The Whippet City Mile Run takes place on the 4th of July approximately twenty minutes prior to Whitewater's annual 4th of July Parade. The course follows the parade route beginning on the corners of Highland and Prince, progressing onto Main Street, and then finishing downtown.

The race is open to anyone who is looking to run their fastest mile ever in front of thousands lining the parade route. The last 7/10 of the mile cruises down hill into Whitewater's downtown area.