Crazylegs Classic participants make their way around the State Capitol Saturday, April 30, 2005 in Madison, Wis. View from UW-Med Flight helicopter. Leah L. Jones - State Journal (PUBLISHED 5/1/05) Crazylegs Classic runners race around the State Capitol Saturday.

Crazylegs Classic participants at the start of the race Saturday, April 30, 2005 in Madison, Wis. View from UW-Med Flight helicopter. Leah L. Jones - State Journal

UW students Annie Carlson, left, and Amanda Green watch along Langdon Street at the 25th running of the Crazylegs Classic April 29, 2006. (Photo Andy Manis)

Walkers at the 25th annual Crazylegs Classic make their way down State Street April 29. 2006. (Photo Andy Manis) (PUBLISHED 4/30/06) A mass of humanity floods down State Street as part of the Crazylegs Classic walk Saturday morning.

Codie See the top finisher in the men's division of the Crazylegs Classic 2008 run. (Photo © Andy Manis) (Published 4/27/08)

Linsey Smith the top finisher in the women's division of the Crazylegs Classic 2008 run. (Photo © Andy Manis) (Published 4/27/08)

Runners make their way across the finish line at Camp Randall in the Crazylegs Classic 2008 run. (Photo © Andy Manis)

Runners in the 25th annual Crazylegs Classic make their way up the hill on Observatory Drive April 29, 2006. (Photo Andy Manis)

The start of the Crazylegs Classic run on the Capitol Square April 24, 2004. (Photos Andy Manis)

Runners make their way down State Street during the 24th Crazylegs run Saturday April 30, 2005. (Photo Andy Manis)

Walkers make their way towards Library Mall during the 24th Crazylegs run Saturday April 30, 2005. (Photo Andy Manis)

Dave Armstrong and his children Addison, 4 months old, and Calvin, 3, watch for friends during the 24th Crazylegs run Saturday April 30, 2005. (Photo Andy Manis) (PUBLISHED 5/1/05) Dave Armstrong and his children Addison, 4 months old, and Calvin, 3, watch for friends at the race.

Walkers make their way down State Street during the 24th Crazylegs run Saturday April 30, 2005. (Photo Andy Manis)

Badger fans Michael Heifetz proposes marriage to Michelle Minkus just after the two finished running Crazylegs Classic April 24, 2004. The two UW-Madison graduates have know each other for about 17 years but have been dating for a 1 1/2 years. Heifetz wanted to break the norm and propose in an unusual place. Minkus accepted the proposal. (Photos Andy Manis)

Brian Duerst, Madison, flies across the finish line in his Motion W cape. The 25th annual Crazylegs Classic was held Saturday, April 29, 2006, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci

Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz crosses the finish line of the Crazylegs Classic at Camp Randall on Saturday, April 26, 2003. wsj/Craig Schreiner

(Published caption 4/28/96) Former UW football great and athletic director Elroy ``Crazylegs'' Hirsch greets a parade of racers at the start of the Crazylegs Classic Run Saturday morning on the Capitol Square.

David Miller, 15, Baraboo, comes down State Street from the Capitol toward the UW-Madison campus in the Crazylegs Classic in Madison, Wis. on Saturday, April 16, 2003. Miller won the wheelchair division of the race. wsj/Craig Schreiner (PUBLISHED 4/27/03) David Miller, 15, of Baraboo was Saturday's winner in the wheelchair division.

Runners are overjoyed as they near the finish line. The 25th annual Crazylegs Classic was held Saturday, April 29, 2006, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci (PUBLISHED 4/30/06) Jen Stoll-Oostdik and Mike Oostkik finished the Crazylegs Classic run hand-in-hand in 45 minutes, 10 seconds.

Elroy Hirsch, right, rides along State Street before the start of the Crazylegs Classic in Madison, Wis. on Saturday, April 26, 2003. wsj/Craig Schreiner (PUBLISHED 4/27/03) Elroy Hirsch, 79, the UW sports legend for whom the Crazylegs Classic is named, arrives at the Capitol Square starting line Saturday.

Jessica Linberts and Katie Isermann (right) embrace after crossing the finish line together. The 25th annual Crazylegs Classic was held Saturday, April 29, 2006, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci

Runners go toe to toe as the pack heads down State Street. The 23rd annual Crazylegs Classic wound from the Capitol Square to Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, April 24, 2004, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci. (PUBLISHED 4/25/04) Runners go toe to toe as a large group heads down State Street. The race wound from the Capitol Square to Camp Randall.

Runners sail past the Overture Center on State and Dayton. The 23rd annual Crazylegs Classic wound from the Capitol Square to Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, April 24, 2004, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci. (PUBLISHED 4/25/04) Runners sail past the Overture Center at the intersection of State and Dayton streets. The 23rd annual Crazylegs Classic boasdted a record number of participants - 12,222 - this year.

Barbara Brodhagen of Madison, high fives runners at State and Lake Streets in Madison, Wis. as she waits to cheer her godson in the Crazylegs Classic on Saturday, April 26, 2003 in Madison, Wis. wsj/Craig Schreiner (PUBLISHED 4/27/03) A runner gets a hand from race fan Barbara Brodhagen of Madison at the corner of State and Lake streets. Brodhagen was there to cheer on her godson.

The race is underway as thousands of runners circle the Capitol. The 24th annual Crazylegs Classic was held Saturday, April 30, 2005, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci (Published caption 5-1-05) The 24th annual Crazylegs Classic got under way Saturday morning with lots of sunshine but cool temperatures. The event drew another record crowd. PUBLISHED CAPTION 3-27-06 The start of the 2005 Crazylegs Classic shows a young boy taking off with elite runners, one of the reasons race organizers are changing to a staggered start this year based on ability.

Runners wind around Observatory Drive during one of the most grueling portions of the race. The 24th annual Crazylegs Classic was held Saturday, April 30, 2005, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/Steve Apps (PUBLISHED 5/1/05) Runners wind around Observatory Drive during one of the most grueling portions of the race.

Runners enter Camp Randall with the end in sight. The 25th annual Crazylegs Classic was held Saturday, April 29, 2006, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci

ELROY HIRSCH GREETS CRAZYLEGS PARTICIPANTS. THE RACE IS NAMED AFTER THE FORMER UW ATHLETE AND ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AND IS CELEBRATING ITS TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY WITH THE APRIL 28, 2001 EVENT. (Published caption 4/27/97) Elroy `Crazylegs' Hirsch acknowledges competitors as they cross the starting line of Saturday's 16th annual Crazylegs Classic run and walk at the south side of the Capitol Square. Story/6D.

Two runners are dressed for the weather, perhaps, as they reach the finish line. The 25th annual Crazylegs Classic was held Saturday, April 29, 2006, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci

Group B leaves the starting line on their way to Camp Randall Stadium. The 25th annual Crazylegs Classic was held Saturday, April 29, 2006, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci (PUBLISHED 4/30/06) Nearly 8,000 people finished the 8-kilometer Crazylegs Classic run on Saturday. The 25the annual race started on the Capitol Square and finished at the 50-yard line at Camp Randall Stadium.

Kai and Cindy Hansen, Belleville, push daughter Ally down State Street early in the race. The 23rd annual Crazylegs Classic wound from the Capitol Square to Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, April 24, 2004, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci.

Dave Gauder (left), Stevens Point, and Jonathan Wilson, Madison, went with an aquatic theme for this year's race. The 23rd annual Crazylegs Classic wound from the Capitol Square to Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, April 24, 2004, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci. (PUBLISHED 4/25/04) The cold weather didn't deter these two runners - Dave Gauder, left, of Stevens Point and Jonathan Wilson of Madison - from making particularly bold wardrobe choices Saturday.

Heidi Liske, Medford, pins the race number on Dave Gauder, Stevens Point before the starting gun. The 23rd annual Crazylegs Classic wound from the Capitol Square to Camp Randall Stadium, Saturday, April 24, 2004, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci. (PUBLISHED 4/25/04) Heidi Liske of Medford pins the race number on scantily-clad Dave Gauder of Stevens Point before the starting gun Saturday.

Tom Steinkraus, (72) Germantown, nears the finish line. Steinkraus is the uncle of the real #72, UW gridder Joe Thomas. The 25th annual Crazylegs Classic was held Saturday, April 29, 2006, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci

John Wagner, Madison, leaves the staring line. The 25th annual Crazylegs Classic was held Saturday, April 29, 2006, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci

JEANIE GOFF, FIRST WOMAN FINISHER OF THE CRAZYLEGS RUN.

Bethany Brewster, Madison, breaks the tape to lead all women. The 25th annual Crazylegs Classic was held Saturday, April 29, 2006, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci (PUBLISHED 4/30/06) Bethany Brewster was a six-time All-American.

Laura Clark-Taylor crosses the finish line making her the winner of the Crazylegs Classic run in both the overall compitition and in the masters division. Photo Andy Manis (PUBLISHED 4/28/02) Laura Clark-Taylor was the fastest woman, at 31:39. In 1975 she won the WIAA Class A girls mile run at the state meet for Madison LaFollette.

Group A, which included top finisher Codie See (third from right) begins the race. (Published caption 4/27/08) Group A, which included top finisher Codie See (10885) begins the 27th annual Crazylegs Classic Satruday in Madison, which drew a record 17,296 participants, which broke the record of 14,996 set last year.

Runners in the 2007 Crazylegs Classic make their alone Wisconsin Avenue April 28, 2007. (Photo Andy Manis)

Runners in the 2007 Crazylegs Classic make their alone Langdon Street in front the Memorial Union April 28, 2007. (Photo Andy Manis)

Runners in the 2007 Crazylegs Classic make their alone Langdon Street April 28, 2007. (Photo Andy Manis)

Runners in the 2007 Crazylegs Classic make their up the hill on Observatory Drive April 28, 2007. (Photo Andy Manis)

Runners in the 2007 Crazylegs Classic make their up the hill on Observatory Drive April 28, 2007. (Photo Andy Manis)

Walkers in the 2007 Crazylegs Classic make their down State Street April 28, 2007. (Photo Andy Manis)

Cynthia Stiles of Madison carries a cutout of a martini while walking down State Street in the 2007 Crazylegs Classic April 28, 2007. (Photo Andy Manis)

Rafael Velec, right. of Octopus Car Wash hands out water to runners along (Old) University Avenue during the 2007 Crazylegs Classic April 28, 2007. (Photo Andy Manis)

Runners along (Old) University Avenue get water from handouts by employees of Octopus Cars Wash during the 2007 Crazylegs Classic April 28, 2007. (Photo Andy Manis)

The first wave of runners leaves the Capitol Square on their way to Camp Randall Stadium. More than 15,000 runners and walkers filled the streets for the 26th Crazylegs run Saturday, April 28, 2007, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci

Suzy Favor-Hamilton crosses the finish line at Camp Randall. More than 15,000 runners and walkers filled the streets for the 26th Crazylegs run Saturday, April 28, 2007, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci (PUBLISHED 4/29/07) Three-time Olympian and former UW star Suzy Favor Hamilton, running her first Crazylegs Classic since 1993, clocked in at 37:11.

Greg Rogers jumps for joy as he enters Camp Randall Stadium for the home stretch. More than 15,000 runners and walkers filled the streets for the 26th Crazylegs run Saturday, April 28, 2007, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci (PUBLISHED 4/29/07) Greg Rogers has plenty of spring left in his step Saturday as he enters Camp Randall Stadium, the home stretch of the 26th Crazylegs Classic. Rogers finished in 42 minutes, 57 seconds and was the 3,085th runner to cross the finish line.

Race winners Cassie Hintz and Tim Keller chat near the finish line. More than 15,000 runners and walkers filled the streets for the 26th Crazylegs run Saturday, April 28, 2007, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci (PUBLISHED 4/29/07) Cassie Hintz won the women's title by more than 3 minutes, while Tim Keller won his second straight men's title.

Molly McClimon-Watcke won first place out of the women in the CrazyLegs Classic held Saturday, April 24, 2004 in Madison, Wis. Leah L. Jones - State Journal

Max Harn finished first out of the men during the CrazyLegs Classics on Saturday, April 24, 2004 in Madison, Wis. Leah L. Jones - State Journal (PUBLISHED 4/25/04) Max Harn crosses the finish line Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.

Rod Dehaven, crazylegs winner. Joe Jackson/WSJ/1

Traditionally Elroy Hirsch is at the start of the Crazy Legs run to welcome participants but this year he cheered runners at the finish line on the 50-yard line in Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, April 27, 2002. WSJ/Sarah B. Tews (PUBLISHED 4/28/02) Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch gives runners a hand as they run to the Crazylegs Classic's finish line at Camp Randall Stadium.

Crazylegs womens top finisher. WSJ/Maniaci/3 (PUBLISHED 4/25/99)

(Published caption 5/1/94) Elroy Hirsch, center, and Arlie Mucks, right, send off runners at the start of the 13th annual Crazylegs Run Saturday.

Men's winner Dan Sutton, a West Bend native who lives in Madison, breaks the tape to win. The 24th annual Crazylegs Classic was held Saturday, April 30, 2005, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci

Crazylegs Classic participants make their way down Observatory Drive Saturday, April 30, 2005 in Madison, Wis. View from UW-Med flight helicopter. Leah L. Jones - State Journal (PUBLISHED 5/1/05) Crazylegs Classic participants make their way down Observatory Drive Saturday.

As the runners stretch and prepare for the Crazylegs Classic to begin, Sarah Lawson watches runners and market shoppers go by while she relaxes inside Starbucks in downtown Madison Saturday, April 26, 2003. Lawson is a UW student. WSJ/Sarah B. Tews (PUBLISHED 4/27/03) UW student Sarah Lawson watches from a Capitol Square coffee shop as runners go through their pre-race stretching routines.

UW Women's basketball coach Lisa Stone and UW football coach Barry Alvarez visit on the sidelines near the start of the Crazylegs Classic Saturday, April 26, 2003. WSJ/Sarah B. Tews

Crazylegs Classic participants make their way around Willow Drive Saturday, April 30, 2005 in Madison, Wis. View from UW-Med Flight helicopter. Leah L. Jones - State Journal (Published caption 5-1-05) Participants in Saturday's Crazylegs Classic make their way around Willow Drive on the UW-Madison campus.

Molly Watcke, Verona, breaks the tape as the first woman finisher. The 24th annual Crazylegs Classic was held Saturday, April 30, 2005, in Madison, Wis. WSJ/John Maniaci