Ironbull plans charity float on Wis. River
WAUSAU – Water is abundant in Wausau, and while COVID-19 has changed how we are able to enjoy certain things, the ability to enjoy the water in Wausau is unchanged. As a result, IRONBULL has organized a community charity float slated for August 22, with a rain date of August 29. Participants may float down a 1.5 mile stretch of the Wisconsin River on an innertube, kayak, paddleboard, or canoe. Participants enter the water at Gilbert Park and float just south of Riverlife Park, exiting the water near WOW.
“After attending a similar event this summer, I was surprised with the Wisconsin River slicing through downtown Wausau, we didn’t already have such an event,” said event coordinator, Bill Bertram. Bertram is also the president of the Wausau & Marathon County Parks and Recreation Foundation.
The first 50 online registrants receive a free innertube and the first 250 participants also receive a bandana. Air will be available at Gilbert Park to inflate the tubes.
Lifeguards will be stationed along the route. A life jacket is also required to be on board for all participants and worn by all participants under age 18.
Nicolet National Bank is sponsoring the event. Net proceeds will be split with the Woodson YMCA and Wausau & Marathon County Parks and Recreation Foundation.
Despite offering eleven events since April, this will be IRONBULL’s first in-person event of the summer. Participants are encouraged to abide by current COVID-19 guidelines including wearing a face mask and social distance.
For more race information on the IRONBULL Ironring Community Charity Float visit the IRONBULL Facebook page or https://www.ironbull.org/ironring