Fall Color Festival 2027
- Date
- Saturday, September 25, 2027
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Whitewater, Wisconsin
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $35 on Aug 31, 2027
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Monty | Mountain Bike | Sep 25, 20279:30 AM | $35$45 after Aug 31, 2027 | – |
| Tour de Muir | Mountain Bike | Sep 25, 202710:00 AM | $35$45 after Aug 31, 2027 | – |
| FCF Classic | Mountain Bike | Sep 25, 202710:30 AM | $35$45 after Aug 31, 2027 | – |
| Short & Fast | Mountain Bike | Sep 25, 202711:00 AM | $25$35 after Aug 31, 2027 | – |
| Parent and Child Tag Team | Kids | Sep 25, 20271:00 PM | $35$45 after Aug 31, 2027 | – |
| Children's Ride | Kids | Sep 25, 20271:30 PM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Full Monty and Tour de Muir: $35 until Aug 31, then $45 until Sep 25.
- FCF Classic and Parent and Child Tag Team: $35 until Aug 30, then $45 until Sep 25.
- Short & Fast: $25 until Aug 31, then $35 until Sep 25.
- Children's Ride: Free until Sep 25.
Online registration closes Sep 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:43 AM, and the Full Monty starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 850 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
John Muir Bike Trails, Whitewater, WI 53190
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (3 years)FCF Classic
Full Monty
Tour de Muir
Aggregated from official results (TrackSide Timing) for Fall Color Festival. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Fall Color Festival?
At the 2026 FCF Classic, the fastest tenth finished in 1:11:54 or better, the top quarter in 1:16:33, and half the field in 1:27:51; the last tenth came in after 1:44:17.
At the 2026 Full Monty, the fastest tenth finished in 2:43:18 or better, the top quarter in 2:57:24, and half the field in 3:10:53; the last tenth came in after 3:39:17.
At the 2026 Tour de Muir, the fastest tenth finished in 1:33:38 or better, the top quarter in 1:40:41, and half the field in 1:47:09; the last tenth came in after 2:29:17.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:27:17 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 1:20:12 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 1:12:37 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 1:17:30 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 27 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Typical race-day weather
Around September 25 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- John Muir Bike Trails, Whitewater, WI 53190Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 850 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Mountain Bike, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Sep 25, 2027), 2026 (Sep 26, 2026), 2025 (Sep 27, 2025), 2024 (Sep 28, 2024), 2023 (Sep 30, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Fall Color Festival?
- Saturday, September 25, 2027, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Aug 31, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Mountain Bike, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 57 athletes finished the FCF Classic; the median finish was 1:27:51 and the winner finished in 1:05:14.
- Where does it start?
- John Muir Bike Trails, Whitewater, WI 53190.
From the organizers
Annual mountain bike event held at the John Muir trails that raises money for future trail development and trail maintenance.
This is your day to give something back to the trails and the sport you love. Money raised benefits this trail system. Your trail. Your event.
Please visit our website for more details including a complete schedule of events: FallColorFestival.org
Merchandise: We are finalizing t-shirt designs, but you can register now for the FCF Festival.