Eagle Chase Fire on the River 5K
Eagle Chase Fire on the River 5K race day weather
Warm start, warming through the race, high humidity
Starting at 69°F, heat will be a factor from the gun — go out conservative and stay on top of hydration. Temperatures rising to 80°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. High humidity (86%) will make it harder to cool down through sweat — increase fluid intake accordingly.
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About the Eagle Chase Fire on the River 5K
The Eagle Chase 5K is a 3.1 mile run and walk that starts at Sauk City Riverfront Park on the Saturday of the Fire on the River festival weekend. It follows streets and a stretch of the Great Sauk State Trail north out of the park, turns back toward town, and finishes behind Sauk City Village Hall on Riviera Street. The course is flat and shares its start line and first stretch with the 10K and half marathon.
