Echo 136

Echo 136 - Whitewater, WI

Echo 136 is a 136 mile trail ultramarathon held in Whitewater, Wisconsin on September 25, 2026. The race is organized by TYDISH Running and follows sections of the Ice Age State Trail through the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. A 55 hour cutoff applies to the event.

The route uses a mix of wide groomed trails, single track, bike paths and road connectors. Organizers provide an approximate course GPX and note that distance and elevation totals may vary by device or source.

Support on course includes 10 covered, fully stocked aid stations with chairs and cots. Aid stations will offer water, soda, ice, an electrolyte drink, and a variety of foods. Organizers will consider common dietary preferences and request that anyone with celiac disease notify staff about food storage; gluten cross contamination cannot be guaranteed.

Listed mileages between aid locations are approximations and may change. Key waypoints and mile markers include:

• Start line Rice Lake boat launch (868.7)
• AS 1 Young Road trail intersection (879.7) 10.9 miles
• AS 2 Scuppernong trailhead (897.9) 17.75 miles
• AS 3 Deeds place (912.8) 14.4 miles
• AS 4 Centennial Park (924.4) 11.65 miles
• AS 5 Emerald Dr trailhead (936.6) 12.2 miles
• AS 6 Pike Lake nature trail lot (947.9) 11.2 miles
• AS 7 Paradise Dr trailhead (959.0) 10.8 miles
• AS 8 Sunburst ski hill lot Ice Age trailhead (967.0) 11 miles
• AS 9 Butler Lake stairs to nowhere trailhead (986.2) 19.2 miles
• Finish line CTH P (1001.1) 14.9 miles

Total elevation gain is listed as 11,148 ft, with total loss of 10,961 ft. Additional event policies note no alcohol provided by organizers, no race day registration, a cupless policy for disposable cups, and that crews must follow posted rules or risk disqualification. Registration closes September 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.