HalfRuns
Fall Color Festival

Fall Color Festival

Race Date

Sep 26, 2026

Location

Whitewater, WI

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 31 Miles, 18 Miles, 5 Miles, 1.5 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Trail
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

Hidden Gem

Atmosphere

Local CommunityGreat SwagWell Organized

Course

Shaded

The Experience

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.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Start Time

10:30 AM

Start Location

John Muir Bike Trails, Whitewater, WI, 53190

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

trail

Scenery

Forest

Surface

Dirt Trail

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

31 Miles18 Miles5 Miles1.5 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details5/15

3 timing sources

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather2/10

typical high 71°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

54°

Afternoon (High)

71°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

73%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the Fall Color Festival?

The Fall Color Festival is held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 10:30 AM.

Where does the Fall Color Festival take place?

It takes place in Whitewater, Wisconsin.

What distances does the Fall Color Festival offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 31 Miles, 18 Miles, 5 Miles, 1.5 Miles.

Is the Fall Color Festival course flat and good for a PR?

The Fall Color Festival is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

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