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EVENTS

Free summer gravel - Find a summer gravel ride or adventure whether you’re a first timer or veteran gravel rider. Take the challenge on with a group or on your own schedule.

TRAIL RUN - Half marathon, marathon, and 50k trail run and 13, 37, and 111 mile mountain bike on singletrack on challenging (and rewarding) terrain formed by glaciers.

MIDWEST BIKEPACKING SUMMIT - Join experienced to first-time bikepackers for a weekend of fun in northern Wisconsin.  From group rides, lakeside camping, expo, speakers, and of course bikepacking all are sure to meet a riding buddy, learn something, and immerse themselves in the northwoods.

TRAIL FESTIVAL - Designed for outdoor enthusiasts as a safe opportunity to conquer three of North America’s most renowned peaks without leaving the Midwest. Hike up the mountain, enjoy a thrilling descent on Granite Peak’s high-speed chairlift, and repeat the adventure.

TRAIL RUN- 50k, 25k, and 15k trail run in at Rib Mountain State Park starting and ending on the State Park Speedway race track during peak fall colors. Plus a free kids run on the race track!

GRAVEL BIKE RACE - 50, 85, & 144 mile gravel bike races through Central WI with rolling gravel roads, ATV trails, beautiful parks, forests, ginseng fields, and farm lands. 12 mile rec ride free for kids.

ADVENTURE RACE - 3-hour & 6-hour winter adventure race with trekking, biking (optional), snowshoeing (optional), and map navigation.

SKI OR SNOWSHOE - 3 hr and 6 hr solo or relay ski and free kids ski. Plus a 7k snowshoe race and twilight hike with free snowshoe rentals available!

FAT BIKE OR SNOWSHOE - Experience fat tire biking and snowshoe racing on the unique winter trails starting at Prairie Dells bike 10, 15 or 25 miles or snowshoe 3 or 6 miles with free snowshoe rentals available!

who we are

IRONBULL is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that promotes outdoor adventure sports in Central Wisconsin. We aim to drive economic development, benefit community organizations, and attract and retain a talented work force through the production of high quality races and events that promote healthy living in our community.

IRONBULL’s partners include Rib Mountain, Wausau & Marathon County Parks & Recreation Foundation, The Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce, Wausau & Marathon County Parks, Recreation & Forestry, CWOCC, Wausau Whitewater, the Woodson YMCA, UW-Stevens Point, and more. These local organizations make it possible for us to come together and work to improve and expand outdoor recreational facilities, trail systems, and opportunities for everyone to enjoy Central Wisconsin’s incredible natural beauty.

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new to the wausau Area?

Check out the incredible local parks, trails, and clubs in our community - a great way to meet and connect with other outdoor adventure enthusiasts!

ADVENTURE RACE - 18-hour, 8-hour, and 3-hour adventure race with trekking, biking, paddling, and map navigation. Canoes/kayaks provided. Celebrate the 10th year of this incredible event!

SUMMITTING CHALLENGE - Take on the toughest mile in the Midwest, with 700 feet of uphill. Timed and non-timed divisions including dog, rucking, and 10k options. Plus a free kids run.

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