Looking to get your run on?
Check out a race, or two, or more. And all are 60 miles or less from Eau Claire.
- Jogging for Jesus: Whitehall, April 14th. Support Our Savior's Lutheran Church's Youth in this fundraiser by participating in a 3k or a 5k run.
- Bunny Run: New Richmond, April 21st. This is part of the New Richmond Centre's racing series to keep you running and in shape all year long.
- Jeanne Richie Memorial Puddle Jump: Eau Claire, April 21st. This 5K event benefits Longfellow Elementary School.
- Chippewa Trail 50K and 10K Trail Run: New Auburn, April 28th. Want to try trail running? There's a 10k for you. Want to complete an ultra-marathon? There's a 50K for you.
- Pine Line Marathon: Medford, April 28th. Race through Taylor County with a marathon, marathon relay, half-marathon, and 5k.
- Spring Fest: Chippewa Falls, April 28th. Participate in a 5K or 1-mile fun run as part of the larger Spring Fest April 27th-29th in Chippewa Falls.
- Beaver Bolt: Augusta, April 28th. Participate in a 5K and support a fundraiser for Augusta Elementary school.
- BRF School Forest 5K: Black River Falls, May 5th. Run a 5K supporting the Black River Falls School District.
- The Eau Claire Marathon: Eau Claire, May 5-6th. In its 10th year, there's a marathon, marathon relay, half-marathon, 5K, and a kid's run. Basically, there's something for everyone as you run through and around the city of Eau Claire. If you don't want to run, join us at the Water Street Mile and Cheering Party!
- Get It Dunn 5K & Half Marathon: Menomonie, May 12th. The race benefits Mind Over Matter, Inc (MOM), which provides scholarships and camperships to local youth.
- Girls on the Run of Eau Claire: Eau Claire, May 12th. Participants, coaches, and community members can all participate in this 5K race.
- Triple R Triathlon: Holcombe, May 12th. Sure, it's a triathlon, but that just means you get to swim, bike and run.
- Fido and Friends: Eau Claire, May 12th. A 1, 2, or 3-mile run, with or without your favorite furry friend, as a benefit for the Eau Claire County Humane Association.
- Pace and Pedal Duathlon & 5K: Black River Falls, May 19th. The Duathlon is a race for those who hate to swim. And if you hate cycling too, there's a 5K for you.
- World Beer Races: Altoona, May 19th: A 5K and 10K, but with a pint glass and beer samples at the end. Yes, please!
- Journey on Janna Foundation: Chippewa Falls, May 19th. Participate in a 5K to support the Journey on Janna Foundation, which supports individuals impacted by anxiety and depression.
- The OZ Run 5K & Half: Chippewa Falls, May 26th: Yes, it is a Wizard of Oz themed 5K, half marathon, and now with a munchkin mile for those 10 and under.
- Eau Claire Kid's Triathlon: Eau Claire, June 2nd. Kids can race as individuals or as teams, in age brackets of 7-10 or 11-14 years old.
- Eleva Chicken Chase: Eleva, June 2nd: Are there chickens? I don't know, but it is a fundraiser to expand trails and recreation at the Eleva Broiler Fest grounds.
- Haley's Comet: Cameron, June 2nd: Choose between a 1-mile, 5K and 10K runs.
- Run/Walk to Support Veterans in Need: Bloomer, June 2nd: A relatively flat 5K that supports local veterans.
- Thorp Dairy Days: Thorp, June 2nd: A 5K or a 10K (and team races), all supporting the Thorp Scholarship foundation. Come for the run, stay for the pancake breakfast afterward.
- Eau Claire Triathlon: Eau Claire, June 3rd. This includes a 500-meter swim, 17-mile bike ride, and 5K run. Not for the faint of heart.
- Lake Eau Claire Clear Water Mini-Triathlon: Augusta, June 9th. Instead of your regular triathlon, try a 1-mile paddle, 8-mile bike ride and 2.5-mile run.
- Booster Shot: Baldwin, June 9th. For this race, choose between a 5K or 10K. Age group winners get homemade pies. Yum!
- Spectrum Shuffle: Altoona, June 9th. A short and quick 1-mile run to raise awareness and support for individuals on the Autism spectrum.
- Thin Mint Sprint: Eau Claire, June 16th. A kids half-mile, 5K, and 10K, all in support of Girl Scouts in the Chippewa Valley. And yes, there will be Thin Mints!
- Lutefiskman Triathlon & 5K: Osseo, June 16th. This is another triathlon that skips the swimming.Participate in a 2-mile canoe, 11-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run, or just participate in the 5K.
- Rock the Riverfront: Eau Claire, June 23rd. A 10K, 2K, or kids ¼ mile runs. Run and vote for a local non-profit to receive the proceeds.
- Firecracker Trail: Eau Claire, June 24th. Don't be fooled by the 5K and 10K sponsored by the Chippewa Off-Road Bike Association, this is a trail running race. Bonus: stick around after your run to watch the bike races.
- Karner Blue: Black River Falls, June 30th. Choose between a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, through and around scenic Black River Falls.
- Fishy Four Mile: Chetek, June 30th. Get an early start celebrating the Fourth of July, and support student scholarships.
- Run for the Bacon: Augusta, June 30th: Run or walk this 5K as part of Augusta's Bean and Bacon Days.
- Speedy Eity Memorial 7 & 4 Mile Run/Walk: Menomonie, July 4th. Get moving on July 4th and run 7 or 4 miles (and get a meal afterward!)
- ITC Tortoise and Hare 5K: Eau Claire, July 21st. Slow or fast, participate in this fun 5K.
- ITC Mini-Track Meet: Eau Claire, July 24th. Races include the 400 Meter Open, 3200 Meter Open, Medley Relay, 800 Meter Open and a Predicted Mile. What's a "Predicted Mile," you say? The winner isn't the fastest, but whoever guesses their mile time the most accurately.
- Just Us for Justice: Eau Claire, July 25th. There is a 2-mile and 5-mile run, both supporting Fierce Freedom, and their human trafficking advocacy.
- Pursuit of a Cure: Arcadia, August 9th: Run a 5K as the kickoff to Ashley for the Arts.
- Pure Water Days: Chippewa Falls, August 11th. There's a race for everyone as part of Pure Water Days: 1-mile, 2-mile, 4-mile and a half-marathon.
- Lyndon Ellefson: Barron, September 8th. Choose between a 5K or the longer half marathon.
- Laura Ingalls Wilder Run: Pepin, September 8th. A 5K or a 10K race, and not just for fans of the Little House on the Prairie books.
- Fall Frolic 5K: Chippewa Falls, September 15th. A quick 5K as part of Chippewa Falls' Fall Frolic weekend.
- Kids of Steel Triathlon: Eau Claire, September 16th. The Kids of Steel Triathlon has each athlete will swim in the Y pool, run to Owen Park, and bike on the Chippewa River Trail. Parents can even run with their child.
- Blue Devil Run: Menomonie, October 6th. Participate in a 5K and 10K run as part of UW-Stout's Homecoming.
- Waumandee Waddle: Waumandee, October 6th. Check out the fall colors during this beautiful 5-mile run in the fall.
- Crestview Jammin' Jog: Eau Claire, October 20th. Complete a 5K at Tower Ridge Park before winter ski season hits.
- Carson Park 5 & 10: Eau Claire, October 27th. 5K? Check. 10 Miler? Check! Pancake breakfast? Check. Halloween costume contest and Paul Bunyan lookalike contest? Double Check.
- Fall Back Blast: Eau Claire, November 3rd. Here's a trail run with a distance for everyone: 50K, 37.5K, 25K and 12.5K.
- Festival Foods Turkey Trot: Eau Claire, November 22nd. Start off Thanksgiving with a 2 or 5-mile run, and raise money for the Eau Claire YMCA.
- Chilly Chippewa: Chippewa Falls, March 2nd. Choose a 1-mile or a 5K route in this early season run.
Which races are you signed up for? Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments below!