Jeanne Richie Memorial Puddle Jump

APR

18

2026

Join a community 5k fun run and walk at Phoenix Park in Eau Claire. This event supports local students at Longfellow Elementary School, with proceeds funding wellness and academic programs. Register by March 20th to secure a participant t-shirt.

Sat 18 Apr 2026

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Jeanne Richie Memorial Puddle Jump is a 5k fun run and walk event. It takes place in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, at Phoenix Park Riverfront Terrace. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Registration and Fees

Online registration closes on Wednesday, April 15, 2025. Same-day registration is available on race day from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Entry fees vary by age and registration date:

Ages 12 and under: $15 until March 20, 2026; $18 from March 20 to race day; $20 on race day.
Ages 13 and up: $25 until March 20, 2026; $28 from March 20 to race day; $30 on race day.

Discounts for younger participants are applied automatically during online checkout.

Event Details

The race is not chip-timed. Strollers are permitted, but rollerblades, bicycles, and animals are not allowed. The event proceeds rain or shine. As it is a fundraiser, no refunds are given.

Participants who register by March 20, 2026, will receive a short-sleeved t-shirt.

Packet pickup is available at two locations:

Longfellow Elementary School (500 Balcom Street, enter through door 2) on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Phoenix Park on race day, Saturday, April 18, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Beneficiary

All proceeds from the event support Longfellow Elementary School. Funds are used for student wellness programming, academic support, and enrichment activities. The event operates on a minimal budget to maximize the financial benefit for the school. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km