For the past twelve years the Discover Whitewater Series (DWS) has been in collaboration with the University, the city, the Whitewater Unified School District, and the Greater Whitewater Committee. Through this the DWS is able to host the twelfth annual Half Marathon, Half Marathon Team Event, 5k, and Kids Korral. The DWS team is excited to announce that the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has committed to another year of being a title sponsor!
The 12th annual DWS will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The University has supported the DWS greatly through its title sponsorship by providing volunteers from the faculty, students, alums, and student organizations. The DWS race course highlights some of the UW-W campus’s unique features, which include landmarks and their finest buildings.
Thanks to the University’s continuous support, the DWS can provide runners with course marshals and water stations throughout the race course and provide extra safety with campus police services. University faculty is also heavily involved with race planning as part of the Executive Committee. The campus facilities development is instrumental in setting up and laying out the course before race participants even arrive. This is critical in ensuring race participants are safe and satisfied with the quality and experience of the race.
“I am thrilled to have the continuous support of the University of Whitewater; they do so much for this community. I couldn’t be more thankful for their continued collaboration”, stated Greater Whitewater Committee Chairman Crystal Singer.
Additionally, UW-W College of Education and Professional Studies continues their support by providing free childcare with Kids Korral. Through the student organization: Creative and Resourceful Educators (CARE), student volunteers can create and oversee a safe and fun morning for the children of DWS participants. The DWS offers this as a unique selling point for parents and guardians who want to participate in the race while their children are well cared for. The Kids Korral allows participants to enjoy a stress-free running experience.
“UW-Whitewater is proud to support the Discover Whitewater Series,” said UW-W Chancellor Corey King, “We are grateful to have such a wonderful event in the community that showcases the city of Whitewater while keeping us active. This is a huge event that brings the town and the University together. We applaud the organizers and volunteers, and cheer on all the participants.”
By sponsoring the DWS, the University can maintain their values of diversity, opportunity, service, and social responsibility. By helping the town’s initiative, it brings the city and the University together. Both UW-W and the DWS the team shares the goal of marketing UW-Whitewater and the city as a great place to go to school, live, and play. The University represents some of Whitewater’s finest attributes, and the DWS team could not be more grateful for their continuous support.
To register for the 12th annual DWS and to learn more about its sponsors, charity partners, and the University’s involvement, visit www.RunWhitewater.com/Register.
For further details, please contact Jeffery Knight, Executive Director, at 920.728.0662 or jpk@knightpublicaffairs.com.
About the DWS
The main goal for the DWS is to promote the City of Whitewater and highlight its great features while keeping everyone in the community active. All the proceeds from the race are donated to four local non-profit partners: Bethel House (which provides interim housing for homeless families), Whitewater LEADS, the J-Hawk Aquatic Club, and a new charity partnering with UW-W Athletics. The DWS partners with the city, business community, University, and school district to make this a tremendous event that benefits all participating. For more information about the race, visit www.runwhitewater.com.
