Wausau 24 Race returns to Nine Mile County Forest

RIB MOUNTAIN — The Wausau 24 endurance mountain bike race and Wausau Trail Run returns to Nine Mile County Forest Recreation Area July 26-28.

Wausau 24, at 8704 Red Bud Road, welcomes nearly 1,200 racers and runners from 20 states and Canada to test their athletic endurance on foot and bike. The weekend begins July 26 with the Wausau Trail Run, featuring 5K, 10K and half-marathon distances starting at 7 p.m.

The marquee mountain bike race, Wausau 24, features an 11-mile lap traversing the Nine Mile single track and ski trails. Racers will compete solo or on teams to complete as many laps as possible in 6-hour, 12-hour and 24-hour categories. All bike race categories start at 10 a.m. July 27. Exciting spectator times would be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 27.

The event offers a festival-type experience with live music and complimentary food and beer to all racers. Night runners on July 26 can enjoy live music and food trucks. The primary social event of the weekend for the bike racers is the night of July 27, featuring pizza, beer and music. The social is also open to the general public. Wausau 24’s Dirt Town will offer the opportunity for spectators and racers to visit area vendors.

Kids will have the chance to test their young race skills in the Wausau 12- or 24-minute bike races, featuring a 1-mile beginner singletrack loop.

A kids trail run is offered for those who prefer to test their ability on foot. The trail run is at noon, followed by the bike race at 1 p.m.

Visit https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/WI/Wausau/2021Wausau24 for more information.