Eau Claire Marathon named the best in Wisconsin

Matt Milner, The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
Updated ·4 min read

Jun. 1—EAU CLAIRE — The Eau Claire Marathon has been voted the best marathon in Wisconsin by readers of a website dedicated to running.

Raceraves.com polled readers to find the best marathons in each state. Eau Claire's event came out in top for Wisconsin, ahead of both the Madison and Milwaukee races.

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