Check out our Race Day Parking page for a full list of available options or see the Downtown EC Parking Options below.

SUNDAY ROAD CLOSURES

Madison Street Bridge (Farwell St to Whipple Ave) closed 6:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Whipple Street (Madison St. to Fulton St.) closed 6:45 AM – 7:30 AM

Fulton Street (Whipple St to 5th Ave) closed 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

6th Ave (Fulton St to Chippewa St) closed 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Broadway Street (6th Ave to 9th Ave) closed 7:00 – 7:30 AM

9th Ave (Broadway St to Chippewa St) closed 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM

5th Avenue (Madison St. to Fulton St.) closed 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM 

Chippewa Street (From 9th Ave to 1st Ave) closed 7:00 AM – 9:15 AM

1st Ave (Chippewa St to Grand Ave/ path) closed 7:00 AM – 9:15 AM

1st Ave (Water St. to Lake Street) closed 9:15 AM – 1:00 PM

Lake Street Bridge (1st Ave to Graham Ave.) closed 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Barstow Street & Wisconsin Street drop off area only (no parking)

Barstow St. closed from Galloway Street to Newton Street 8:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Graham Ave. (Eau Claire Street to Lake Street) from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

**All side streets between Barstow and Graham closed from Eau Claire Street to Gray Street

3rd St. (Fountain St. to Garden St.) closed from 7:15 AM until 9:30 AM

Dewey St. (Eau Claire St. and Galloway St.) closed from 8:30 AM until 12:15 PM

Riverview Dr. southbound traffic closed from 6:45 AM until 9:45 AM

State St. (Clairemont Ave. to Washington St.) closed from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM

Graham Ave. (Main St. to Lake St.) closed from 8:30 AM until 1:00 PM

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ROAD CLOSURES

Graham Ave. (Eau Claire St. to Main St.) closed Saturday, 8:00 PM - Sunday, 3:00 PM

E Grand Ave. (Farwell St. to Barstow St.) closed Saturday, 8:00 PM - Sunday, 3:00 PM

Four Corners Parking Lot (ECM Parking) Saturday, 3:00 PM - Sunday, 5:00 PM

9 S Barstow Parking Lot (Barstow Block Party) Saturday 3:00 PM - Sunday 5:00 PM

**Block of Graham St. between Grand and Barstow Street needs to be closed Saturday, April 27th 3:00 PM – Sunday, April 28t 7:00 PM (Finish Chute)

*Riverfront Terrace from Wisconsin Street to Madison Street will be closed Saturday, April 27th starting at 9:00 AM to Sunday, April 28th at 2:00 PM

View the Full Marathon Route Map

View the Half Marathon Route Map

Portable lavatories are located in Phoenix Park and approximately every two miles along routes. We will utilize permanent city park restrooms where they are available.

Water stations will be located approximately every two miles along both half and full marathon courses and will include water and orange Gatorade. 

Energy gel and chews will be handed out at two locations along the courses near water stations. Scheels of Eau Claire is donating and handing out Honey Stinger Gels in fruit smoothie, strawberry kiwi, Gold (honey) and Honey Stinger Chews in fruit smoothie, cherry blossom, orange.

There are 6, clearly marked, first aid stations located along the half and full marathon routes. If you are interested in helping out at one of the first aid stations, please contact us at info@eauclairemarathon.com.

We thank the Eau Claire Police Department for helping keep our runners safe. The ECPD determines, and assigns, police officers to the busiest intersections along our courses.

Local school bands and other musical groups are always welcome to play for the runners. If your group is interested in providing entertainment for the marathon, please email us at volunteer@eauclairemarathon.com.

Yes! Anyone can track your progress on race day thanks to our app sponsor C&M Homebuilders!

Download the Mtec Results app from the Apple App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mtec-results/id6443905785) and Google Play Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mtecresults.resultsapp.android) to track participants, view post race results, and stay up to date on event information. Once downloaded, open the app and search for Eau Claire Marathon or find Eau Claire Marathon under the lists of upcoming/recent events. When viewing a participant, you can opt into realtime tracking notifications by tapping the heart in the top bar.

Yes, the Eau Claire Marathon route is certified and an official Boston Marathon qualifier. 

Races changes and transfers will be available until April 1st, 2025. Race changes (upgrades and downgrades) will be charged $10 plus the price difference for upgrades. Transfer to another participant will be charged $15 for same-distance transfers (marathon to marathon, half marathon to half marathon, or 5k to 5k).

Yes, with a photo copy of your photo ID and bib number (will be sent to all runners before race weekend).

We do not offer medical comps, rollovers or refunds. Race changes and transfers will be allowed until April 1st, 2025. Race changes (upgrades and downgrades) will be charged $10, plus the price difference for upgrades. Transfers to another participant will be charged $15 for same-distance transfers (marathon to marathon, half marathon to half marathon, or 5k to 5k). 

NEW in 2025 we will also be offering a virtual Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 10K which are a great alternative if you're unable to make it to Eau Claire race weekend but still want to join us and earn a medal. Complete your virtual event distance and submit your virtual event results anytime between 4/20/25 and 5/31/2025 and we'll ship your ECM gear!

The Race Organizer reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the race shall there be any Force Majeure (as defined below) conditions that arise. In the event of race cancellation and/or reschedule due to the Force Majeure, the Race Organizer has no obligation to refund the paid entry fees to the participants, and shall not be help responsible for any risks and hazards that might happen due to the race cancellation and/or reschedule. Please note that Force Majeure refers to circumstances or conditions such as war, violence, social unrest, strikes, outbreaks, accidents, fires, floods, natural disasters, embargoes, legal reasons, or the actions of the government, and other similar events which may occur in the future, in which the Race Organizer has no ability to prevent.   

YES, you betcha! Some of our title sponsors will set up displays under the Phoenix Park Pavilion with Bib Pick-up on Saturday. New this year there will also be more vendors at Saturday’s Expo/Bib Pick-up, Kid’s Run and Sunday’s Finish Line area. Contact Joy at joy@eauclairemarathon.com if you would like more information on becoming a ECM vendor. Food vendors will be on-site along with our full assortment of Eau Claire Marathon Merchandise available for purchase both days. We look forward to hearing from you!

Of course! Visit our Race Weekend tab and select EXPO/Bib Pick Up. You’ll find a bunch of local businesses offering up some great deals race weekend when you flash them your race bib number. Most offers are good various days so use your perks early and enjoy!

Music, Fun, Food and Beer! Come to the Barstow Block Party after the race and use your bib tear off ticket for a FREE beer or water. Food vendors will be available for something to eat, as boy do you deserve it! Gear Pick-up, T-Shirt Swap and Awards will all be located on Eau Claire St & N Barstow St. Barstow Block Party is located on the corner of N Barstow St & the Eau Claire River.

YES! EAUM Yoga + Fitness is opening up their studio to Eau Claire Marathon participants that would like to shower after the race.  Bring your own towel or EAUM towels are available for a $2 rental fee.  EAUM will also be offering cold plunge tubs and have studio space available after 10:30 a.m. for stretching/foam rolling as needed.

Stop at the AWARDS TENT right outside of the finish line chute to pick up our extra medal!

Use your bib ticket for a FREE beer or soda at Reboot Social.