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Eau Claire Marathon Weekend

  • Eau Claire Marathon 323 North Dewey Street Eau Claire, WI, 54703 United States (map)

🎽 THE BIGGEST SMALL-TOWN RACE IN THE U.S. 🎽
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Eau Claire Marathon Weekend | May 2–3, 2026 🥇

What does it mean to be the Biggest Small-Town Race in the country?
You get the swag, energy, and professionalism of a big city race — with the charm, local love, and heart of Eau Claire. 💙

✅ Locally owned
✅ 5,000+ participants
✅ 100s of community volunteers
✅ Just 90 miles from MSP
✅ Boston Qualifier + multiple distances

RACE WEEKEND LINEUP:
📍 Saturday, May 2, 2026
👟 1:30 PM – Kids’ Obstacle Run
🎗️ 4:00 PM – 10K Charity Classic presented by Royal Credit Union
🎉 6:00 PM – 5K

📍 Sunday, May 3, 2026
🏅 7:00 AM – Boston Qualifying Full Marathon
👯‍♀️ 7:00 AM – Four-Person Marathon Relay
🎶 8:30 AM – Half Marathon

🏞️ Run along scenic rivers, trails, lakes & bridges.
🎶 Enjoy pop-up music, cheering squads & the unforgettable Blugold Mile – a fan favorite just before the finish!

💥 Top-rated finisher medals, rotating shirt colors, and unbeatable community spirit. Whether you're checking Wisconsin off your 50-state list or bringing the whole family for a weekend adventure, #EauClaireMarathon is worth the hype.

📍 Register now and experience why we're voted the Best Marathon in Wisconsin and one of the Top Half Marathons in the U.S.

🔗 eauclairemarathon.com
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Earlier Event: February 14
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