Events
Marathon - Glacial Drumlin Trail
Trailbreaker Video
Place
Schuetze Recreation Center
Waukesha, WI US 53186
Description
About the Trailbreaker
The Trailbreaker is Waukesha's homegrown running event and has been held annually since 1993. This Waukesha tradition initially consisted of a Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk. The Trailbreaker originally was the brainchild of three running colleagues (amigos). Since 2009, the Park Foundation of Waukesha, Inc. (PFW Inc.), has organized and hosted this annual event as a fundraiser for the enhancement of city parks, trails, recreation programs and the urban forest.
Charity Partner - Park Foundation of Waukesha
Over $200,000 has been generated and re-invested with the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department to "make Waukesha a better place to live, work and play". The PFW Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization that utilizes funds raised to promote "Community Quality of Life". All staff are unpaid volunteers. Please consider making a donation!
This event provides distances for all runners! Come join the fun and support our local parks and community!
Courses
Course Maps
Glacial Drumlin Course | Certification Map
Half Marathon
10K | 5K | Walk
All events will start and finish at at home plate of the Frame Park Baseball Stadium!*
Glacial Drumlin Trail Marathon - USATF Certified Course
The Glacial Drumlin Trail Marathon course covers approximately 6 miles of city streets and sidewalks, 20 miles of paved trails (including the Fox River Trail & Glacial Drumlin Trail) and this course is super flat making it perfect for a PR!
Kiddos 1K
Bring the whole family. The Kiddos 1K is only $5.00 and 100% of the money gets donated to Foundation goes for the enhancement of city parks, trails, recreation programs and the urban forest.
- This event is limited to 10 year old and younger kids.
- It is not a full kilometer because they are little kids.
- All kiddos receive a finisher medal.
- Kiddos can walk in the walk at no additional charge if a parent is registered for it.
Tshirts
Everyone who is registered by noon 3/10/25 will be guaranteed a custom long sleeve dry wick unisex t-shirt. After that, t-shirts will be available while online supplies last. Any extra shirts will be distributed after the race on a first come, first served basis. About tshirts.
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for TheTrailbreaker Marathon.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Timing
The race is chip timed by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC with a chip start. Your time will start when you cross the start line and stops when you cross the finish line. Results will be texted and emailed to you after you finish. Make sure you opt in for this free service while registering.
Packet Pickup and Schedule
PLEASE BRING YOUR RECEIPT WITH YOU! 
You do not need to print it. We will need to scan the QR code on the receipt, though, so please have your email accessible on your mobile device or save a picture of your receipt with the QR code to your device’s image library.
Sunday, April 6, 2025
7:00am Packet Pickup
7:45am Kiddos Race Start
8:00am Glacial Drumlin Marathon
8:10am Half Marathon Start
8:20am 10K
8:30am 5K & Walk Start
1:30pm Course Breakdown
2:00pm Course/Finish Line Closes
Awards & Finisher Woodles
All finishers will receive a custom finisher woodle.
Your race time and age group result are available online after you cross the finish line - select RESULTS from the menu above. The top 3 male & female finishers in 5-year age groups will receive a custom woodle. An awards ceremony will take place at the race. Awards can also be picked up after the race at Silver Circle's Global Headquarters in Oconomowoc, WI. Please see race day instructions for picking up awards.
Changing Distances, Deferrals & Bib Transfers
- Login into RunSignUp.com
- Select your Profile.
- Scroll down to the race you would like to modify.
- Select "Manage Registration".
- All of the race options will be listed on the menu (transfers, change shirts size, modify team, and change distances)
Aid Stations
Aid station are located every 2 miles and have water, sports drinks and energy gels. We encourage participants to carry a water bottle or collapsible cup as an alternative to using paper cups.
- Trail & MacArthur
- Trail & Les Paul Highway
- Trail & Waukesha DT
- Trail & Mickle Road
- Trail & Waterville Road
Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers for everything from aid station support to course marshals. If you or your group have an interest in volunteering, we would greatly appreciate the assistance. All volunteers can run a future race for free!
Wellness Program
Workplace Wellness Program Partnerships
Are you involved with a workplace wellness program? We’d love to help!
Here’s how it works:
- Contact us with your workplace information.
- We will create a code for your wellness members to use at registration checkout that will waive or discount the registration fee. You can offer any discount
- amount your workplace wellness program allows.
- The day after the race, we will send you an invoice that can be paid online.
Pets
Sorry, pets are not allow at the Trailbreaker per municipal ordnance.
Race Contact Info
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Directions
Race Participant Survey
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