Time to Step Into Those Running Shoes

Unless you are a running phenomenon, it is probably a little too late to start training for the Trailbreaker Marathon.

But, for those looking for a little exercise to beat the cabin fever that comes at the end of Wisconsin winters, the Trailbreaker Marathon also includes a half-marathon and a 5K.

And the good news? You can walk the 5K, if so desired.

Registration online for the race continues on its website but registrations also will be accepted on race day.

Packets can be picked up at the Schuetze Recreation Center, 1120 Baxter St., at 6 a.m. Saturday. The marathon begins at 8 a.m., the half-marathon at 9:30 a.m. and the 5K run/walk starts at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Registration for the marathon costs $55, the half-marathon is $45 and the 5K is $35.

The proceeds from the 19th annual Running of the Trailbreaker benefits The Park Foundation of Waukesha.

The south lane of eastbound Moreland Boulevard near the Fox River will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday for the race. Baxter Street will be closed from 7:45 a.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday and from 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

Runners will be crossing other city streets as they go to the Ice Age Trail and back to Waukesha. The marathon is expected to end at 2 p.m. Saturday, according to a city news release.