HO H-EAU HO 5K & KIDS’ RUN
Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM 5K | 10:15 AM Kids’ Run | Eau Claire, Wisconsin
A Christmas 5K in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Celebrate the holiday season with the ho H-EAU ho 5K & Kids' Run, a festive Christmas run and walk in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit and join runners and walkers of all ages for a fun winter race filled with seasonal cheer.
Chase a 5K finish, walk with friends or bring the kids along for the fun. ho H-EAU ho is a festive way to celebrate the season together.
ho h-EAU ho 5K Quick Links
2026 ho H-EAU ho 5K Swag
Your 2026 ho H-EAU ho 5K registration includes the finisher medal plus your choice of a holiday mug or Grinch dumpling.
HO H-EAU HO KIDS’ RUN
Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 10:15 AM Kids’ Run | Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Run All Four. Earn the Chair!
Participate in or volunteer at all four ECM 5K Race Series events—hall-EAU-ween, ho H-EAU ho, xox-EAU and f-EAU-rth of July—and earn the exclusive ECM 5K Race Series Chair!
A Christmas Kids’ Run in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Let the little ones join the holiday fun at the ho H-EAU ho Kids’ Run! Starting at 10:15 AM on Saturday, December 12, 2026, this festive kids’ race in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, gives young runners their own moment to shine. Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit and cheer them across the finish line—a fun way to make merry memories together!
Your Holiday Race Guide
Review race schedules, registration information, awards, Kids' Run details, and other important race-day resources before joining the holiday fun.
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The start and finish are outside of the Chippewa Valley Museum (1204 E. Half Moon Dr.)
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Parking - Carson Park Lot (100 Carson Park Dr.)
There is a trolley that will give you a ride to the start line, give yourself extra time as the trolley will make continous loops. Don’t want to wait? It’s a short walk from the lot to the start.
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This event will also feature a holiday themed kids’ dash, perfect for kids ages 2-8! Kids can run the quarter mile course with Santa cheering them in all the way to the finish!
The kids’ dash starts at 10:15 AM.
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Yes!
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If your child is riding along and would like race swag and/or a medal at the finish line, please register them individually. If they do NOT want race swag and/or a medal, you do NOT have the register them.
If they are registered for the kids’ run, they will receive their own race packet and medal, they are also welcome to ride in the stroller for the 5K without an additional registration, please just ensure they only take their medal after the kids’ run.
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Not for the ho h-EAU ho 5K but if you’re interested in running with your dog, check out the f-EAU-rth of July 5K + dog run!
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If space allows, yes!
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Good news — you have an option! You can switch to virtual.
Here's how to make the change:
1 Log into your account here: https://manage.hakuapp.com/login/eau-claire-marathon-organization
2 Click on Your Events
3 Click on View Registration
4 Click on Registration Options(bottom right corner)
5 Complete your category switch to virtual
With the virtual option, you'll still get the same finisher swag and medal.
If you run into any trouble making the switch online, you can email mailto:info@eauclairemarathon.com for help.
**We do not offer refunds or deferrals for the ECM 5K Race Series.
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Make Spirits Bright This Holiday Season
Celebrate the holidays with a festive race experience filled with cheerful costumes, family fun, and plenty of holiday spirit. Join us for a memorable December tradition that's perfect for runners of all ages.