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Register here: 2026 Whitewater Trail Challenge
2026 Whitewater Trail Challenge
about the event: The Whitewater Trail Challenge follows the Ice Age Trail — a 1,200 mile footpath that traverses Wisconsin and is designed to showcase the lasting impact of ice age glaciers on the landscape of the state. One of only eleven National Scenic Trails, it is an iconic route covering vast and diverse natural areas, and is a longstanding magnet for hikers and runners. The trails vary from smooth and well-maintained to extremely technical, and because the route is a patchwork of connected segments, the footing can change quickly! The Spartan Whitewater trail challenge course covers a small but scenic portion of the trail – an out and back from Rice Lake near the town of Whitewater – but with this taste of what the Ice Age Trail has to offer our racers will be tempted to keep exploring!
Race Day Info
Arrival & Heat Times: Please plan to arrive 90 minutes before your start time. This gives you plenty of time to park, pick up your registration packet, drop your stuff at bag check, and get warmed up.
Registration typically opens at 6:00am. Waves of 250 (200 for Stadion) racers will be released every 15 minutes.
YOUR exact start time is listed on your barcode and will be posted in your Spartan Account approximately 10 days prior to the event date.
NOTE: Spartan is cashless! Please bring a credit or debit card for all race day purchases, including new race registrations, kids entries and spectator tickets.
Have more questions not listed below? Visit the Spartan FAQ page.
Race Day Program & Documents: Find this event’s Runner Guide posted to the event-specific website. The Runner Guide includes everything you need to know about the race day, including the updated event schedule, course & festival details, parking instructions, and more.
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About Spartan Trail
Classic trail running, no obstacles, many distances – from 10K, Half Marathon to 50K. Our trail races are held in some of the most picturesque, natural environments. Spartan also hosts the Spartan Trail World Championship, a multi-stop tour for all ability levels, and features some of trail running’s most iconic events and athletes.
Open to EO, EOA, SAP, SLP, Friends of EO & Prospects
