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Fall Color Festival
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Whitewater, WI
The race in 60 seconds
It is one of 146 races on the Wisconsin calendar that September. At $25, entry sits below the $50 median for a Wisconsin ultra.
What race day usually feels like
Based on the last three years, race week in September typically sees lows near 57°F and highs around 73°F: mild at the start, warm by the finish. Weather normals computed from Whitewater-area conditions for race week, not the nearest big city.
How the field ran it in 2025
Real chip times from the 2025 official results, not estimates. Use the median as your reality check: half the field finished slower than it.
| 2025 Full Monty · 49 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 2:34:08 | 4:58 /mi |
| Top 25% | 2:57:50 | 5:44 /mi |
| Median finisher | 3:20:42 | 6:28 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 3:40:13 | 7:06 /mi |
| Final finisher | 4:34:54 | 8:52 /mi |
| 2025 FCF Classic · 81 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1:04:32 | 4:58 /mi |
| Top 25% | 1:17:23 | 5:57 /mi |
| Median finisher | 1:24:10 | 6:28 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 1:33:13 | 7:10 /mi |
| Final finisher | 2:04:56 | 9:37 /mi |
| 2025 Short & Fast · 35 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 28:34 | 5:43 /mi |
| Top 25% | 34:42 | 6:56 /mi |
| Median finisher | 39:16 | 7:51 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 50:01 | 10:00 /mi |
| Final finisher | 1:04:56 | 12:59 /mi |
Official 2025 results via RunSignUp, 165 finishers across 3 events.
Common questions
When is Fall Color Festival?
Fall Color Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Where is Fall Color Festival held?
Fall Color Festival is held in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It is about 17 miles from Janesville and 37 miles from Madison.
What distances does Fall Color Festival offer?
The listed distances are 50K, 18 Miles, Half Marathon, 5 Miles, 1.5 Miles.
How much does Fall Color Festival cost?
Entry is listed from $25. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for Fall Color Festival?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
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Register for Fall Color Festival →on RunSignUp · entry from $25
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