Carson Park 5 & 10/Logging Miles
Carson Park 5 & 10/Logging Miles is a running race on October 31, 2026 in EAU CLAIRE, WI, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (88 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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, free museum tours, and free train rides for kids in costume (all other riders just $3).
Post-race treats include one free beer (must be 21 or older) or soda 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
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.--Train rides--kid's in costume one FREE ride; all other riders $3
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
50°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Eau Claire 3sw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About EAU CLAIRE, WI
Nearest Airport
EAU
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 85 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Carson Park 5 & 10/Logging Miles
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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Carson Park 5 & 10/Logging Miles
Oct 31, 2026