Eau Claire Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, gradual warmth ahead
Runners will face temperatures starting at 48°F and rising to 56°F, with a light wind from the west. Humidity will be moderate at 64%, necessitating a conservative start to manage heat. Crosswinds will be present through most segments, particularly challenging in miles 1-6 and 9-14. The tailwinds in miles 7 and 15 may provide relief, while the headwinds in miles 8 and 22-23 will require extra effort.
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Race Info
The Eau Claire Marathon is held on a weekend around the start of May in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with a marathon, half marathon, four-person relay, 10K and 5K. The USATF-certified marathon is a Boston qualifier. It starts at Riverfront Terrace, crosses nine bridges over the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers, runs through the UW-Eau Claire campus and the Blugold Mile, and finishes on Graham Avenue downtown. The weekend draws nearly 6,000 runners, and RaceRaves has named it Wisconsin's best marathon since 2023. Source
