5k First Place male and female with Patrick Singer, Common Council president
Half Marathon male winners with Patrick Singer, Common Council president [Submitted photos]
The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC)’s 12th annual Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, Half Marathons Teams, and 5k was a smashing success raising money for local charities.
This year’s DWS brought in over 452 participants, 250 volunteers and nearly 70 sponsors. The DWS team was thrilled to welcome 450 runners from so many different states other than Wisconsin. The weather was cooler and rainy for the runners, with a temperature of 68 degrees.
Common Council President Patrick Singer arrived at the race bright and early to give the welcoming remarks and wished all of the participants a great race day.
Congratulations to all of our runners, toughing it out even during a rainstorm! A special shout out to all of our top placing racers!
Women’s Half Marathon Winners: Jessa Victor, Rebecca Hregornik, Jenny Zwagerman
Mens Half Marathon Winners: John Dewitt, Joe Zack, Nick Schmidt
Half Marathon Teams Winners: Tyler Zwagerman, Jenny Zwagerman, Christina Moehn, Alex Moehn
Women’s 5k Winners: Heidi Mane, Tracy Curtis, Sydney Rychtik
Men’s 5k Runners: Mark Elworthy, Andy Verbos, Paul Taylor
To see all race results, make sure to visit: https://runwhitewater.com/race-results/
As runners ventured through the course, they got to experience some of Whitewater’s finest features. The DWS team was proud to welcome new and returning participants alike. Thanks to all of the hard work of our amazing volunteers and sponsors, the 12th Annual DWS proved once again, to achieve its mission of bringing people together in support of a good cause.
All proceeds will be distributed to the DWS’ four charity partners: Whitewater LEADS, Bethel House of Whitewater, UW Whitewater Foundation Athletics, and the J-Hawk’s Aquatic club. Runners and volunteers joined together after the race to celebrate the day’s accomplishments, enjoying a free beverage from bronze sponsor 841 Brewhouse.
Congratulations to John Dewitt for setting a new record at this year’s DWS. His time was 1:07:27. Even with these weather conditions he did an amazing job. John Dewitt competed in the Olympic trials for the marathon in summer of 2023; we are so glad to have him participate in the Discover Whitewater Series.
“I want to congratulate John Dewitt, breaking the record in these weather conditions is super impressive,” said Race Director, Dawson Miller, “We are so glad to see him come back for the fourth year in a row.”
Photo gallery courtesy of Tom Ganser
The DWS team would like to thank all who came out in support of the race. The entire community has been a part of such an amazing event that has greatly helped charities across Whitewater.
About the DWS
The goal of the DWS is to promote the City of Whitewater and highlight its greatest features, while keeping everyone in the community active. All the proceeds from the race are donated to local non-profit partners: Bethel House (which
provides interim housing for homeless families), Whitewater LEADS, Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3), and the J-Hawk Aquatic Club. The DWS partners with the city, business community, and university to make this a tremendous event that benefits all who participate. For more information about the race visit www.runwhitewater.com.
