2027 Eagle Chase @ Fire on the River
Eagle Chase @ Fire on the River: a July 4th half marathon with free breakfast and finisher medals.
Expected Race Date
~Jul 2027
Date not yet announced — this is when the race usually runs.
Location
Sauk City, WI
Quick facts
- Date
- around July 2027 (expected)
- Location
- Sauk City, Wisconsin
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 785
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Eagle Chase @ Fire on the River is a small-town July 4th tradition in Sauk City, Wisconsin, drawing roughly 86 finishers each year from about nine states. About 14% of runners return for this well-kept secret, which has been run eight times as of 2025.
The half marathon starts at Sauk City Riverfront Park and finishes behind the Village Hall on Riviera Street, taking runners through the quiet streets of this Wisconsin river town. All participants receive a free breakfast after the race, and every half marathon finisher earns a medal. Trophies go to first-place age group winners.
With its modest field and community-focused amenities, the race offers a low-key, welcoming atmosphere perfect for first-timers or anyone looking for a no-fuss race on a holiday morning. The free post-race breakfast and finisher medals add to the appeal, making it a hidden gem with genuine hometown character.
Race-provided description
Race Times: Half Marathon: 7:00am 10K and 5K: 7:05am START Sauk City Riverfront Park236 Water St., Sauk City WI5K . 10K . 1/2 MARATHONStart Time: 7:00 & 7:05 FINISH Behind Sauk City Village Hall (on Riviera Street) Free Breakfast to all participants!! Trophies for First Place Half Marathon in Age Group! Medals for each Half-Marathon Finisher! Medals for First Place Age Groups the 5K and 10K! Packet Pickup: FRIDAY PACKET PICK UP LOCATION: Friday, 7/3 - 4:30 - 7:30pm at Sauk City Riverfront Park, 236 Water St, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 - Under the Pavilion Saturday, 7/4 - 5:30am - 6:30am at 236 Water St, Sauk City, WI 53583 All RACES will have a Gun Start but are Bib Timed. Parking Parking available at the Riverfront Park Race Start, and at Jaycee Park at 305 Hemlock St, Sauk City, WI 53583
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River, Small Town
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Standout628 years running
~114 finishers a year
growing or steady
14% returning runners
6 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 9 states
winner 1:19:42
typical high 82°F
Historical Finish Times
How 785 finishers actually crossed the line across 8 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
785
Median time
2:12:10
Latest turnout
91
States
23
Turnout by year
2016–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the 2027 Eagle Chase @ Fire on the River?
The 2027 Eagle Chase @ Fire on the River hasn't announced its next date yet, but it typically takes place around July 2027 (expected).
Where does the 2027 Eagle Chase @ Fire on the River take place?
It takes place in Sauk City, Wisconsin.
What distances does the 2027 Eagle Chase @ Fire on the River offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2027 Eagle Chase @ Fire on the River course flat and good for a PR?
The 2027 Eagle Chase @ Fire on the River is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the 2027 Eagle Chase @ Fire on the River?
HalfRuns has finish records for 785 runners who have completed the 2027 Eagle Chase @ Fire on the River.
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