Charity float returns to downtown Wausau

Paddlers and tubers enjoy the Wisconsin River. Photo credit: Dave Kallaway.

WAUSAU – After introducing a float down the Wisconsin River in 2020, IRONBULL is growing the event by relaunching the Ironring River Float on June 26, with a rain date of June 27. Participants will float down the Wisconsin River in an inner tube, or they can kayak, paddleboard, or canoe between Gilbert Park and Riverlife Park. IRONBULL will provide lifeguards and boat support along the 1.5 mile section of river.

“After a nice turnout in 2020, we are excited to see even more people on the water this year,” said event coordinator and IRONBULL vice president, Bill Bertram. Bertram is also the president of the Wausau & Marathon County Parks and Recreation Foundation.

The first 40 registrants who signed up when registration opened will receive a free innertube and the first 150 participants also receive a bandana. Inner tubes may also be purchased onsite. Air will be available at Gilbert Park to inflate the tubes. A life jacket is required to be on board for all participants and worn by all participants under age 18.

Lifeguard support along the river at the 2020 event.

Nicolet National Bank is sponsoring the event. Net proceeds will be split with the Woodson YMCA and Wausau & Marathon County Parks and Recreation Foundation.

For more race information on the IRONBULL Ironring River Float visit the IRONBULL Facebook page or https://www.ironbull.org/ironring

Banner photo: 2020 participants floated by Riverlife Park on the Wisconsin River. Photo credit: Dave Kallaway.