Discover Whitewater Series

  • Date Sun 21st September 2025
  • Time 7:00AM CDT
  • Location Whitewater, Wisconsin
  • Price Free - $86.55
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Discover Whitewater Series on Sunday, September 21, 2025! Set in the picturesque charm of Whitewater, Walworth, this annual event weaves through the stunning landscapes of the Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. Participants can choose between a scenic half-marathon and a lively 5K race, with both routes designed to showcase the beautiful countryside. The half-marathon will feature a nostalgic retro course reminiscent of the iconic Whitewater ROTC Half Marathon from the 80s, while the 5K will guide runners along a charming bike path, including a delightful bridge crossing over Whitewater Creek.

This year, both races culminate in an exhilarating finish on the field at Perkins Football Stadium! Known for its community spirit, the Discover Whitewater Series has raised over $294,500 for local charities since its inception in 2013. As you prepare for an unforgettable day of racing, be sure to register online and secure your event shirt before the deadline. Join fellow runners and volunteers in what promises to be a fantastic celebration of health, fitness, and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

WHITEWATER HAS ALWAYS BEEN KNOWN FOR ITS CHARM AND IDEAL LOCATION, NESTLED WITHIN THE FOREST, LAKES, PRAIRIES, AND HILLS OF THE KETTLE MORAINE STATE FOREST IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN. THE DISCOVER WHITEWATER SERIES RACE WAS INITIATED BY THE GREATER WHITEWATER COMMITTEE, INC. IN SEPTEMBER 2013. THANKS TO THE CONTINUED SUPPORT AND GROWING INTEREST, THE ANNUAL DISCOVER WHITEWATER SERIES HAS PROVEN TO BE A GREAT SUCCESS YEAR AFTER YEAR. IN TWELVE YEARS, THE DISCOVER WHITEWATER SERIES HAS BEEN ABLE TO DISTRIBUTE $294,500 TO LOCAL CHARITIES IN EFFORTS TO BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY. THIS WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT ALL THE PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS OF THE RACE!

THIS YEAR, THE DWS WILL FEATURE A RETRO RACECOURSE, WITH THE HALF-MARATHON FOLLOWING THE ROUTE USED FOR THE WHITEWATER ROTC HALF MARATHON BACK IN THE 80S. THIS COURSE WILL RUN ON A ROUTE NORTH OF WHITEWATER ON GENTLY ROLLING ROADS AND WILL SHOW OFF A WONDERFUL VIEW OF THE COUNTRYSIDE. THE 5K ROUTE WILL RUN SOUTH OF CAMPUS AND WILL INCLUDE A SCENIC SECTION ON THE BIKE PATH- INCLUDING A BRIDGE CROSSING OF WHITEWATER CREEK. BOTH RACES WILL HAVE AN EXCITING FINISH INTO PERKINS FOOTBALL STADIUM ON THE FIELD!

THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY OF THE DISCOVER WHITEWATER SERIES HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL AND SAFE ATHLETIC EVENT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. UPDATES WILL BE POSTED AS NEEDED TO THIS SITE AS WELL AS RUNWHITEWATER.COM.



REGISTRATION:

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HALF MARATHON AND 5K: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE UNTIL RACE DAY.

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KID'S KORRAL: ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE UNTIL 11:59P THE WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO RACE DAY.

EVENT SHIRTS:

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PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1ST 11:59P WILL BE ABLE TO PICK UP YOUR EVENT SHIRT ON-SITE WITH PACKET PICK-UP.

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THOSE WHO REGISTER SEPTEMBER 2ND - SEPTEMBER 21ST WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT ON RACE DAY, HOWEVER, THERE WILL BE LIMITED AVAILABLE EXTRA T-SHIRTS ON RACE DAY, ALLOWING PARTICIPANTS TO POTENTIALLY PICK THEM UP ON THE DAY OF THE RACE. OTHERWISE, SHIRTS WILL BE MAILED OUT APPROXIMATELY THREE WEEKS AFTER THE EVENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

PACKET PICK-UP:

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LOCATED AT UW-WHITEWATER - DLK GYMNASIUM (OUTSIDE RAMP ENTRANCE, DOOR 23), PARKING LOT 11

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(NEW) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH 4P - 6:30P

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST 6A - 7:45A.

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PACKETS WILL INCLUDE BIB, PINS, AND EVENT SHIRT, IF APPLICABLE.

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THE DWS IS A CERTIFIED GREEN RACE AND WILL NOT HAVE PRINT OUTS OF THE COURSE MAP AVAILABLE IN THE PACKETS. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE COURSE MAP PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL.

DAY OF PARKING:

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VOLUNTEERS: LOT 24 (PERKINS STADIUM PARKING LOT)

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SCHWAGER AND WARHAWK DRIVE

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910 W. SCHWAGER DRIVE

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PARTICIPANTS: LOT 11 (WILLIAMS CENTER) OR LOT 9 (NEXT TO THE OUTDOOR SAND VOLLEYBALL COURTS)

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BOTH LOTS ARE OFF OF WARHAWK DRIVE

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907 SCHWAGER DRIVE

PRIZE MONEY/AWARDS:

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ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WHO FINISH THE HALF MARATHON AND 5K WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL.

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AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT IN PERSON TO THE OVERALL 1ST, 2ND & 3RD PLACE WINNERS FOR THE HALF MARATHON AND THE 5K (MEN AND WOMEN).

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AN ADDITIONAL PURSE PRIZE WILL BE PROVIDED ON-SITE TO THE TOP THREE OVERALL MEN AND WOMEN IN THE HALF MARATHON

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1ST PLACE: $400.00

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2ND PLACE: $250.00

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3RD PLACE: $150.00

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TEAM AWARDS - HALF MARATHON

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TEAMS CONSIST OF 4 WOMEN, OR 4 MEN, OR CO-ED TEAM OF 2 WOMEN AND 2 MEN

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EACH OF THE THREE TEAMS WITH THE BEST FINISHING COMBINED TIME IN THEIR RESPECTIVE CATEGORY (ALL WOMEN, ALL MEN, CO-ED) WILL BE GIVEN FIRST-PLACE AWARDS.

Races

  • 1/2 Marathon

    Incl. $6.55 Fee & T-Shirt (Short Sleeve, Dry Blend/Polyester)

    Sun 21st September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $86.55

    CLOSED
    7:55 a.m. Half Marathon Wheelchair Division 8:00 a.m. Half Marathon and Half Marathon Relay
  • 5k

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt (Short Sleeve, Dry Blend/Polyester)

    Sun 21st September 2025 (8:15AM CDT)

    $43.50

    CLOSED
    8:10a.m. 5K Wheelchair Division 8:15 a.m. 5K
  • Kid's Korral

    Incl. T-Shirt (Cotton Poly Blend)

    Sun 21st September 2025 (7:00AM CDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
    Parents, guardians, and caregivers can drop off their children ages 1 through 10 years to be watched while they participate in the race. The Kid's Korral is free, and is made possible by volunteers from the UW-W Creative and Resourceful Educators (CARE) student organization. Kids are free to play games, do arts and crafts, and more! A snack of bananas and pretzels is provided.

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Location

UW-Whitewater Williams Center, 907 Schwager Dr., Whitewater, 53190, WI, United States

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