Trailbreaker

Waukesha, United States • 4 Apr 2027

Trailbreaker - Waukesha

Trailbreaker is an annual running event in Waukesha, Wisconsin, held since 1993. The 2027 edition takes place on April 4 at Schuetze Recreation Center, 1120 Baxter Street, Waukesha, WI 53186. The event offers multiple race formats including running races, ruck events, and a walk.

The event list for 2027 includes a range of distances. Distances offered:

  • 26.2 Miles Marathon
  • 20 Miles The RAD
  • 13.1 Miles Half Marathon
  • 13.1 Miles Half Marathon Ruck
  • 6.2 Miles 10K and 6.2 Miles 10K Ruck
  • 3.1 Miles 5K and 3.1 Miles 5K Ruck
  • 1.85 Miles Walk
  • 1K Kiddos race

Since 2009 the Park Foundation of Waukesha, Inc. has hosted the event as a fundraiser to support city parks, trails, recreation programs, and the urban forest. In 2023 Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC began managing event operations under an agreement with the Park Foundation. Over $200,000 raised through Trailbreaker events has been reinvested with the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department. The Park Foundation of Waukesha is a 501(c)(3) organization staffed by unpaid volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Marathon
20 mi
The Rad
13 mi
Half Marathon Ruck
13 mi
Half Marathon
6 mi
10k
6 mi
10k Ruck
3 mi
3 mi
5k Ruck
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

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A mixed relay in Brookfield with four 3K legs per team and an optional 6K two person relay. Entry is $25 or $20 for USATF members and proceeds support the Brookfield Central Cross Country team.

The Casual Hikers 10K will take place in La Grange on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

A multi-format event at Pike Lake State Park on August 1, 2026 offering distances from a 0.6 mile kids run to a 13.1 mile half marathon, with shaded trails and post-race watermelon.

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