EAU CLAIRE HALF MARATHON
Sunday, May 2, 2027 | 8:30 AM | Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Run 13.1 Miles Through the Heart of Eau Claire
Experience 13.1 miles through Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on a scenic, spectator-friendly course filled with incredible community support. The Eau Claire Half Marathon crosses nine bridges, winds through residential and business neighborhoods, takes runners through the unforgettable Blugold Mile at UW-Eau Claire and finishes in the heart of downtown.
No matter if you're chasing a personal best, taking on your first half marathon or walking your way to 13.1, Eau Claire is ready to welcome you to the finish line.
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Eau Claire Half Marathon Race Details
Everything you need to prepare for the 2027 Eau Claire Half Marathon, including course information, start and finish locations, aid stations, pace groups, race rules, awards and registration policies.
Eau Claire Half Marathon FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our course, elevation, walking division, race experience and what first-time half marathoners can expect on race day.
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Half Marathon Start: 300 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Half Marathon Finish: 209 Graham Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701
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The Eau Claire Half Marathon showcases the beauty and energy of Eau Claire over 13.1 scenic miles. Runners cross nine bridges while traveling through residential and business neighborhoods, along the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers, and through the Blugold Mile on the UW-Eau Claire campus before an exciting downtown finish on Graham Avenue.
The course is also incredibly spectator-friendly. Friends and family can cheer from the Phoenix Park area at the start, again as runners loop back around miles 2–3, along Barstow Street at the Barstow Block Party and at the downtown finish.
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Overall and age group awards will be presented by Market & Johnson. Awards are given to the overall winner (male, female, and non-binary) along with the top three finishers (male and female) in each age group. $250 Cash Prize for top Male & Female Winners.
There is not a formal awards ceremony, if you think you won an award, check in with the awards area.
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WATER, GATORADE AND ENERGY GEL STATIONS
Hydration stations (water & gatorade) will be located approximately every two miles along the half marathon course. Thank you to Gatorade for donating Lemon Lime Endurance Formula!
Energy gel and chews will be handed out at one location along the courses (near Mile 6). Thank you Scheels of Eau Claire for donating and handing out Honey Stinger Gels and Honey Stinger Chews.
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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 15thwill 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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HALF MARATHON: 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00, sweeper
For more information or to connect with a pacer, email: heather@eauclairemarathon.com -
Runners 12 years of age and older may participate in the Eau Claire Half Marathon.
No unofficial pacers or bikers are allowed on course, anyone running must be a registered participant.
Headphones during the race are allowed in accordance to rule changes by the USATF. Participants who choose to wear headphones are expected to be aware of the changing road/race conditions as well as fellow runners.
Handheld water bottles & hydration vests are allowed.
Any runner who is felt to be posing a safety concern to other runners or themselves may be removed from the race at the discretion of the Race Directors.
Strollers, pets, and roller blades are prohibited on the course. Non-race participants will not be allowed in the runner's finish area.
We will not remove any participants from the course. Everyone will have a chance to earn their medals! Volunteers, water stations, police and medical will only be available for 5 hours.
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The Eau Claire Half Marathon has approximately 348 feet of elevation gain, offering a mix of flat stretches and rolling hills throughout the 13.1-mile course.
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Yes. With approximately 348 feet of elevation gain, the Eau Claire Half Marathon offers a runner-friendly course with flat stretches, manageable rolling hills and plenty of crowd support along the way.
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Yes! The Eau Claire Half Marathon offers a dedicated Competitive Walking Division for participants who want to walk all 13.1 miles. Walkers receive the same race-day experience, course support and finisher celebration.
Learn more about our competitive walking division.
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Yes! The Eau Claire Half Marathon is a great choice for first-time half marathoners, with pace groups, enthusiastic volunteers, course entertainment, community support and an energetic downtown finish.
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Runners cross nine bridges over the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers during the Eau Claire Half Marathon, making the river crossings one of the signature features of the course.
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Yes! The Eau Claire Half Marathon is a great spring training race for runners preparing for Grandma's Marathon or another early-summer marathon. Held in early May, the 13.1-mile race gives runners an opportunity to practice pacing, fueling and race-day routines in a supported race environment before their goal marathon.
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