Discover Whitewater Series

Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT

Location: UW-Whitewater Williams Center, 907 Schwager Dr., Whitewater, WI 53190
Type: Run

Official registration Past results

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

Run a scenic retro course through Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine, finish in a stadium, and support local charities.

Scenic
Competitive
For a Cause

Great for

Kids & Youth

The Discover Whitewater Series invites you to experience the charming landscape of southeastern Wisconsin. Run through the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest, enjoying views of the countryside and a unique finish inside Perkins Football Stadium. This event is more than a race; it's a community effort, having distributed over $314,000 to local charities. Join fellow runners for a well-organized event that celebrates both athletic achievement and community spirit.

From the organizer

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 thirteen years, the Discover Whitewater Series has been able to distribute $314,881 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!

2026 will again feature the retro racecourse with the Half-Marathon following the route used for the Whitewater ROTC Half Marathon back in the 80’s. 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:

Half Marathon, 5k, and Fit Kid Shuffle: online registration is available until race day.

5k Teams online registration allowed until race day. Team name changes accepted through September 16th at 11:59p

Kid's Korral: online registration available until 11:59p the Wednesday prior to race day.

Event Shirts:

Participants who register before September 1st 11:59p will be able to pick up your event shirt on-site with packet pick-up.

Those who register September 1st - September 20th 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 (subject to change):