Celebrating another great race!
About the Discover Whitewater Series
The Discover Whitewater Series is a half marathon, half marathon teams, and 5k is held annually in Whitewater, WI every September. The race promotes the City of Whitewater and highlights its greatest features, along with encouraging a healthy lifestyle for people of all ages.
The Discover Whitewater Series race was initiated by the Greater Whitewater Committee, Inc. twelve years ago 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 eleven years, the Discover Whitewater Series has been able to distribute over $274,500 to local organizations in efforts to build a stronger community. This would not have been possible without all the participants and volunteers of the race!
In addition to this challenging course and a well-organized event, the Discover Whitewater Series offers exclusive perks to all those involved- All participants receive and have access to:
- Finisher’s Medal
- A Race Day Shirt
- Free day pass to the Whitewater Aquatic Center and discounted day pass prices
- One free beverage coupon redeemable at the 841 Brewhouse post-race celebration
- Top overall Half Marathon finishers receive a purse prize
Packet Pick-Up
All race participants must pick up their packet prior to race start.
We will be following an honor system for packet pickup.
Packets will include information regarding DWS’s health guidelines, race information, t-shirts, and bibs. Participants can register up until race day online, but anyone registered after September 1st cannot be guaranteed a t-shirt in their packet on race day. Their shirts will be mailed to them after the race.
Times and Locations
Saturday, September 21, 2024
9 a.m. – Noon
534 S. Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, WI 53190
Sunday, September 22, 2024
6 – 7:30 a.m.
534 S. Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, WI 53190
Race Day at a Glance
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Whitewater High School (Elizabeth & South Street)
9 a.m. – noon: Packet Pick-Up
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Whitewater High School (Elizabeth & South Street)
6 – 7:30 a.m.: Packet Pick-Up
7 a.m. – noon: Kids Korral (please note registration for the Kids Korral is open until Wednesday, September 18 and has a cap)
7:55 a.m.: Wheelchair Division Start
8 a.m.: Half Marathon Start
8:10 a.m.: 5K Wheelchair Division Start
8:15 a.m.: 5K Start
Post-race celebration at 841 Brewhouse
Average Projected Temperature: 76°
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Giving Back to the Community
In Twelve years, the Discover Whitewater Series has been able to distribute over $294,500 to local organizations in an effort to build a stronger community.
UW-Whitewater Foundation
Since UW-Whitewater’s founding in 1868, they have been committed to providing students with a collaborative environment in which all students can achieve their true potential. Hands-on learning, teachers who can also serve as mentors and a supportive community are just a few ways UW-W creates a family-like atmosphere on campus. A Warhawk Family. Your gift to the UW-Whitewater Foundation directly supports the university’s driving purpose-student success- now and in the future. The Discover Whitewater Series’ donation will be directly supporting the Athletic Department.
Visit them at: https://www.uww.edu/foundation/find-your-cause/athletics
Bethel House
Bethel House provides interim housing for homeless families in Whitewater with children for up to one year while assisting them with utilizing various social services to transition them back to independent housing.
Visit them at www.bethelhouseinc.org
Whitewater LEADS
Whitewater LEADS mission is to support literacy in all its diverse forms throughout the boundaries of the Whitewater Unified School District (WUSD). They are made up of city officials, UW-Whitewater faculty, business leaders, and WUSD faculty.
Visit them at http://whitewater-leads.org
J-Hawks Aquatic Club
Funds raised will support J-Hawk Aquatic Club swimmers. The funds also go towards scholarships for Whitewater children to learn to swim.
Visit them at www.j-hawks.org
Title Sponsors
