Heather began as an ECM runner who helped with the kids’ run and has since grown into a member of our committee. If you’ve ever ordered merchandise, there’s a good chance it was shipped straight from her kitchen! Heather loves listening, learning, and sharing thoughtful input on our plans—then rolling up her sleeves to help bring them to life. She especially enjoys being at the finish line, cheering on runners and celebrating their accomplishments.  Heather shares… As a runner, I had no idea what it took to put on a race like the Eau Claire Marathon. When I joined the race committee, I was both amazed and fascinated by all the moving parts. The more I learned, the more I wanted to get involved. As a former teacher turned stay-at-home mom, being part of ECM fills my cup every day—you really can get a runner’s high from helping with the operations behind the event!

Our amazing expo? That’s all Joy! She builds and maintains relationships with vendors for Bib Perks, expo booths, and business partners across our race events. With her detailed maps, Joy designs the layout and flow of the expo, downtown vendor areas, kids’ run partners, and even the beer tent and entertainment zone. In her role as a Property Management Associate at Oakwood Mall, Joy’s strength in organization and negotiation shines—skills she brings straight to ECM. In Joy’s own words… Where else can you combine the energy of a fitness party, and the thrill of organizing an event that involves packet pick-up, vendors, kids fun zone and our finish lines?I love bringing people together who are passionate about running, health, and our community. Whether it’s helping first-timers feel welcome, giving our partners a chance to shine, or making sure porta-potties are in the right place (very important!), it’s a unique mix of chaos and celebration right alongside my beloved ECM family.

When you register for RUNEC, that’s Tami behind the screen! Need to transfer? No problem—Tami’s got it. Same-day registration or a tech hiccup? She’s your go-to! By day, she’s a Senior Solutions Architect, which explains why our registration runs like clockwork. Tami shares what she loves most about working with the EC Marathon… I’m honored to be a part of the ECM family where we work collaboratively and tirelessly to help participants find finish lines.  I love my unique, behind the scenes role as the Director of Registration, often solving issues before they surface as problems. I am here to help ensure our participants have a seamless and fluid race day experience that surpasses expectations.

Every event needs a Noah! With his positive attitude and “can-do-anything” spirit, he’s the guy who does it all—leading volunteers, setting up the course, directing traffic, counting T-shirts (more than once! ), and packing a U-Haul like a pro.
We’re beyond lucky that he even takes time off work during race week to help. His dedication is a big reason ECM is the very best it can be.

Now if only we could figure out a way to multiply Noahs…

When you step up to the start line, chances are you’ll spot this husband-and-wife duo!

With years of experience as longtime ECM committee members, Matt & Shelly make sure every runner kicks off on a safe (and speedy!) start.

Once the final runner is on their way, they rally a crew to take down the start line —then dash off to the finish to cheer everyone in.

They just might be the last faces you see at the start and the first ones you see at the finish!

Every race needs a hero behind the scenes — and for ECM, that’s Jason!

Need a tool? He’s got it.

Something broken? Jason’s your fixer.

Course set-up, take-down, and everything in between? He’s already there.

And the best part? He usually does it all in costume — bringing fun and personality to every mile!

We’re so grateful for Jason’s energy, creativity, and endless “can-do” spirit that keeps ECM running strong.

This powerhouse pair is a team both on and off the race course.
By day: dedicated teachers
By race weekend: the masterminds behind Cheri Uelmen's Fantastically Fun Kids’ Run

But that’s not all…
They run one of our half/full marathon zones
Jump in to help with our 5K series
AND keep the fun alive sweeping races as part of the official “Party in the Back” crew

They’ve been with us since the start of our current leadership team — and we can’t thank them enough for the joy, energy, and miles they bring to the ECM family.

At ECM, we want every runner to feel at home in Eau Claire — and Nick & Evelyn make that happen!

They shine at building community connections
Partner with local businesses to make participants feel truly welcomed
Support volunteers and jump in wherever help is needed

When they’re not running the 5K, you’ll spot them cruising on an ATV , making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

With a passion for making ECM welcoming to ALL, Danielle is our go-to gal for inclusivity and creativity.

She has a knack for taking a new idea and running (literally!) with it.
Thanks to her, the Back of the Pack gets more love and celebration than ever before.
The Rainb-EAU Mile was 100% her creation.

Her energy, vision, and out-of-the-box thinking ensure ECM is a place where everyone feels at home — no matter their pace.

Danny wears many hats at ECM! Not only is he a dedicated committee member, but he also supports us as a business sponsor through his company, Window World, providing bibs for every participant. When he’s not running in our ECM 5K Race Series, Danny is always ready to step in wherever help is needed. On race weekend, he takes on the role of zone leader for part of our full and half marathon courses—setting up barricades, signage, and flags, and making sure volunteers are confident in their roles. We’re grateful to Danny for the countless ways he helps make ECM a success!

Nope, you’re not seeing double—Laurel & Kelsey really are our finish line twin team! Side by side, they fine-tune the finish line each year with smart suggestions, lead a big crew of volunteers, and make sure every barricade, table, sign, and flag is right where it belongs. Thanks to their hard work, the chute runs smoothly and every runner gets the finish line celebration they deserve!

Meet two of our newest committee members who’ve already made a big impact!

Sadie brings creativity and sustainability to ECM through her passion project, Second Wind Upcycled Wear — transforming old Eau Claire Marathon apparel into something brand new! From t-shirts turned into pants to logo gear reimagined as bags, her pieces will be available at our ECM Expo this spring.

Together, Sadie and Colton have jumped right in to support both race weekend and our 5K Race Series. When Mary was away, they seamlessly took over managing water stations and continue to bring muscle, energy, and a can-do attitude to setup, takedown, and everything in between.