Whitewater Trail Challenge

Whitewater, United States • 20 Jun 2026

Event details

The Whitewater Trail Challenge takes place in Whitewater, Wisconsin at Rice Lake Nature Trail (Lot 1 & 2, 221 North Prince St.) on June 20, 2026. Distances offered include:

  • 10K
  • Half Marathon (21K)
  • 50K

The event is held on established trail terrain with rolling hills. The typical season is summer, with an average temperature of 19ºC / 67ºF and an average altitude of 275 m / 900 ft. The nearest major airport is Milwaukee Mitchell International (MKE).

Course and logistics

The course uses a scenic portion of the Ice Age Trail, a 1,200 mile footpath across Wisconsin, and follows an out-and-back route from Rice Lake. Trail conditions vary from smooth and well-maintained to highly technical, and footing can change quickly between connected segments. Course maps and elevation profiles for each distance are provided for the event.

For the 50K, runners must carry at least 1 liter of water capacity. Intermediate race cutoffs are safety-based and will be indicated by race staff and volunteers. Volunteer opportunities are available that offer race credits and event merchandise. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
Trail 50k
Half Marathon
Trail 21k
10 km
Trail 10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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