Pure Water Day Races
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Pure Water Days Races at Chippewa Falls YMCA
The Pure Water Days Races are an annual set of running and walking events held each August at the Chippewa Falls YMCA as part of the Pure Water Days Festival. The event offers multiple race options for different ages and abilities. All participants receive a finisher medal. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrants by July 15, 2026. Proceeds support the YMCA Annual Campaign, which funds sponsored memberships and program scholarships.
Distances offered:
- Half marathon
- 2 person half marathon relay
- 4 mile walk/run
- 2 mile walk
- 1 mile walk/run
- Kids 200 meter dash
The half marathon follows blacktop roads through scenic countryside and Irvine Park. The 2 person half marathon relay uses an exchange point at McDonell High School; the first relay leg is 7.7 miles and the second leg is 5.4 miles, and the second runner must wear the race bib. The relay exchange area includes bathrooms, water, and post race snacks; relay teams are responsible for transportation to and from the exchange point.
Aid and facilities include seven water stations along the half marathon course, two aid stations with bottled water on the 4 mile route, restrooms at the YMCA, and additional restrooms at McDonell High School for half marathon runners. A Mission Milers fundraising option is available with donation levels, recognition, and an additional thank-you gift. A community design contest will select artwork for the race shirts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
