Black Squirrel Scurry Triathlon - Triathlon Tandem Team (Male, Female or Mixed)
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About this run
This race is a cooperative effort with the City of Merrill Parks and Recreation Dept. and Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce. Please check this site, our website - www.blacksquirrelscurry.com, and our FB page Black Squirrel Scurry for any further updates. Sat, July 31, 2027 8:30 AM Greg Eichelkraut, Race Director LOCATION Packet Pick-up: Smith Ctr, 1100 Marc Dr (Fri, July 24, 5-8 PM) or Starting area: Prairie Trails (6:30-8:30 AM, Race Day) START: Prairie Trails Park. N2121 Cty Rd K, Merrill PADDLE/BIKE TRANSITION: Stange’s Park, 3rd St, Merrill, WI BIKE/RUN TRANSITION & FINISH: MARC, 1100 MARC Dr, Merrill AWARDS: Cenotaph Park, 124 N Prospect Ave, Merrill (located across from Ballyhoos) at 1:30 PM EVENT DESCRIPTION: The Black Squirrel Scurry is a triathlon that features a 2 mile paddle down the Prairie River, a 17.5 mile bike ride featuring the River Bend Trail out to the countryside of Lincoln County, and a 5K trail run through the Merrill Area Rec Complex and Council Grounds State Park. Park at the MARC and catch a shuttle bus to Prairie River Park. RACE FEES: (Fees will rise July, 1) $70 Solo Ages 20 and Older. ($80 after 7/1) $45 Solo 19U $140 Tandem and Relay Teams Ages 20 and Older. ($160 after 7/1) $70 Tandem and Relay Teams 19U ($80 after 7/1) Returning Champions and those requesting a seeded starting time need to have request sent to race director by July 15, 2022 for consideration. ****Veterans - contact race director before registering. EVENT SCHEDULE: Packet Pick-up Friday, July 30 5-8 PM (recommended @ MARC) or Sat, July 31 6:30-8:30 AM (@ Prairie Trails). RACE DAY: July 31st Race Announcements: 8:10 AM Saturday, July 31. Race starting 8:30 AM Saturday, 8:30 AM Awards & Raffle Prizes to follow at Cenotaph Park 1:00 PM AWARDS: Top 3 in each Division. Over-all plaque to top Solo Male, Solo Female. BENEFICIARIES: Northwoods Veterans Post and Friends of the River Bend Trail WEATHER POLICY: If in the event of severe or threatening weather, course workers will communicate conditions and, by decision of the Merrill Fire Dept., may communicate to participants to immediately stop to seek shelter. If in the event heat indices begin to enter unhealthy zones, participants will be informed at transition stations. If a participant feels, at any time, that conditions are not safe to continue, please communicate to a course worker your status. The course may be shut down if heat indices enter a dangerous zone and all participants will be asked to stop. CONTACT & RACE INFO: Greg Eichelkraut Blacksquirrelscurry@gmail.com Www.Blacksquirrelscurry.com FB: Black Squirrel Scurry
Typical conditions
For events around July 2027 in Merrill, WI, United States: Typical summer / warmer season in this region — plan hydration and sun protection; verify any heat policies with the organizer.
How to prepare
Training needs depend on the official distance and course. Use the registration page for distance details, then build a plan that matches that distance.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Merrill, WI, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
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