Eau Claire Marathon
Race snapshot
Race Day
43–64°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +2 ft
Participants
Intimate field
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
The Lowdown
The Eau Claire Marathon starts and finishes in downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin, crossing eight bridges over the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers. The USATF-certified course is a Boston Marathon qualifier and runs the 'Blugold Mile' through the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus in the second half before finishing near the Barstow Block Party street festival. Aid stations with water and Gatorade appear roughly every two miles, with energy gels and chews at miles 6 and 18.5. Race weekend also includes a half marathon, four-person relay, 10K, 5K and kids' events, and course support (water, medical, police) is guaranteed for 6.5 hours after the start.
Questions about the Eau Claire Marathon 2027
When is the Eau Claire Marathon 2027?
Sunday, May 2, 2027.
Where is the Eau Claire Marathon?
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States.
What time does the Eau Claire Marathon start?
The race starts at 7:00 AM, local time.
What is the Eau Claire Marathon time limit?
6.5 hours.
How do I enter the Eau Claire Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration via the official Haku-powered registration portal; Four-person teams register together for the Marathon Relay.
How much does the Eau Claire Marathon 2027 cost?
Marathon: $100. Four Person Marathon Relay: $270.
When and where is packet pickup for the Eau Claire Marathon?
May 1, 2027: Race weekend expo at 323 N. Dewey Street, Eau Claire, alongside the 10K and 5K races.
What is the Eau Claire Marathon elevation gain?
590 ft (180 m) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +2 ft (1 m). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Eau Claire Marathon course like?
It passes Phoenix Park, Eau Claire and Chippewa River bridges and UW-Eau Claire lower campus.
What is the weather like at the Eau Claire Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 6–18 °C (43–64 °F). Feels cool.
How many runners does the Eau Claire Marathon have?
893 participants. Intimate field.
Where are the Eau Claire Marathon results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
Is the Eau Claire Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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