Fall Color Festival
Fall Color Festival is a trail running, mountain bike, and running race on September 26, 2026 in Whitewater, WI, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sports
- Trail RunningMountain BikeRunning
From the Organizer
Annual mountain bike event held at the John Muir trails that raises money for future trail development and trail maintenance.
This is your day to give something back to the trails and the sport you love. Money raised benefits this trail system. Your trail. Your event.
Please visit our website for more details including a complete schedule of events: FallColorFestival.org
Merchandise: We are finalizing t-shirt designs, but you can register now for the FCF Festival.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Whitewater, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Whitewater, WI
Population
15,705
as of 2023
City Elevation
851 ft
Nearest Airport
MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field · 37 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fall Color Festival, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
65
Days to train
- Race
- Fall Color Festival
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Mountain Bike
Mountain bike races take place on singletrack trails and natural terrain — dirt, roots, rocks, and forest roads. Mountain biking rewards skill as much as fitness.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Trail Running races near Whitewater, WI
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46 miles away
Prairie Dog Trail Run
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43 miles away
Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k
10K · 50K · Ultra · From $30 · Harlem Road
43 miles away
Fall into Fall Trail 5k Run/Walk
5K · From $20 · Rock River Heritage County Park
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Whitewater than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Fall Color Festival
Sep 26, 2026