Town of Whitewater, Wisconsin · Friday, September 25, 2026
The Echo 136 is an ultra event held on Friday, September 25, 2026. It is located at State Park Dr. in Town of Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Join us for a race day to kick off the 4th of July holiday in Milton, Wisconsin! Sponsored by the Milton Optimist Club, you can choose from a 10k run, a 5k walk, or a 1 mile run. Proceeds stay local to help sponsor youth-centered school and community projects!
Pre-registration packet pickup: July 4th, 7:00 -7:45 am, Milton High School Event Entrance. You may also register day of race at this time for $20.
Race start times: 8:00 am for 10k run and 5k walk, 8:05 for 1 mile run
10k run follows an out and back course on country roads with a few rolling hills.** Three water stations are provided on the 10k route.
5k walk starts on the 10k route, but then follows the shaded Ice Age trail out and back before rejoining the 10k runners in the home stretch. You may run the 5K if you wish, but it is non-competitive. There is one water station on the 5k walk route.
1 mile run is located on residential streets with a steep downhill at the finish.
All participants under 18 must have parent/guardian permission. **Anyone competing in the 10k must be at least 13 years old on race day, or receive specific permission from the race director.
AWARDS: First place overall male and female in both the 10k and 1 mile runs. 5k walk is non-competitive, but you are welcome to run it if desired. Age group awards for first through fifth place in each age category as follows:
Mile: 10 and under, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
10K: 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Welcome to Casual Hikers!
We're excited to bring our 10K event to the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit this year! The advanced trails and the endurance needed for a 10K make this more than your average hike. We're supporting the Salvation Army with your donations for this run.
Join us on Saturday, August 1st, 9am CST for an exciting walk/run event that features the green and scenic views of Kettle Moraine State Forest in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Registration includes water refill stations and trail-friendly snacks before and after the run. This is a cup-less event, so bring your own bottle or hydration gear.
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Casual Hikers 10k Walk/Run 🌳🏃🚶♀️🌳
Date
August 1, 2026
9:00am
Start/End Location
Nordic Skiing and Hiking Trails
N9084 Co Rd H, Whitewater, WI 53190
Google Maps Location
Fees
$40 - Through July 3
$50 - July 4 to Aug 1
$10 - T-Shirt (polo or round neck)
Course Description
Nordic Trail System - combination of Blue and Green Trails, totaling 6.3mi (10.2km). The race path will start and end at the Nordic trailhead parking lot, going in the clockwise direction. Organizers from Casual Hikers will be present to register participants, and offer snacks and water at no additional cost.
See Trail Map (overlaid in red).
Check-In
Participants should park in the Nordic Trail lot and check in at the organizers' tent. Water refills and refreshments will be available at the tent as well. Once checked in, the walk/run will start adjacent to the tent.
Park Entrance Fees
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources charge a park entrance fee. A day-pass for August 1st can be purchased for a discounted rate during registration. You will be given your pass during check-in on race day. Please place the sticker on your car's dashboard before heading out on the trail. Park rangers will patrol the lot to check for stickers.
Charity
Twenty five percent (25%) of all donations will be sent to The Salvation Army.
T-Shirts
Half-sleeve Dri-FIT shirts (polo and round neck) will be available for purchase, for $10 each.
Refreshments
Water refills and trail snacks will be available at no cost. We believe in protecting the environment, so this is a cup-less event! Bring your own bottle and/or water pack.
October 10th-11th, 2026 | Eagle, Wisconsin
6 / 12 / 20 Hour Ultra Run (Solo Runner or Relay team of up to 4)
Join us for the inaugural 6-, 12- or 20-Hour FALL Ultra in the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest. Complete as many loops as possible during your selected timeframe of 6, 12 or 20 hours.
This race is capped at 150 runners. Signup now before it sells out!
The goal of this race is to complete as many loops as possible during your selected timeframe of 6, 12 or 20 hours. You may race as a solo ultra runner or as a relay team of up to 4 people. You will choose between three of the McMiller Trail loops - approximately 3, 5 or 6 miles.