Red Yeti Rampage 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Start time
- 11:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Entry fee
- From $55 · goes up to $65 on Nov 1, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Trail Run | 10K | Nov 8, 202611:00 AM | $55$65 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Yeti Challenge! 15K Trail Run | 15K | Nov 8, 202611:00 AM | $65$70 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Trail Run | 5K | Nov 8, 202611:15 AM | $55$65 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $65 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Trail Run and 5K Trail Run: $55 until Nov 1, then $65 until Nov 7.
- Yeti Challenge! 15K Trail Run: $65 until Nov 1, then $70 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:52 AM, and the 10K Trail Run starts at 11:00 AM. The start sits about 930 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1159 S 82nd Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results5K Trail Run
10K Trail Run
Aggregated from official results (PrimeTime Event and Race Management, LLC) for Red Yeti Rampage. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Red Yeti Rampage?
At the 2025 5K Trail Run, the fastest tenth finished in 22:19 or better, the top quarter in 26:47, and half the field in 31:53; the last tenth came in after 45:04.
At the 2025 10K Trail Run, the fastest tenth finished in 44:06 or better, the top quarter in 47:15, and half the field in 54:29; the last tenth came in after 1:10:51.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 30:33 | 20:44 |
| 30-39 | 28:41 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 35:16 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Faster than most US trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:47, against 31:03 in a typical US trail 5K, so times here run 14 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most US trail 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 47:15, against 1:02:44 in a typical US trail 10K, so times here run 25 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 8 the day usually runs from 35°F at dawn to 50°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 61°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1159 S 82nd Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 930 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 15K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 8, 2026), 2025 (Nov 9, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Red Yeti Rampage?
- Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $55 before processing fees, and rises to $65 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, 15K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 57 runners finished the 5K Trail Run; the median finish was 31:53 and the winner ran 19:27.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:47, against 31:03 in a typical US trail 5K, so times here run 14 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1159 S 82nd Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703.
From the organizers
Lace up your trail shoes and get ready for the Red Yeti Rampage, a fall trail run hosted by the Chippewa Valley Nordic Ski Team (The Red Yetis) at Tower Ridge! Choose from the 5K, 10K, or new for 2026: the 15K Yeti Challenge route — all begin and end at the Chalet. Hikers/Walkers/Trekkers are encouraged as well!
Every entrant enjoys a hearty post-race lunch! Afterwards, stick around for awards, door prizes, refreshments, and great community vibes. Whether you're pushing for a PR or just soaking in the scenery, it’s a race for all levels!