Pure Water Day Races

Pure Water Days Races

The Pure Water Days Races are part of the annual Pure Water Days Festival in Chippewa Falls and are hosted at the Chippewa Falls YMCA, 611 Jefferson Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI. The event is held each year in August; the 2027 edition takes place Saturday, August 7, 2027.

Race options include:

• 2 Person Half Marathon Relay team splits the half marathon, legs of 7.7 miles and 5.4 miles
• Half Marathon scenic course through countryside and Irvine Park
• 4 Mile Walk/Run route through Irvine Park, open to strollers and wheelchairs
• 2 Mile Untimed scenic route through Erickson Park and Irvine Park
• 1 Mile Walk/Run loop around the YMCA block, all ages welcome
• Kids 200 Meter Dash for youth ages 8 and under

All participants receive a finisher medal. Overall and age group awards are presented for the 1 Mile, 4 Mile, and Half Marathon, and the top three relay teams receive awards. T shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed by July 15, 2026.

Course support includes bottled water stations for the 4 Mile race and multiple water stations along the half marathon and relay courses. Bathrooms are available at the Chippewa Falls YMCA, with additional facilities at McDonell High School for half marathon participants. The half marathon relay exchange point is located at McDonell High School; the second relay runner must wear the race bib for accurate team timing. Proceeds benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign. Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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