Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/07/2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
UWEC McPhee Physical Education Center Parking in the CVTC South Lot
Categories
This 5k+ fun run/walk is hosted and sponsored by UW-Eau Claire Recreation and Sport Operations and takes place on Saturday, March 7, 2026; a great way to kick off your 5k season!
The route starts on UW-Eau Claire’s upper campus, goes down the infamous Garfield Avenue hill, over the scenic university footbridge, and follows the river up the beautiful Chippewa Valley River trail. The race is a loop that begins and ends at the McPhee Physical Education Center. This event is open to any fitness level. Online registration can be found at www.raceentry.com.
Feeling competitive? We have a race clock at the finish line, so you can time and track your personal progress. Interested in enjoying a scenic run or walk with friends? Enjoy the views at a comfortable pace. Strollers are welcome if you want to make this a fun event for the entire family!
Pre-registration ends at 11:59 p.m. on March 5.
Same-day registration begins at 9 a.m. on March 7 in the McPhee Indoor Track. Price will increase to $25. Shirts will be first-come, first-served. Cash or check only. No credit card machines.