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.