First Call Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool temps, shifting winds ahead
Runners will face a temperature increase from 34°F at the start to 44°F by the finish, with average humidity at 61%. Wind will be a factor, with a tailwind in the early miles and shifting to headwinds in the latter half, particularly tough from miles 3 to 9. Runners should consider adjusting their pace during headwind sections and ensure adequate hydration as temperatures rise.
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Race Info
The First Call Half Marathon starts and finishes at the E.B. Shurts Building in Waukesha's Fox River Sanctuary, running out-and-back along the Glacial Drumlin State Trail with a return leg on the Fox River Trail. First Call closes out Silver Circle Sports Events' Chilly Willy Winter Run Series each March, paired with a companion Last Call race the previous December. Results are on file back to at least 2018, alongside 5K and 10K options and a walker/ruck division.
