peak Tower, the highest point in Waukesha County, with spectacular views of the surrounding lake country.

The Ice Age Trail is marked with permanent DNR yellow stripes on permanent posts next to the trail. There is no ground marking. There are no other markings on the Ice Age Trail portion of the course. Be alert, you can go off the course.

Marathon runners will experience the scenic views of the historic City of Waukesha, the Fox River and the Kettle Moraine scenery of southeast Wisconsin countryside. The trail crosses city streets and country roads.  In the absence of police control, vehicles have the legal right-of-way.

Restroom facilities are located along the route, at the start, 2 mile, 9 mile, 11 mile and 16 mile points.)  There are mile markers at each aid station.  The finish area at the Schuetze Recreation Center is heated and has showers.

The Marathon has a 6 hour cut-off.  Net climb on the way out is 438 feet; the net drop on the way back is 438 feet.  Aid stations will be located at intervals every 3 to 4 miles.

A bag drop will be located at the fourth aid station (behind Saxe’s Restaurant).  Bags should be labeled with name and race number and must be left at bag drop table in Schuetze Recreation Center by 7:30 am.   Bags should be picked up following the race at the registration table.

The Lapham Peak Tower is located in Lapham Peak State Park.  An annual or daily Wisconsin State Park sticker is needed to park in the state park.

Dogs are not allowed in City of Waukesha Parks.  Frame Park and Schuetze Recreation Center are both City of Waukesha park areas.

Be prepared for any weather conditions.

Half-Marathon

Race begins at 9:30 am. 

Registration Fee is $35 ($45 after March 17th)

Race start and finish is located at the Schuetze Recreation Center, 1120 Baxter Street, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 53186.  This Recreation Center is in Frame Park, along the Fox River. 

The Half-Marathon course covers approximately 4 miles of city streets and sidewalks and
Be prepared for any and all weather conditions. 
approximately 9 miles of improved/asphalt trails (including the Fox River Trail & Glacial Drumlin Trail). The trail is subject to only gentle grades. Runners will experience the scenic views of the historic City of Waukesha, the Fox River and the Kettle Moraine scenery of southeast Wisconsin countryside. The trail crosses city streets and country roads.  In the absence of police control, vehicles have the legal right-of-way. 

Restroom facilities are located along the route and at the start/finish.  There are mile markers at each aid station.  The finish area at the Schuetze Recreation Center is heated and has showers.  Aid stations will be located at intervals every 3 to 4 miles.

5K

Race begins at 10:00 am. 

Registration Fee is $25 ($35 after March 17th)

Race start and finish is located adjacent to the Schuetze Recreation Center, 1120 Baxter Street, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 53186.  This Recreation Center is in Frame Park, along the Fox River. 

The 5K course runs entirely in the Frame Park, along the asphalt paved pathways adjacent to the Fox River.  The start is a “group” start with the finish individually timed.  Runners and walkers are encouraged in this race.  All ages can participate.   

Dogs are not allowed in City of Waukesha Parks.  Frame Park and Schuetze Recreation Center are both City of Waukesha park areas. 

Be prepared for any and all weather conditions.