Fall Color Festival

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Whitewater, WI

50K18 MilesHalf Marathon5 Miles1.5 Miles$25 entry
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Scenery near the Fall Color Festival course in Whitewater, Wisconsin
Near the course in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Photo: JD Milburn (CC BY 3.0).

The race in 60 seconds

Date
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location
Whitewater, WIall Wisconsin races
Distances
50K, 18 Miles, Half Marathon, 5 Miles, 1.5 Miles
Entry fee
$25fees typically rise close to race day
Registration
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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.

Pacing the 50K

Overall average pace for the 50K, aid and rest stops included. Find your band before the start and let the first miles feel too easy.

Finish timeAverage paceFeels like
5:1110:00 /miFront of the field
6:4413:00 /miStrong trail runner
8:1816:00 /miSolid day, hike the climbs
9:5119:00 /miSteady beats the cutoff sweep

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