Events
Description
Welcome to the Wisconsin Trail Assail
Seven races over seven months with a series ending championship. The races are held in Waukesha County and Wisconsin State Parks. All the races have 5K, 10K & half marathon distances. You can switch distances at any time. The Wisconsin Trail Assail is walker friendly!
This registration is for the series. When registering, select the distance you would like to run at all the races. Don't worry, you can change your distance anytime for free. Please note that races in the series are not deferable.
Register for single races
Click on the individual race link below, and register from that race page.
Kiddo's 1K Registration
As always, our kiddos races are free. If you would like your kiddo to participate, please register for the individual kiddo's race.
Finisher Woodles
A medal...made of wood...aka a Woodle! All finishers in all distances will receive a Woodle!
Woodles from Ridgeway Woodworks have the added benefit of being made from reclaimed wood, meaning, these awards not only look great, but they cut down on waste!
2024 Race Schedule
- Run from the Taxman Run & Walk April 13, 2024 - Lapham Peak
- Mother's Day Run & Walk May 12, 2024 - Nashotah Park
- Father's Day Run & Walk June 16, 2024 - Menomonee Park
- Independence Day Run & Walk June 29, 2024 - Fox River Park
- National Watermelon Day Run & Walk August 3, 2024 - Pike Lake State Park
- Procrastination Day Run & Walk September 21, 2024 - Minooka Park
- National Sweetest Day October 19, 2024 - Nashotah Park
This is a Cupless Series!
The Wisconsin Trail Assail Series is a cupless series!
The idea of throwing 100,000+ cups in a landfill each year doesn’t seem in line with what most runners support.
Don’t worry, we’re NOT doing away with aid stations. There will still be aid stations with water and sports drinks at events, just no cups! You will need to bring a reusable cup with you or whatever you use for training. We are also expanding the areas for a bag drop where you can leave a nutrition/hydration bag.
Walker Friendly Courses
Walkers are welcome to participate in any distance! When registering, select the distance you would like to participate in. Please check the course closure time to ensure you can finish before the course closes.
The walk division is a timed event. It is not a competitive event and there are no awards for the walk division. Walkers will receive a finisher woodle!
The Silver Circle Sports Guarantee
Not sure about a trail run? Come out and try it. If you are not satisfied with our trail events, we will refund the entrance fee! No strings attached.
Kiddos Run For FREE
Kids can run the FREE Kiddo's 1K if a parent is running. They will get a bib and finisher medal, but they must be registered in order to run. Shirts are available for purchase during registration.
Free Fresh Fruit Bar
Check out our free, fresh fruit, finish line aid station. Sure beats stale bagels and green bananas...
Series Scoring and Points
Series standings | Team standings
Points are assigned by place position for each age group. Points will be based on a point system (1st place 10 points, 2nd place 9 points, 3rd place 8 points through 10th place). You must participate in 4 of the 7 races to be eligible for the series awards. You can switch between distances (at no cost) but you must run in at least 4 races of the same distance.
Series age group medals given to the 3 male & female finishers in 5 year age groups. A finisher's medal is given to those that register for the series.
Beer Here!
Raised Grain Brewing Company will be providing one free beer to all participants. There will be multiple options including Everyday Warrior Wisconsin Trail Assail IPA! Please make sure you bring your ID.
Team Challenge
As part of our effort to increase awareness of run local / buy local, we have created the WTA Running Team Challenge. The goal is to increase awareness of local running companies, local running stores, and local running teams in a fun and competitive format.
Want to join the team challenge? Well it is super-duper easy and free. We only ask that you help promote the WTA Run Series and awareness of run local / buy local.
Not on a team yet? Consider #TeamSCSE! It is free and open to all abilities. Plus you will instantly get a couple hundred new running partners.
Age Group and Finisher Woodles
Custom, hand-made, age group woodles, provided by our friends at Ridgeway Woodworks. What's a Woodle? It's a wooden medal. What makes these cool is that they are 100% made in America and made from reclaimed wood!
Overall Awards For Each Race
Overall Male & Female runners for each distance will receive a custom award provided by our partner Ridgeway Woodworks.
Age Group Awards For Each Race
Top 3 male & female finishers in 5 year age groups will receive a custom woodle by our partner Ridgeway Woodworks. Age groups are 0-14, then every 5 years.
Finisher Woodle
ALL finishers will receive a custom woodle by our partner Ridgeway Woodworks
Miss your award? Here is how to get it!
Race Shirts!
The shirts are gender specific dry wick material. If you have way too many shirts, opt out and save $10!
Charity Partner
Silver Circle Foundation, Inc 501(c)3 is dedicated to supporting the needs of our firefighters, police officers, veterans, and troops serving overseas through charitable giving, care packages, and fundraising. We provide personal safety items for firefighters & police officers. We raise money to help support wounded veterans and their families obtain mortgage-free homes and we provide care packages for troops serving overseas. We hope you consider a donation in support of these men and women who give so much so we can spend our weekends running!
Park Entrance Fees
Waukesha County and the Department of Natural Resources charge a park entrance fee. We encourage runners to support the park systems by purchasing an annual pass. There are daily park passes. Please see the individual race website for details.
All Waukesha County passes MUST be purchased online.
All of the parks have limited parking capacity. Please follow the park employees directions for overflow parking. If you a fashionable late individual, you will be late for the start of the races. BE EARLY!
Race Contact Info
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Race Participant Survey
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