Eau Claire Marathon

About 5,900 runners registered across all distances for the 2026 race weekend, up from roughly 5,000 the year before and the event's best turnout yet.

10K Charity Classic registrants voted to split a $15,000 Royal Credit Union Foundation donation among three Chippewa Valley nonprofits.

1. 01Phoenix Park – Start area along the Chippewa River in downtown Eau Claire
2. 02Eau Claire and Chippewa River bridges – Course crosses eight bridges over the two rivers
3. 03UW-Eau Claire lower campus – The 'Blugold Mile' runs through the university in the second half
4. 04Barstow Block Party – Street festival and crowd support near mile 23.5
5. 05Downtown Eau Claire finish – Race finishes on Graham Avenue in the historic downtown district

• Online registration via the official Haku-powered registration portal
• Four-person teams register together for the Marathon Relay

• Runners must be at least 12 years old for the Full Marathon
• Course support (water, medical, police) is guaranteed for 6.5 hours from the start

• Photo ID for in-person packet pickup at the ECM Expo
• Signed liability waiver completed during online registration

• No standard refunds or deferrals; optional third-party race protection insurance can be purchased at registration for a potential refund claim
• Distance downgrade ($10), upgrade ($10 plus price difference), or transfer to another runner ($15) allowed until April 1
• Organizer reserves the right to cancel or reschedule for force majeure conditions with no obligation to refund entry fees