First Call Half Marathon
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Event details
The First Call race takes place on March 22, 2026 in Waukesha, WI at the E.B. Shurts Building / Fox River Sanctuary (810 W College Ave). The event offers multiple timed and untimed divisions, including:
- 5K
- 10K
- 1/2 Marathon
- 1/2 Marathon - Early Start
- 1K Kiddo's Race (open to ages 10 and under)
- 5K Walk
- 5K Ruck
- 10K Ruck
Registration prices and deadlines vary by event. T-shirts are guaranteed for participants registered by noon on March 7; additional shirts are available while online supplies last. The race is chip timed by Silver Circle Sports Events with a chip start. Ruck divisions are timed but have no age-group awards; ruck participants receive a finisher woodle.
Course, logistics and awards
The course uses the Fox River Trail and Glacial Drumlin Trail and is described as flat. All races start at the E.B. Shurts Building. The half marathon route is a lap course that is repeated three times. There are two aid stations stocked with water, sports drink, and energy gels; all distances pass each aid station outbound and inbound. Parking at the building lot is limited; street parking is available nearby and participants are asked not to use business parking lots. All finishers receive a finisher woodle; top three male and female finishers in five-year age groups receive a custom woodle. The 5K also includes an Average Joe & Jane award for the middle finisher. Volunteers may receive future race entry at no charge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
