EAU CLAIRE’S BUCKSHOT RUN

Walk it. Run it. Push a stroller while you’re joggin’ it. Walk with a doc or run with a cop. Put on a spooky mask or celebrate a Paul Bunyan lookalike bash. Get covered in colorful dyes or glow in the dark and light up the skies. There’s so many ways to run a 5K, so check out these listings and register today.

Leader-Telegram Buckshot Run for Special Olympics Sep. 1, 6pm; Sep. 5, 7:30am-1pm • Carson Park, Eau Claire • ages 5-85 • 883-0833 • indianheadtc.org The Lil’ Buckshot event will be held on the Tuesday before Labor Day weekend. Race day registration starts 5pm and the 2 mile race begins at 6pm. Awards will follow the conclusion of the race. Concessions are available. Benefiting the local Special Olympics program. For those who can’t attend Tuesday, join us for the main event Saturday, Sept. 5, with a 5 mile run at 9am and a 2 mile event at 10:30am.

Farmer Frolic 5k Run/Walk Sep. 12, 9am • Arrowhead Farms, 14630 125th Ave., Chippewa Falls • $30 single registration (include one T-shirt), $45 for two adults and children up to age 10 (includes one adult and one kids T-shirt) • farmerfrolic5k.shutterfly.com The Farmer Frolic 5k Run/Walk is a family-friendly event where both runners and walkers are invited to come enjoy a fun day at the farm. Participants will follow a route that takes you out into the beautiful countryside of the Chippewa Valley, while getting the chance to learn more about local food, local agriculture, and family health. Same day registration and check in starts at 8am.

Harvest Fest Hustle 5K Sep. 12, 9am • Cleghorn school park, S10443 County Road HH/I, Eleva • $20 per person before race day and $25 per person on race day • (715) 829-3284 • Find this event on Active.com Join us for the first annual Harvest Fest Hustle where all proceeds benefit the Pleasant Valley Fire Department. 8am check in and same-day registration. Awards will be given immediately following the race (11am) prior to the parade.

3rd Annual Sherman Star River Run Sep. 18, 7-10pm • Own Park, First Ave, Eau Claire • Adults: $15, Children 12 and under: $10 • All ages • Find this event on eventbrite.com The Sherman Star River Run is a glow in the dark self-timed 2 mile fun run/walk to benefit the students of Sherman Elementary School. Glow-in-the-Dark apparel, make up and accessories are encouraged. Register online. For more information, please contact the Sherman Steering Committee at: Shermanfundraisers@hotmail.com.

Fall Frolic Sep. 19, 10:30am • Irvine Park, Bridgewater Ave., Chippewa Falls • $15 per person in advance (received by Sep. 12), $20 day of race ($15 day of race without T-shirt) • 715-723-5525 • fallfrolic.webs.com Race takes place in beautiful Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls. The entire course will be on trails that consist of grass, dirt, and wood chips. Race is held in parallel to the Oktoberfest activities held at the Fair Grounds. All proceeds benefit the McDonell Central High School Cross Country Team.

Menomonie Walk Sep. 20, 8am-1pm • Riverside Park, Intersection of Hudson Rd. (Hwy 29) & Red Cedar Trail, Menomonie • $3 for volkssport credit or $2 for youths or non-credit adults • For the whole family • dairylandwalkers.com This is the second Dairyland Walkers event this weekend, the first being in Lake Wissota State Park on Saturday. Walkers may register and start walking anytime 8-11 am and must finish by 1 pm. The 5K/10K routes go through the historic downtown, UW-Stout, a number of city parks, and along the Red Cedar State Trail.

The Diaper Bank 5K Stroller Derby Sep. 20, 11am-3pm • Carson Park in the Oak Pavilion, Eau Claire • $15 early, $25 day of (under 14 free) • All ages • juniorleague-ec.org A family friendly 5k walk to benefit The Diaper Bank of Eau Claire (a project of The Junior League of Eau Claire). Register at www.juniorleague-ec.org.

Kids of Steel Triathlon Sep. 20, 2-4pm • Eau Claire YMCA, 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • $20 Y Member | $25 Community • ages 5-12 • (715) 836-8460 • eauclaireymca.org This is the perfect event for the adventurous youth looking for a challenge. Each athlete will swim in the Y pool, run to Owen Park, and bike on the Chippewa River Trail. All distances are determined by age. All participants will receive a Y water bottle, triathlon T-shirt and finisher’s medallion. Day-of registration incurs additional charges, so sign up today at the Eau Claire YMCA.

Robbins 5th Annual Run, Walk & Roll Sep. 26, 9-11am • Lowes Creek County Park & Expo Center, 5530 Fairview Dr., Eau Claire • $20 Adult $10 Youth $50 Family • All ages • (715) 577-7935 • robbinsrwr.weebly.com This is a unique fundraising event hosted by Robbins PTO and includes a 5K bike tour and 5K run/walk on an off-road course running through beautiful Lowes Creek County Park. The family-friendly event also includes The Robbins Rush which is a sprint for elementary-age children. Food and fun family activities available.

Heart Walk Sep. 26, 9-11am • Carson Park, Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • See contact info for admission • 715-838-3012 • mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/eau-claire Day of registration begins at 8am, but you may call or visit online to register beforehand.

Hike for the Homeless Sep. 26, 9am • Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • $5 children 11 and under, $15 children 12 and older, $20 adult, $40 family • All ages • (715) 834-4357 • beacon-house.org/Fundraising-Events.html Please join the Eau Claire Interfaith Hospitality Network for the 11th Annual Hike for the Homeless benefitting their programs including the Beacon House, a shelter for families with children who are homeless. Refreshments will follow the 1.5 mile hike. Registration begins at 8am. Registration forms available online.

Color Dash 5K Sep. 27, 2pm • Carson Park, Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • See contact info for costs • All ages • (507) 363-0832 • cd5k.com A family-friendly, untimed 5K welcoming all shapes, sizes, ages, and abilities. Start white (we provide the T-shirt) and at each kilometer add blue, sprinkle green, splash yellow, spray orange, and finish strong in pink. Packet pick-up begins at noon. This event benefits the Eau Claire Children’s Theatre.

Run With the Cops Oct. 1, 7:30am-4pm • UW-Eau Claire campus • All ages • specialolympicswisconsin.org You’ve heard of a ride along, but what about a run along? Join dozens of law enforcement officers for this 5K to benefit local Special Olympics athletes. This unique evening run follows a 5K run and 1 mile walk route on campus and through parts of downtown Eau Claire. Registration includes a T-shirt and coffee and donuts at the finish line. Plus, a donut eating contest against the cops is guaranteed to be epic.

Parade of Colors Fall Hike on the Ice Age Trail Oct. 3, 9am-noon • Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State Recreation Area, 13394 County Road M, New Auburn • 715-967-2164 • iceagetrail.org The hills and lakes of the Chippewa Moraine are never more beautiful than at this colorful time of year. This annual hike begins at the Chippewa Moraine David R. Obey Ice Age Interpretive Center between 9am and 11am. Several hike options will be available and include a shuttle, refreshments, and fun.

Eau Claire Glow Ride Oct. 3, 7-9pm • Hobbs Ice Arena, 915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire • $10 for individual riders, $30 for a group of 4 • All ages • (715) 839-5040 • eauclairewi.gov/reg Join us for a leisurely Glow Ride on the Chippewa River Trail. Rider check-in will be from 7-8pm followed by the Glow Ride and post ride celebration. Riders are encouraged to wear bright neon colors and glowing items. Prizes will be given to individuals and the groupwith the most glow. Register online.

Oaklawn Acorn Dash Oct. 10, 7pm • Oaklawn Elementary School, 21st St. SE, Menomonie • See contact info for cost • facebook.com One mile and 5K dash fundraiser for Oaklawn Elementary.

Crestview Jammin’ Jog: 5K Family Fun Run/Walk Oct. 17 • Tower Ridge Recreation Area, Eau Claire • crestviewacademy.com/Fundraising.aspx See contact info for details.

Biggest Loser RunWalk Half Marathon/5K/Kids Fit Fun Run Oct. 18, 7am-1pm • Carson Park, Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • $45-$99 • All ages • biggestloserrunwalk.com Half Marathon/5K/Kids Fit Fun Run. A race for all fitness levels, whether you are ready to set a personal record or this is your first race, come join us.

2015 Haunted Hustle 5K & Spooky Sprint Oct. 24, 8am-noon • Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire • Individual: $25 early bird, $30 regular • Kids: $10 early bird, $15 regular • Group (5+): $20 per person early bird, $30 per person regular • All ages • Featuring a 5K walk/run and Spooky Sprint for the kids, costume contests and entertainment for the whole family. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Eau Claire YMCA Healthy Eating program. The Haunted Hustle is guaranteed to be a great time for all. Visit ghc.ec/Facebook or group-health.com/Events/HauntedHustle.aspx for more information.

Carson Park Five and Ten + Kid’s BOO-gie Run Oct. 31, 8:30am • Paul Bunyan Camp, Carson Park, Eau Claire • See contact info for cost • (715) 835-6200 • indianheadtc.org/itc/carson.htm Half Moon 5K run/walk and Carson Park 10 mile run. Kids and adult costume contest and Paul Bunyan lookalike contest at 11am. Pancake breakfast 8:30-11:30am.