FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Parking and Road Closures
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Check out our Race Day Parking page for a full list of available options or see the Downtown EC Parking Options below.
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W./E. Half Moon Drive (Carson Park Dr to Carson Park Dr) closed 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Carson Park Drive (Lake St/W. Grand Ave to Carson Park Parking Lot) 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
1st Ave (Phoenix Park Bridge to Oxford Ave) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
William St (Forest St to Forest St Garden Parking Lot) 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
9th Ave (Niagara St to Broadway St) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Broadway St (9th Ave to 7th Ave) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
7th Ave (Broadway St to Market St) 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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SUNDAY ROAD CLOSURES
Madison Street Bridge (Farwell St to Whipple Ave) closed 6:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Whipple Street (Madison St. to Fulton St.) closed 6:45 AM – 7:30 AM
Fulton Street (Whipple St to 5th Ave) closed 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
6th Ave (Fulton St to Chippewa St) closed 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Broadway Street (6th Ave to 9th Ave) closed 7:00 – 7:30 AM
9th Ave (Broadway St to Chippewa St) closed 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
5th Avenue (Madison St. to Fulton St.) closed 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM
Chippewa Street (From 9th Ave to 1st Ave) closed 7:00 AM – 9:15 AM
1st Ave (Lake St to Oxford Ave) closed 7:00 AM – 9:15 AM
1st Ave (Water St. to Lake Street) closed 6:45 AM – 1:30 PM
Lake Street Bridge (1st Ave to Graham Ave.) closed 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Barstow St. closed from Galloway Street to Newton Street 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Graham Ave. (Eau Claire Street to Lake Street) from 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
**All side streets between Barstow and Graham closed from Eau Claire Street to Gray Street
3rd St. (Fountain St. to Garden St.) closed from 7:15 AM until 9:30 AM
Dewey St. (Eau Claire St. and Galloway St.) closed from 8:30 AM until 12:45 PM
Riverview Dr. southbound traffic closed from 6:45 AM until 10:00 AM
Airport Rd. (Riverview Dr. to Rivercrest Dr.) closed from 8:00 AM until 10:15 AM
State St. (Clairemont Ave. to Washington St.) closed from 9:00 AM until 1:30 PM
Graham Ave. (Marston Ave. to Wilson St.) closed from 8:45 AM until 1:00 PM
Western Ave. (Eddy Lane to Starr Ave) closed from 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Riverfront Terrace (Wisconsin Street to Madison Street) will be closed Sunday 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ROAD CLOSURES
Graham Ave. (Eau Claire St. to Lake St.) closed Saturday 8:00 PM - Sunday 3:00 PM
Graham Ave. (Gibson St. to E Grand) closed Saturday 6:00 AM - Sunday 3:00 PM
9 S Barstow Parking Lot (Barstow Block Party) Saturday 3:00 PM - Sunday 5:00 PM
**Block of E. Grand Ave. (between Graham Ave. and Barstow St.) closed Saturday 3:00 PM – Sunday 2:00 PM
Race Courses
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All full and half marathon participants will receive a reusable gear check bag, compliments of Dan Realty Group.
Leave your bag blank (you will be assigned a gear check number at drop off)
Drop it in the Gear Check truck under Phoenix Park Pavillion before you head to the start line
Pick it up after you finish- located at the intersection of Barstow St. & Eau Claire St.
*There is no gear check for Saturday’s races
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Portable lavatories are located in Phoenix Park and approximately every two miles along routes. We will utilize permanent city park restrooms where they are available.
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Water stations will be located approximately every two miles along both half and full marathon courses and will include water and Lemon Lime Endurance Formula Gatorade.
Energy gel and chews will be handed out at two locations along the courses near water stations. Scheels of Eau Claire is donating and handing out Honey Stinger Gels in fruit smoothie, strawberry kiwi, Gold (honey) and Honey Stinger Chews in fruit smoothie, cherry blossom, orange.
Oranges & bananas will also be available at 2 aid stations throughout the full marathon course (1 station on the half marathon course).
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There are 6, clearly marked, first aid stations located along the half and full marathon routes. Thank you to our medical partners with the City of Eau Claire Fire & Rescue, Eau Claire County Medical Reserve Corps, and UWEC Athletic Training. If you are interested in helping out at one of the first aid stations, please contact us at info@eauclairemarathon.com.
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We thank the Eau Claire Police Department for helping keep our runners safe. The ECPD determines and assigns police officers to the busiest intersections along our courses.
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Local school bands and other musical groups are always welcome to play for the runners. If your group is interested in providing entertainment for the marathon, please email us at community@eauclairemarathon.com.
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Yes! Anyone can track your progress on race day thanks to our sponsor C&M Homebuilders!
Runner tracking will be available closer to race weekend. Check back here for the 2027 tracking link.
How it works:
Visit the Tracking Page.
Search your runner by first and last name
Select their name to view real-time progress and an estimated finish time.
Stay connected & cheer them on every step of the way!
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Yes, the Eau Claire Marathon route is certified and an official Boston Marathon qualifier.
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The Eau Claire Marathon course will remain open for 6.5 hours. Volunteer support, water stations, police, and medical services will be available based on a 6.5-hour marathon pace at each mile marker. After that time, participants may be asked to move to the sidewalk; however, all runners and walkers are welcome to continue and will have the opportunity to cross the finish line & earn their medals.
Registration and Expo
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You can check to see if you are registered for the 2027 Eau Claire Marathon week here: https://events.hakuapp.com/b287ea136e50320dbab4 (scroll to the bottom)
You can check to see if you are registered for the 2026 hall-EAU-ween 5K here: https://events.hakuapp.com/8b6cff961022f6b861c9 (scroll to the bottom)
You can check to see if you are registered for the 2026 ho h-EAU ho 5K here: https://events.hakuapp.com/3fa9d5c0bbf70a8250c7 (scroll to the bottom)
You can check to see if you are registered for the 2027 xox-EAU 5K here: https://events.hakuapp.com/f74e053865ce1173b8b5 (scroll to the bottom)
You can check to see if you are registered for the 2027 f-EAU-rth of July 5K here: https://events.hakuapp.com/abf676f0b672b005c114 (scroll to the bottom)
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No, You can not transfer your registration to another person but you can defer to the following year or upgrade/downgrade.
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Yes, with a photo copy of your photo ID.
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Race changes (upgrade or downgrade) will be charged $10 plus the price difference for upgrades. Race changes will not be accepted after April 15th.
Deferrals to the following year will be charged $25 for same, single distance event (ex: marathon to marathon) or $50 for a same, multiple distance event and/or team events (ex: challenges and relay events). Requests to defer after April 15th will be processed with additional service fees. All fees are subject to processing charges and tax. Deferrals must be redeemed for the following year by 12/31.
Participant to participant transfers are not allowed.
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The Race Organizer reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the race should there be any Force Majeure (as defined below) conditions that arise. In the event of race cancellation and/or reschedule due to the Force Majeure, the Race Organizer has no obligation to refund the paid entry fees to the participants, and shall not be held responsible for any risks and hazards that might happen due to the race cancellation and/or reschedule. Please note that Force Majeure refers to circumstances or conditions such as war, violence, social unrest, strikes, outbreaks, accidents, fires, floods, natural disasters, embargoes, legal reasons, or the actions of the government, and other similar events which may occur in the future, in which the Race Organizer has no ability to prevent.
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YES, you betcha!
Stop by the Eau Claire Marathon expo presented by Stifel at the Sonnentag Event Center on Saturday, May 2nd from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. It is free and open to all!
Explore over 50 vendors dedicated to enhancing health and fitness.
There will be more vendors & free activities for kids at the Kids’ Run in Carson Park on Saturday, May 2nd and downtown Eau Claire in the Family Fun Zone on Sunday, May 3rd.
Food vendors will also be on-site along with our full assortment of Eau Claire Marathon Merchandise available for purchase both days.
Interested in becoming a vendor during ECM weekend? Contact Joy at joy@eauclairemarathon.com
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Of course! Many of our local partners as well as some national retailers offer great deals when you show your Eau Claire Marathon weekend race bib!
Most offers are valid before, through and after race weekend so use your perks early and enjoy!
Post Race
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Music, Fun, Food and Beer! Come to the Barstow Block Party after the race and use your bib tear off ticket for a FREE beer or water. Food vendors will be available for something to eat, as boy do you deserve it! Gear Pick-up, T-Shirt Swap and Awards will all be located on Eau Claire St & N Barstow St. Barstow Block Party is located on the corner of N Barstow St & the Eau Claire River.
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Stop at the AWARDS TENT right outside of the finish line chute to pick up our extra medal!
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Use your bib ticket for a FREE beer or soda at Reboot Social.
Things To Do
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Eau Claire Farmer's Market - 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
SpringFest with The Hype at Loopy's - 5 pm to 11:30 pm
Chippewa River Trolley Co.: Supper Club Trolley Tour - 5:00 pm
Clear Water Comedy presents: Luke Null at The Plus - 7:00 pm
UWEC Wind Symphony at The Pablo - 7:30 pm
Improvised Game Show at Oh Claire Improv - 7:30 pm
No Brand Con 2026 at The Lismore Hotel - 9 am to 9 pm
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DOWNTOWN - EAU CLAIRE:
The Informalist
The Livery
The Reboot Social
WATER STREET - EAU CLAIRE:
Dooley’s Pub
Mogie’s Pub & Restaurant
Valley Burger Co.
ALTOONA
Cowboy Jack's
44 North Gastro Pub
Helix
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HOTEL OPTIONS
Springhill Suites
Doubletree by Hilton The Lismore Hotel
Oxbow Hotel
Metropolis Resort