Waisman Whirl Run, Walk & Roll for All Abilities 2018

Join us for the fourth annual Waisman Whirl 10k, 5k and 1 mile Run, Walk & Roll for All Abilities. The event will start and finish at the Waisman Center, 1500 Highland Ave.

• 10k Run & Roll – 10k Route Map (pdf)
• 5k Run, Walk & Roll – 5k Route Map (pdf)
• 1 Mile Walk & Roll – 1 Mile Route Map (pdf)
• Kids’ Fun Run and Roll

Proceeds benefit individuals and families affected by developmental disabilities and neurodegenerative diseases.

• To Register: Waisman Whirl Registration
  Note: Registration closes at 4:30 pm on Friday, October 12, 2018. Same day, on-site registration available beginning 8:30 am on October 14, 2018.
• Waiver: Click here to Download Waiver

Early Registration

Early registration ends on September 30. Registration from October 1-14 has an increased price of $5. Online registration closes on Friday, October 12 at 5:00 p.m.

Day of Event Registration

Day of event registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the run/walk/roll starts at 10:00 a.m. There will be kids’ activities in the Discovery Garden beginning at 9:00 a.m. that include face-painting and arts and crafts projects.

PACKET PICK-UP: Packets with bib numbers and t-shirts can be picked up in the main entrance of the Waisman Center on Friday, October 12 between 4:00-5:30 p.m.

$25-$35, adults; $25, students; $10, Kids Fun Run.

Register by September 30 to guarantee a t-shirt in your size.
All registrations are non-refundable. Both an online and hard copy waiver are required.
Note: Escorts for hand-pushed wheelchair or disabled participants do not have to pay entry fee but must fill out and submit waiver.

Directions: Turn North from University Avenue at the intersection of University Bay Drive and Farley Avenue; continue over the hill onto Highland Avenue. The Waisman Center is down the hill on the left. Enter parking lot by athletic fields. Click here for driving directions, map, and parking

Parking: Free parking in lots 76 & 60. Free accessible parking in lot 82. Click here for parking map and directions.

Weather: The run, walk, and roll takes place rain or shine. In case of severe weather, the race director reserves the right to cancel the event.

Be a Sponsor! Click here for more information and to download our sponsor registration form sponsor registration form.

Pledge Form: To collect donations for the Waisman Whirl, download this form. Make sure that checks are payable to the Friends of the Waisman Center and that you bring the form and contributions when you attend the Waisman Whirl.

No pets allowed. Service animals are welcome.

2017 Results and Photos

• Time Results for 5K and 10 K Run & Roll (pdf)
• 2017 Event Photo Albums
  • Flickr
  • Facebook
    (This is a public album, you don’t need a Facebook account to view the photos.)

2016 Results and Photos

• Time Results for 5K and 10K Run & Roll (pdf)
• Event Photos on Flickr

2018 Sponsors

• Working Partnerships LLC
• Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
  Tierney, Lemon and Associates
• Venture Investors LLC
• UW Health – Quartz – Unity Point Health
• Achieving Collaborative Treatment
• Care Wisconsin
• Filbrandt & Company
• Berkeley Running Company
• Willy Street Coop
• Wisconsin Cranberries
• Festival Foods
• Kemps
• Top Promotions
• Just Coffee Co-op
• Quench Gum
• Yodelay
• Bunbury and Associates Realtors