The Greater Whitewater Committee’s 4th Annual Discover Whitewater Series, held Sept. 18, featured a Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 5k and W3’s Fit Kid Shuffle through the scenic City of Whitewater. On race day, the GWC and DWS planning committee were joined by 771 participants and 400 volunteers as well as 80 sponsors for “another successful series event,” according to organizers.
“The weather couldn’t have been better, and the changes implemented to enhance the runners’ experience were received quite well,” a press release stated.
The top male runners in the half marathon were: first place, Alexander Cushman with a time of 1:07:45.15; second place, Danny MacHmueller, 1:10:34.35; third place, Tyler Zwagerman, 1:17:25.81. The top female runners in the half marathon were: first place, Holly Nearman with a time of 1:23:25.42; second place, Marie Peterson, 1:26:29.65; third place, Erin Andreski, 1:29:42.11.
The half marathon relay winner for male teams was Hayden West and Neil West with an overall time of 1:51:53.19. First place for female teams was Tiffany Pernat and Caitlyn Ramseier with an overall time of 1:54:46.18. First place for the coed teams was Penelope Della and William Snow with an overall time of 2:21:36.94.
The top male runners in the 5K were: first place, Quinn McKenzie with a time of 18:29.37; second place, Michael Meinholz, 18:33.68; third place, Gio Anello, 19:40.98. The top female 5K finishers were: first place, Susie Train Bruerger with a time of 19:50.87; second place, Kadie Degner, 23:05.91, and; third place, Sun Torke, 23:29.79.
The main goals of the annual Discover Whitewater Series are to build a stronger community and showcase the City of Whitewater. All proceeds from the event are put directly back into the community each year.
The featured change this year was to bring more spectators to the finish line area in order to enhance the runners’ experience. The awards ceremony was moved adjacent to track, live music was hosted in the same area, and the W3 Fit Kid Shuffle was moved to start/finish behind the grandstand. The Whitewater Whippet Booster Club also served food out the concessions stand in this area.
“The results from this enhancement proved wonderful. More people filled the stands to cheer on runners as they crossed the finish line, and many family members stayed in the area to enjoy the high-energy atmosphere,” the release stated.
The Greater Whitewater Committee and Discover Whitewater Series “would like to thank everyone involved with making this fourth year a success. The Whitewater community is a great place to visit, live, and work, and we will showcase our wonderful community once again at our next Discover Whitewater Series on Sept. 17, 2017. We hope everyone will join us.”
For more information contact Jeffery Knight, executive director of the Greater Whitewater Committee at (920) 728-0662, or visit runwhitewater.com.
