Events
1/2 Marathon - Early Start
Information
You’ve worked hard all year training and racing—what’s one more distance event to a pro like you? Don’t hang up your running shoes just yet or settle into hibernation mode! Join us for The Last Call 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, your final chance to set a 2024 PR and finish the year strong.
Held on the paved and super-fast Glacial Drumlin Trail, this race is the perfect way to cap off your running season. Plus, it’s part of the Chilly Willy Winter Run Series—don’t miss it!
Location
E.B. Shurts Building, Fox River Sanctuary
810 W College Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186 US
Parking
Parking is limited at the E.B. Shurts Building parking lot, but there is plenty of street parking within a short walking distance of the building.
Course
The course is flat and fast, utilizing the scenic Fox River Trail and Glacial Drumlin Trail. All runners will start at the E.B. Shurts Building in Waukesha.
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5K & 10K Runners: Head west on the Fox River Trail to the turnaround point at Sunset Drive, then return along the same trail to the Fox River Trail and Glacial Drumlin Trail intersection.
- 5K runners: Continue straight to the finish line.
- 10K runners: Turn around at the intersection, head back to the Sunset Drive turnaround, and return to the finish.
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Half Marathon Runners: Turn onto the Glacial Drumlin Trail and proceed to the turnaround just before MacArthur Road. Return along the Glacial Drumlin Trail to the Fox River Trail, follow it to the Sunset Drive turnaround, then head back to the Glacial Drumlin Trail.
- This completes one lap. The half marathon consists of three laps.
For detailed course maps, please click the link below!
Course Timing and Early Start Policy
As much as we’d love to spend endless time at our favorite race sites, our permits limit the time we can occupy the course. To comply with these restrictions, the course will close for the final lap at 11:00 AM, and participants will not be permitted to continue once the course is officially closed.
Early Start Option for Half Marathoners
If you're concerned about finishing the half marathon within the allotted time, we're here to help you achieve your running goals! We offer an early start option for half marathoners who need extra time.
- Important Details:
- Early starters will receive a chip time.
- Early starters are not eligible for age group or series awards.
- The course may not yet be fully set up:
- Markings, marshals, police, and aid stations may not be in place.
- The course will remain open to the public.
- Early starts are available only for half marathon participants.
Important Rules:
🚫 Non-Half Marathon Participants: Those starting early in other races will not receive an official time and will be disqualified.
🚫 Continuing After Closure: Participants who continue after being asked to stop will also be disqualified.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Aid Stations
The course features two aid stations (see course map). All runners and walkers, regardless of distance, will pass the corresponding aid stations on their way out and again on the return after the turnaround points. Aid stations will be stocked with water, sports drinks, and energy gels.
T-Shirts
Everyone who is registered by noon Friday, November 15 will be guaranteed a custom gender specific dry-wick T-shirt. After that, shirts will be available while online supplies last. Any extra shirts will be distributed after the race on a first come, first served basis. About T-shirts.
Schedule and Packet Pickup
PLEASE BRING YOUR EMAIL RECEIPT WITH YOU!
You do not need to print it, but we will need to scan the QR code on the email receipt, so please have your email accessible on your mobile device or save a picture of your receipt with the QR code to your device’s image library.
Schedule
Race Day - Sunday, December 1, 2024
E.B. Shurts Building (inside the building)
7:45am Race Day Packet Pickup
8:00am Early Start Half Marathon
8:45am Kiddo's 1K Start
9:00am Half Marathon Start
9:05am 5K/10K Start NEW TIME
12:00 Course Closes
Packet Pickup FAQ
Can I pick up another person's packet? Yep
Do I need an ID? Do pigs fly?
Can I register at packet pickup? Yep
Can I pick up my packet race day? Yep
Can I transfer my race to someone else before the race? Yep
Picking up more than one packet
If you are picking up for more than a couple people, please do the following:
1. Put all of their QR codes on one sheet of paper OR
2. Write all of their names on one sheet of paper (last name, first name, t-shirt).
That will make your life a whole lot easier when you go to hand out the info to your team.
Hot Chocolate Bar!
Back by popular demand for the 2024-25 Chilly Willy Series Races: our famous hot chocolate bar!
Warm up after the race with friends and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate made just the way you like it. With a huge selection of tasty toppings and treats, it’s the perfect way to celebrate your finish on a chilly day.
You’ll find our hot chocolate bar at every Chilly Willy Series race, making it the ultimate post-race hangout. Stick around for awards, typically announced over a cozy cup of cocoa—it’s definitely the place to be! ☕❄️
Awards
Your race time and age group result are available online after you cross the finish line - select RESULTS from the menu above. All runners will receive a finisher woodle from Ridgeway Woodworks and the top 3 male & female finishers in 5-year age groups will receive a custom woodle. An awards ceremony will take place at the race. Awards can also be picked up after the race at Silver Circle's Global Headquarters in Oconomowoc, WI.
Your age is based on the date of the last event in the Chilly Willy Winter Run Series.
Average Joe & Jane Awards
The Average Joe & Jane Awards are back for the Chilly Willy Winter Run Series 5K Runs and are presented to the male and female runner who finished in the exact middle of all runners. Winners will receive a t-shirt and custom medal, must be present to win!
SCSE Wants To Save You Money
At checkout, you’ll have the option to share on Facebook that you’ve registered for an awesome SCSE event! Here’s the deal: for every five people who sign up for the same event using your unique link, you’ll earn $20 back from your registration.
You’ll also find your unique registration link in your emailed receipt. Forward it to your friends and invite them to join you on your next adventure. For every five friends who register through your link, you’ll get $20 back—it’s that simple! 🎉
TOY DRIVE
Brett from Colliers Milwaukee Office is collecting toys to benefit the COA Youth & Family Center in Milwaukee. Brett will be there to take any donations you’d be willing to make. Every person who donates a toy will be entered into a drawing for a free Silver Circle Sports Events Race. When you drop off your donation, take the Silver Circle Foundation tear tag off your bib and hand it to Brett. He will then get you entered into the drawing. Click here to see more information about the drive and which types of toys to donate.
Volunteers
We need volunteers for everything from aid station support to course marshals. If you or your group have an interest in volunteering, we would greatly appreciate the assistance. All volunteers can run a future race at no charge. Register to volunteer by clicking on the volunteer link in the menu above. For more information on volunteering click here.
Register to volunteer HERE. If you have questions about registration or have a group to volunteer, contact us.
Timing
The race is chip timed by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC with a chip start. Your time will start when you cross the start line and stops when you cross the finish line.
Walkers Welcome
Walkers and families are welcome to participate! We ask that all walkers stay to the right of the road so runners can pass on the left.
Race Insurance
Insurance is available for almost all of our events. The insurance is offered through a third party.
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.
Weather / Refund Policy
Refunds are not permitted for any reason.
The event will be held unless severe weather occurs. In the event of severe weather, the race director may delay or cancel the event. If the event is canceled, there will be no refunds. Silver Circle Sports Events has a NO REFUND policy.
How to transfer, defer, change shirt sizes and change distances
- Login into RunSignUp.com
- Select your Profile.
- Scroll down to the race you would like to modify.
- Select "Manage Registration".
- All of your options will be listed in the menu.
- *Deferrals must be completed 10 days prior to event.
Silver Circle Sports Events
This event is a Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC owned, produced, timed & managed event. Need help with an event? Contact us HERE.
Contact Us
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