SUNDAY FINISH LINE &
POST RACE MUST-DO’S
The words we all look forward to: WELCOME HOME, RUNNERS!
After the Blugold Mile, runners will cross the UWEC footbridge, pass Owen Park, and take in the final downtown stretch—crossing the Lake Street Bridge, turning left onto Graham Avenue, and charging into the FINISH CHUTE, sponsored by Property Shoppe Realty.
Since moving the finish line in 2021, we’ve loved the electric, urban energy of downtown Eau Claire—where old meets new—right in front of the Pablo Center at the Confluence and Haymarket Landing.
NEW in 2026: The Property Shoppe Realty team is turning up the excitement with high-energy music with EC EDM and a full cheer squad to welcome you HOME in unforgettable fashion!
After making your way through the racer-only finish area, keep the celebration going at the Barstow Block Party, grab a drink in the beer tent, or explore one of downtown Eau Claire’s many great restaurants. See below for more details on post-race festivities.
HEAT SHEET
You’ll receive a heat sheet at the finish to help regulate body temperature, reflecting up to 90% of heat in the cold or deflecting heat in the warmth, while also providing wind and water resistance.
Sponsored by: Marsh McLennan Agency
FREE BEER
Make sure to stop at the Beer Tent for your celebratory beer post run. Shout out to Park Ridge Distributing for sponsorship of the beer tent!
FINISHERS MEDAL
You did it!
Go get that medal and wear it proudly!
Thank you, Title Sponsor: Royal Credit Union for our FINISHER’S MEDALS!
COKE & DIET COKE
Visit with Eau Claire Marathon weekend Title Sponsor, Royal Credit Union, and pick up your Coke or Diet Coke in a custom race weekend cooozie!
RING THE PR BELL
Hit a new distance or set a PR? RING THAT BELL! Celebrate your accomplishment and all the hard work that got you here at the PR Bell, proudly sponsored by FastSigns.
AWARDS
Scan the QR code on your race bib to view results. If you placed top 3 in your age group, be sure to swing by the awards tent on Eau Claire Street to pick up your age group award presented by Market & Johnson!
Finish Line Photo Op
Make sure to grab a photo with your medal at the CINTAS finish line photo op station!
POST RACE SNACKS & CHOCOLATE MILK
All race finishers receive post race water & snacks provided by Festival Foods!
Got milk? Thanks to KEMPS, there will also be chocolate milk at the finish line.
GEAR CHECK
Reusable Gear Check Bags, sponsored by Dan Realty Group! Drop your bag with Gear Check team at Phoenix Park before you head to the Start Line, pick it up in Finish Line area after your race!
ECM MERCHANDISE
ECM has the best merch—treat yourself! Shop at packet pickup (including online preorder pickup) or post-race outside the finish line on Gibson St.
#RUNEC
Stop by Haymarket Plaza to get your photo taken with the #RUNEC letters, courtesy of WIPFLI, and tag us on social media.
FAMILY FUN ZONE
Visit the Metropolis Family Fun Zone on Grand Ave. for activities for the whole family! Learn more here: Sunday Family Fun Zone — Eau Claire Marathon