CHERI UELMEN’S FANTASTICALLY FUN KIDS’ RUN
plus…DIAPER DASH & CHERI’S CRAZY CHALLENGE
sponsored by:
Date: Saturday April 26, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (start times vary by age, see below for details)
Start: Forest Street Pavilion
Join us for the 10th Annual Cheri Uelmen's Fantastically Fun Kids Run, Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Forest Street Garden Pavilion. The Cheri Uelmen’s Fantastically Fun Kids Run is an obstacle course – tire hop, balance beam, spider web and more! There is a “half” obstacle course geared for 2-5 year olds and a “full” distance course for 5-10+ year olds. Youth running will receive a race t-shirt, runners bib, a finisher's medal, plus other goodies.
Boy Scouts will be located at the Kids’ Fun Run with hot dogs, brats and refreshments. The Fluff Co. sponsored by Honey P’s will be served up FREE Cotton Candy. Twistin Beth will be providing balloon art for the kiddos and The Cheek Boutique will be on-site providing face painting as well.
Up for a Challenge?
Take Cheri's Crazy Challenge! Participate in the Fantastically Fun Kids Run on Saturday followed by the Eau Claire Marathon 5K.
Anyone that completes both the Fun Run and the 5K will earn three medals - Fun Run medal, 5K medal and an extra medal for the Cheri's Crazy Challenge!
How about a Mini Challenge?
The Diaper Dash is perfect for mini marathoners! Our youngest participants will run, walk, or crawl a short distance to earn their very own race medal. Each child will receive a race shirt and bib too.
Race Times
THE DIAPER DASH
3:00 - 0 to 2 year olds
HALF OBSTACLE COURSE
3:20 PM - 3 to 4 year olds
3:25 PM - 5 to 6 year olds
FULL OBSTACLE COURSE
3:30 PM - 5 to 6 year olds
3:35 PM - 7 to 8 year olds
3:40 PM - 9 to 10 year olds
3:45 PM - 11+ year olds
3:50 PM - Open Division (or anyone that can't make their start time)
Registration & Fees
Cheri Uelmen’s Fantastically Fun Kids Run
June - October 31, 2024 - $19.00
November 1 - December 31, 2024 - $20
January 1 - February 15, 2025 - $25
February 15 - March 31, 2025 - $30
April 1 - April 21, 2025 - $35
Cheri’s Crazy Challenge - Cheri Uelmen’s Fantastically Fun Kids Run plus 5K
June - October 31, 2024 - $40.00
November 1 - December 31, 2024 - $45
January 1 - February 15, 2025 - $50
February 15 - March 31, 2025 - $55
April 1 - April 21, 2025 - $60
Diaper Dash - $10
In Loving Memory of Cheri
In honor of Cheri Uelmen, proceeds from this race will benefit Life's AMAZING! Pass it on! Cheri was in the front pack of many local inline marathons, half marathons, and bike races, pretty much always doing some physical activity. She was well-known in the community for her healthy lifestyle as a beloved first grade teacher, fitness instructor, mother, grandmother, and friend. Tragedy struck the Eau Claire community in September 2014 when Cheri Uelmen passed away due to injuries sustained in a bike accident.
Cheri's last gift to the world was her selfless registration as an organ donor. Since Cheri was in such amazing shape, she had the opportunity to help many people with the gift of her healthy organs.
The Eau Claire Marathon and it's supporters work closely with the UW - Organ and Tissue Donation group to educate and build awareness for this special cause.
Cheri is missed, but her spirit lives on through her gift of organ donation, this exciting event promoting youth running and future charitable causes.
We strive to partner with all local youth running program throughout Western Wisconsin.
For more information, contact us at info@eauclairemarathon.com