Eau Claire Marathon

Anyone know this famous house that is at??

Hint: Hey, you guys!!

💙 Today is International Day of Charity.

What if your next race could do more than earn you a medal?

What if every runner you passed helped change someone's life?

That's exactly what it means to be the Eau Claire Marathon Charity Chaser.

Each year, one incredible runner (or team) starts last (or first) on purpose. Every participant they pass on the course generates a donation for a local charity, transforming one race into a powerful way to give back.

Since launching the Charity Chaser program, we've seen runners create lasting memories while making a real impact:
💙 2019 – Jordan & Jeffrey
💙 2022 – Zach Halmstad
💙 2024 – Jonathon & Angela
💙 2025 – Brent Wathke
💙 2026 – Bob Gallaher

Now, we're looking for our 2027 Charity Chaser.

This isn't about being the fastest runner.

It's about using your passion for running to make a difference in someone else's life.

If you're ready for one of the most unique and meaningful race experiences you'll ever have, we'd love to hear your story.

👇 Tag someone who would be an amazing Charity Chaser—or tell us why you should be our next one.

Because the best way to celebrate charity... is to run for it. 💙

There’s a place for everyone at the start line. 💙

Eau Claire Marathon Weekend is about more than miles — it’s about creating moments, celebrating accomplishments, and making sure everyone has the opportunity to be part of race weekend.

Through our partnership with Trail Blazers, athletes of all abilities can experience the energy of the course, the cheers from the crowd, and that unforgettable feeling of crossing the finish line.

Athletes, families, volunteers and supporters — we’d love for you to be part of it.

💙 Learn more about Trail Blazers and how to participate:
https://www.eauclairemarathon.com/trail-blazers

Different journeys. One incredible finish line.

💙💛 SEPTEMBER SEGMENT CHALLENGE: BLUGOLD MILE! 💛💙

School is back in session, so it only felt right to send our September Segment Challenge back to campus! 🎒📚🏃

This month, we’re taking on the Blugold Mile — and just like last month, it’s not about being the fastest. It’s about showing up!

Complete the Blugold Mile segment as many times as you can throughout September. The runner with the most completions takes home this month’s prize:
🏆 An Eau Claire Marathon Race Singlet! 🎽

📍 Blugold Mile - https://www.strava.com/segments/42127739 (Arch to Bridge)
📅 September 1–30
🏃 Most completions wins!

⚠️ REMINDER: You must be a member of the Eau Claire Marathon Strava Group to be eligible to win.

Class is in session. 😉
Time to do your homework and start stacking those Blugold Miles! 💙💛

🏃‍♂️ AUGUST SEGMENT SERIES WINNER! 🏆
The miles — and the repeats — added up! 👏

Congratulations to Anthony Myers, our August ECM Segment Series winner! Anthony completed 86 efforts on The Starting Line segment over the past 30 days. 🤯

That’s some serious consistency!

Thanks to everyone who got out there and took on the August challenge. 💙

👀 Don’t go anywhere... our September Segment Series challenge drops TOMORROW!

Who’s ready for a new segment? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

The biggest small town race made it to the Boundary Waters this week!!

ECM FEET-URED COMMUNITY MEMBER & SPONSOR: DEZ SORENSON 👟✨

“I discovered running in 2011, and I was head over heels in love! I loved the challenge, the energy, and the positivity.
I also quickly learned that no race happens ‘magically.’ For every race you run, you should find time to volunteer once in a while, too. So much of the energy you feel on the course comes from the volunteers and staff who make race day happen. They create the magic behind those incredible moments — and, of course, a PR or two!
When I started my own real estate business, one of the first things I learned about marketing was to connect with your sphere. Without a second thought, I knew: Runners are my people!
It gave me a way to give back to the beautiful running community that had already given so much to me.
The Eau Claire Marathon was my first race as a volunteer AND my first race as a sponsor. I love what ECM does for the community, the energy they create for runners, and the variety of races that make everyone feel welcome.
Emi, Abby, and the entire crew truly love the Chippewa Valley and its running community — and that is worth supporting in any way possible!
And, of course…
LOOKING GOOD, RUNNERS!! 🙌🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️”

We’re so grateful to have Dez as part of the Eau Claire Marathon family — as a runner, volunteer, sponsor, and one of the biggest cheerleaders on the course! 💙💚

No surprise that our favorite duo is wearing ECM at the Sydney Marathon Expo ❤️

Jordan Bergeman
Jess Bergeman