Events
1/2 Marathon - Early Start
1K Kiddo's Race
Location
810 W College Ave
E.B. Shurts Building, Fox River Sanctuary
Waukesha, WI 53186 US
Information
Spring is here, and it's the perfect time to dust off your running shoes! Shake off the winter hibernation and join us for the First Call 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. This is your chance to set the tone for an incredible 2025 race season. This year’s race takes place on the lightning-fast Glacial Drumlin and Fox River Trails—so fast, it’s faster than flat! Don’t miss out—The First Call is part of the exciting Chilly Willy Winter Run Series.
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. Please do not park in any business parking lots.
Course
The course is a little long but 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:
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- 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:
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- 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 March 7 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. We strongly encourage you to pick up your packet early.
Schedule
Early Packet Pick-up
Saturday March 22, 2025
Rogan's Shoes Brookfield
19770 Bluemound Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
10:00am - 12:00pm
We understand that things come up and you might be running late, but unfortunately, we're unable to stay past 12:00 pm for early packet pickup. Why? Because we need to head back to the office to pack an prepare for the race. Thanks for understanding, and we're sorry for any inconvenience.
Race Day Sunday, March 23, 2025
7:45 am Packet Pick-up
8:00 am Early Start Half Marathon
8:45 am 1K Kiddo's Race Starts
9:00 am 5K/10K Starts
9:05 am Half Starts NEW TIME
Noon 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
Hot Chocolate Bar!
It's back for the 2024-25 Chilly Willy Series Races -- Our famous hot chocolate bar!!!
Meet your friends after the race for a quick warm up at our hot chocolate bar. Complete with a huge selection of the tastiest treats, you'll find all you need to make a great cup of hot Chocolate after a cold run. You'll find our hot chocolate bar at all of our Chilly Willy Series runs. We'll also typically announce awards after the race over a nice cup of hot chocolate, so its definitely the place to be after the race!
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 the Wednesday 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 5K Chilly Willy Winter Run Series! The award is presented to the male and female runner that finished in the exact middle of all runners. Winners of the award will receive a T-shirt and custom woodle from Ridgeway Woodworks!
SCSE Wants To Save You Money
At registration checkout, you will be given the option to share to Facebook that you've registered for a super fun event with SCSE! For every 3 people you get to register for the same event using your unique link, you'll get $10 back from your registration.
On your emailed registration receipt, there will be a registration link that you can forward to your friends to let them know they should join you on your next adventure! For every 3 friends you get to register for the event using your unique email link, you'll get $10 back on your registration!
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.
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
We get it—life happens! That’s why we recommend purchasing event insurance during checkout.
What is RegShield Insurance?
Race insurance, provided by RegShield (a FanShield product), offers peace of mind by reimbursing the registration cost if you’re unable to attend due to covered reasons, including:
- Accident
- Illness
- Family emergency
Need Help with Insurance?
RegShield is a third-party provider. For any questions related to your plan, contact FanShield:
📧 help@fanshield.com
📞 1-844-849-4827 EXT. 1
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.
Workplace Wellness Program Partnerships
Are you involved with a workplace wellness program? We’d love to help!
Here’s how it works:
- Contact us with your workplace information.
- We will create a code for your wellness members to use at registration checkout that will waive or discount the registration fee. You can offer any discount amount your workplace wellness program allows.
- The day after the race, we will send you an invoice that can be paid online.
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.
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