
From the Organizer
Yellow Brick Academy invites you to join us in our first annual 5K Color Fun walk/run Fundraiser. We walk/run this year in support of Autism awareness and those that live each day embracing their neurodiversity with passion, unique abilities, and acceptance of those around them.
10% of individual runner sponsor proceeds go to a charity of runners choice.
15% of total proceeds donated to Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis
75% of remaining proceeds toward Yellow Brick Academy and our community mission.
***PRINT or request emailed Runner Sponsor Form after completing registration***
Runner Kits provided through 03/24/2025 kits include an event t-shirt, disposable water bottle, and 2 color packets.
Children ages 6 and under are FREE. Shirts can be purchased with your registration for an additional fee.
If your family or business are interested in team registration, please reach out for custom quotes and additional registration details.
Events
Weather
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
68°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Eau Claire 3sw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
69,274
as of 2023
Elevation
778 ft
Nearest Airport
EAU
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 84 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at YBA 5K Color Fun Fundraiser, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
YBA 5K Color Fun Fundraiser
Sep 26, 2026