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Eau Claire Marathon
Eau Claire Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and 4-Person Relay event held in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, May 2, 2027. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 2, 2027
- Location
- Eau Claire, WI
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, May 2, 2027
- Location
- Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 4-Person Relay, Kids Fun Run
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling, scenic riverside course
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- eauclairemarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $90 (from eauclairemarathon.com, checked October 2, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Mostly road, some trail; USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Mostly road, some trail
- Typical race-day weather
- about 43°F at the start, 85% humidity, 8 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026)
About the Eau Claire Marathon
A spring marathon weekend in Eau Claire offering everything from a Boston-qualifying full marathon down to a 5K and kids' runs, known for its scenic riverside course and strong community turnout.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Boston-qualifying; voted 2025 Best Marathon & Half Marathon in Wisconsin; billed as the 'Biggest Small Town Race in the USA'
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Eau Claire Marathon: common questions
- When is the Eau Claire Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, May 2, 2027.
- Where is the Eau Claire Marathon held?
- In Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
- What distances does the Eau Claire Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 4-Person Relay and Kids Fun Run.
- How many people run the Eau Claire Marathon?
- About 5,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Eau Claire Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Eau Claire Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $90 (from eauclairemarathon.com, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the Eau Claire Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Eau Claire Marathon?
- about 43°F at the start, 85% humidity, 8 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026).
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