Carson Park 5 & 10/Logging Miles 2026 — EAU CLAIRE, WI

Date
October 31, 2026
Location
EAU CLAIRE, WI
Venue
Wisconsin Logging Museum (Paul Bunyan Logging Camp)
Start Time
8:30 AM
Sunrise
7:41 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $45.00
Events
Carson 5K Run/Walk, Carson 10-Mile, Kid's 1/4 mile or 1-mile BOO-gie Run
Includes
T-shirt | T-Shirt
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Join us for fitness and Halloween fun in the 58th annual Carson Park 5 & 10, western Wisconsin's longest-running run/walk event! Enjoy a challenging, scenic course in and around Carson Park! With the 10-mile course featuring the new stretch of trail between Rod and Gun Park and Carson Park. Stick around for post-race fun including a Halloween costume contest with Scheels and Festival Foods gift card prizes, and free tours of the Chippewa Valley Museum. Post-race treats include a free ice-cream cone from the Museum's vintage ice-cream parlor to all finishers Prizes include : *Medals to all kid’s run finishers *Medals to top three 5K and 10-mile age-group finishers *Scheels gift card prizes to top overall finishers *Scheels and Festival Foods gift card prizes to best kids and adult costumes PLUS, TAKE THE CARSON CHALLENGE! Run your first or fastest 5K or within 2 minutes of your predicted 10-mile time (faster or slower) and receive your choice of a Carson ball cap or neck gaitor or pair of ITC socks. Sat. Oct. 31st Event Schedule 8:30 a.m.--5K & 10-mile run/walk 9 a.m.-Noon--Free tours of the Chippewa Valley Museum for all event participants 10:30 a.m.--Awards, Halloween Costume Contest 11 a.m.--Kid's 1/4 mile & 1-mile BOO-GIE Run Friday & Saturday Race shirt and # pickup will be available at the Wisconsin Logging Museum (Paul Bunyan Logging Camp) 4 to 7 pm Friday, Oct. 30th and 6:30 to 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31st. Event proceeds benefit the Chippewa Valley Museum and the ITC Running/Walking Club, two non-profit organizations with a long history of promoting community education, fitness, and service.

Course & Travel Notes

Late October in Eau Claire brings cool autumn conditions with typical highs around 58°F and lows near 40°F, so plan for layers and a light jacket, and note that about a third of days see rain at this time of year. The race starts at 8:30 AM with sunrise at 7:43 AM, giving you good daylight from the start. The venue sits at 810 feet elevation, which is relatively modest. Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) is just 3.8 miles from the race, making it a convenient option for travel.

⛰️ 810 ft elevation☀️ Typically 58°F / 40°F · 35% chance of rain✈️ Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) — 3.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Carson Park 5 & 10/Logging Miles 2026 — EAU CLAIRE, WI?

Carson Park 5 & 10/Logging Miles 2026 — EAU CLAIRE, WI takes place on October 31, 2026. The race is held in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin.

Where is Carson Park 5 & 10/Logging Miles 2026 — EAU CLAIRE, WI held?

Carson Park 5 & 10/Logging Miles 2026 — EAU CLAIRE, WI is held at Wisconsin Logging Museum (Paul Bunyan Logging Camp) in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin.

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