The fourth annual Madison Mini Marathon & 5K presented by Meriter and Physicians Plus is set for Saturday, Aug. 18, and some roads will be closed for the event.

The half marathon and 5K start at 7 a.m. and the Kids' Run starts at approximately 10 a.m. at the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union at 800 Langdon St.

The scenic course includes all of Madison's Landmarks: Capitol Square, the Dane County Farmer's Market, State Street, Camp Randall Stadium, Kohl Center, the Arboretum, Picnic Point and the University of Wisconsin Campus.

Below is a detailed list of closures for Saturday, Aug. 18.

Summary of Closures:

The Wisconsin Science Festival recieved a large grant that will fund this year's event in Spetember.

The Wisconsin Arts Board presented a grant worth more than $35,000 to the festival. The Joint Effort Marketing grants are available to non-profit organizations for the promotion of Wisconsin tourism events and destinations.

Last year, the Wisconsin Science Festival attracted more than 5,000 people to Madison. This year, organizers hope that total will exceed 6,000 people with an economic impact of nearly $200,000 for hotels, restaurants and stores.

The Wisconsin Science Festival will be held in downtown Madison on Sept. 27 to 30.

A $30,000 donation will help the Madison Metropolitan School District serve more than 100,000 meals to students next year.

The Nimick Forbesway Foundation gave the $30,000 grant to the Foundation for Madison's Public Schools. FMPS provides free, healthy breakfasts to students in need.

Last year, FMPS gave more than 50,000 meals to economically disadvantaged students.

Children who qualify for reduced-cost lunch are eligible for these free breakfasts.

The $30,000 grant will help FMPS provide more than 110,000 breakfasts in the upcoming school year, as well as the 2013-2014 school year.

To find out more information on the Foundation for Madison's Public Schools, call 608-232-7820 or online at fmps.org.