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 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 and 5k: online registration is available until race day.

• 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 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 (subject to change):

• Located at UW-Whitewater - DLK Gymnasium (outside ramp entrance, door 23) 

• Saturday, September 20th 9a - 12n

• Sunday, September 21st 6a - 7:30a.

• Packets will include bib, pins, and event shirt, if applicable.

• 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.

Prize Money/Awards:

• All registered participants who finish the half marathon and 5K will receive a finisher’s medal.

• 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).

• An additional purse prize will be provided on-site to the top three overall men and women in the half marathon

  • 1st Place: $400.00 

  • 2nd Place: $250.00 

  • 3rd Place: $150.00

• TEAM AWARDS - Half Marathon

  • Teams consist of 4 women, or 4 men, or Co-Ed team of 2 women and 2 men

  • 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.