Positive Vector

12/13/2025

So it was maybe not the best day for a run… We are still having a community party at The Lakely from 5-8pm, doors at 4pm. Snacks, raffle, cash bar, and a program featuring WEAU 13 News Heidi Paxson.

Everybody’s invited! Even if we can’t run, we can still party! And just so you know, the fundraiser for NAMI Chippewa Valley is still live!
www.pvcvrun.org

12/11/2025

Hey everyone,
For the safety of runners and all of our amazing volunteers, there will be no run this year. The highs for Saturday are subzero, and the windchill is something else all together. We have put a lot of planning into this event, but it just doesn’t make sense have anyone out there.

WE WILL still be having the “post-run” gathering in the Gallery Room at the Lakely. Anyone who is registered for a run will be able to pick up their runner bag with tshirt and other goodies at the party. The room will be open at 4pm with the Lakely bar opening at 3:30 with beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase and full bar opening at 5pm.

From 5-8pm there will be light snacks, the raffle drawing, and our speaker for the night, WEAU's Heidi Paxson. We invite all runners, volunteers, families, and community members that want to join in! There will also be food and drinks available for purchase at the bar/restaurant space, near the Gallery Room.

We encourage anyone who wants to log their miles to please either run indoors this weekend, or gather with others to complete a run when the weather is more amicable.

Thank you to everyone that has supported our mission of funding mental health resources in the region. The fundraiser is still live, and we are already planning Positive Vector 2026!
www.pvcvrun.org

12/10/2025

In 2021, two people started running in Bloomer, one joined in Chippewa Falls, and they all finished together in Eau Claire, WI. They raised $3,383 and the first Positive Vector was born (though it wasn’t named for another year). Since then we have found starting points in the four cardinal directions, highlighting different parts of rural Wisconsin.

Now in our 5th year, we are returning to the original route, and we are so excited to share it with our expanded running community. Our friends at Visit Eau Claire have once again created a fantastic map of the course.

A Note on the Weather: This event has always been billed as a “Winter Marathon” and this year seems hell bent on living up to the title. We understand that we run a casual event. We make a point to call this a running event and not a race. We take our time, and have conversations along the way. This casual environment has attracted multiple first time marathoners over the years.

This Saturday is not a good day for first-timers. The high is expected to be below zero. We are still moving forward with Positive Vector 2025, but every single participant is asked to know their limits and their comfort zone. Some runners may opt to switch to the half (limited bus seating), some may choose to do a 5k loop in town, some will decide to drink a hot cocoa indoors and do the run another day. All of these are great ways to participate!

No matter what you decide to do, we hope you can join us for the afterparty at The Lakely! The space will be open at 3pm, and the party will be 5-8pm.

If you haven’t already done so, please consider donating. Throw some of your support behind that wild friend/family member doing the run!
www.pvcvrun.org

12/06/2025

We are one week out from Positive Vector 2025!
Registration for the full & half marathon closes Monday night at Midnight.

We are still working towards our fundraising goal to support mental health in the Chippewa Valley. Please help as you are able, and spread the word!
www.pvcvrun.org

11/30/2025

…2025 SHIRT REVEAL…

For this year’s event, we tapped local artist Marni Kaldjian to design our shirt, and we are thrilled with the results! All participants will be looking awesome in these threads.

Marni Kaldjian is a designer and illustrator based in Eau Claire. You can follow her on instagram at

Register today before the final price hike happens tomorrow!
Every registration and donation is going to directly support mental health resources in the region through the work of NAMI Chippewa Valley

www.pvcvrun.org

11/25/2025

We are excited to add Shorewood Behavioral Health to the roster of community support!
Shorewood Behavioral Health is a hospital in Madison that offers a substantial mental health services department and is available for extended mental health inpatient services with over 120 beds, over 50 of which are in their adolescent wing, a huge need in the state. They offer outreach services across the state, too. Our team was able to meet with a few of their representatives about a month ago and were really impressed with all that they are able to offer (including transportation services across the state to their facility and intensive outpatient telehealth services which eliminates the transportation barrier). We’re so glad to have their support for Positive Vector!

You too, can support this full and half marathon for mental health On December 13th! Just visit www.pvcvrun.org to donate or register.

11/22/2025

Hosting a running event in December, in Wisconsin, is a great unknown. And we are here for it! Could be 10’’ of fresh snow, a little drizzle, or the most beautiful day! Any guesses on what this year’s weather will bring?

Positive Vector full & half marathon is coming up on Saturday December 13th. Heading from Bloomer to Chippewa Falls to Eau Claire, WI. Even if you can’t join the run, you can make a donation to support mental health across this beautiful region!

www.pvcvrun.org

11/14/2025

With the full and half marathon a mere 30 days away, we are excited to announce our title sponsor for Positive Vector 2025. The Great Northern Team at RBC Wealth Management has stepped up to support mental health in the region.

Not only are they sponsoring the event, they will also be out there running it with us! We can’t wait to run this event with the Great Northern Team and all of the other supporters!

Positive Vector full & half marathon is taking place Saturday, December 13th from Bloomer to Chippewa Falls to Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Some running spots still available. Donate & spread the word! All proceeds go to NAMI Chippewa Valley.

www.pvcvrun.org

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻🏃‍♀️
Before eating that next bite size candy bar, how about you go ahead and register for the Positive Vector marathon & half marathon. The event is until December 13, but the price goes up tomorrow… 😱

Help support mental health in the region! All proceeds go to
www.pvcvrun.org

10/12/2025

Hello, Facebook friends! 🙂💚

I’m Annie, and I wanted to share something close to my heart. For the past few years, I've been proudly participating in the Positive Vector Half Marathon. This event holds a special place in my journey as I advocate for mental health awareness.

As a teenager, I was diagnosed with a mental health condition, and it's been a long and challenging road to get to where I am today. With support from my family and friends, making exercise a daily priority, and committing to medication and therapy, I've learned to persevere through the difficulties.

This year, I invite you to join me in supporting Positive Vector on December 13th! Whether you choose to run the half marathon, tackle the full marathon, or help with a donation, your participation will help raise awareness and support for those living with mental illnesses.

This event is particularly meaningful as it's a community gathering in remembrance of Corey Hilbur who took his own life December 15th, 2012. His good friends started this run in honor of Corey. Im sending love to those suffering with a mental illness and those who have lost a loved one to su***de. ❤️

I want to highlight NAMI, an incredible organization that provides education and support for individuals living with mental illness. All donations for Postive Vector will support this great organization.

Here is the link for details! www.pvcvrun.org

Thank you friends! 🙏🏽✨

A RUN FOR MENTAL HEALTH All proceeds are donated to NAMI Chippewa Valley.

10/06/2025

Congrats to everyone that participated in yesterday’s Twin Cities Marathon! Among the participants were Bjorn and Davin, who have both run in every Positive Vector, and will be out there again on Saturday, December 13th!

Speaking of which… Now that you are done with your fall marathon, isn’t it time to start thinking about your next one? Don’t let up now, as this is absolutely the best time of year to run! Register for the Positive Vector Full or Half Marathon today, and keep your momentum going!

Above all, this event is a fundraiser for mental health. Even if you are not a runner yourself, you can make a donation to the cause, and it will go directly to NAMI Chippewa Valley.
www.pvcvrun.org

09/30/2025

Today is the final day of September, which happens to be Su***de Prevention Month. It is a heavy concept to think about, but it is exactly why we are putting this event on. We lost a great friend to su***de back in 2012, and Positive Vector is our response. Bringing people together, having the important conversations, and raising funds for mental health in the community.

Positive Vector Full & Half Marathon will be taking place on Saturday, December 13th. Register to run or volunteer, or make a donation at www.pvcvrun.org
The registration fee will go up tomorrow!

If you are having thoughts about su***de or self harm, please reach out to someone or call 988 for help.