Join us for the Eau Claire Marathon on Sunday, May 6th, 2012. This is a USATF certified, Boston Marathon qualifying race, that starts and finishes in beautiful Carson Park. The route utilizes our city streets and area bike trails, with multiple river crossings. The second half of the race is essentially flat or downhill until the up-and-over finish back into Carson Park. Runners will have 7 HOURS to complete the race. Anyone 16 years of age or older may participate. View a detailed course map.

There is a non-refundable and non-transferable entry fee of:
     $55 per person if you register between 08/31/2011 and 12/31/2011
     $65 per person if you register between 01/01/2012 and 02/29/2012
     $75 per person if you register between 03/01/2012 and 04/29/2012
     $90 per person if you register between 04/29/2012 and 05/02/2012

Register by Friday, February 24th to ensure your requested shirt size.

Because this is a charity event, all entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable to any other runner, and not applicable to next year's race.

Please note, there is a $15 admin charge for any runner wishing to change races.

View a listing of race rules and regulations.
NOTE: The wearing of headphones during the race will be allowed, in accordance to rules changes by the USTAF. Those who choose to wear headphones are expected to be aware of changing road/race conditions and fellow runners. 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.

There will be no strollers, pets, or roller blades allowed on the course and no non-race participants will be allowed in the runner's finish area.

The marathon begins at 8 AM in Carson Park. The race will be chip-timed for accuracy and the course will be officially certified. The finish line will officially close after seven hours and medals will not be given to those runners finishing after the clock has been turned off. There will be an awards ceremony in Carson Park following the races.

Tents will be set up within Carson Park for first aid, post-race refreshments, and massage areas. There will also be first aid tents, water and GU stations, portable lavatories, and race route markers along the course.

For more information, view our Frequently Asked Questions.

The top male finisher and overall winner of the 2011 Eau Claire Marathon was Patrick Russell of St. Paul, MN with a final chip time of 2:50:59!

The top female finisher and of the 2011 Eau Claire Marathon was Lisa Tavares of Colfax, WI with a final chip time of 3:21:51!

Thanks to all those who have participated in the race over the last few years.
View the archived Eau Claire Marathon final results.