IRONRING River fLOAT

Save the date July 15, 2023

Rain date July 22, 2023

Kayak - Paddleboard - Canoe - Tube

What is the IRONRING River FLOAT?

Enjoy our waterways by joining us on a relaxing float down the Wisconsin River! Put in at Gilbert Park with takeout at WOW (Wausau On Water). Lifeguards will be stationed throughout the 1.5 mile float.

Anyone registering on 4/8/21 receives a free inner tube! Kayaks, rafts, paddleboards, and canoes also welcomed.

Free air is available at Gilbert Park for tubes as well as a limited number of tubes for sale. Tubes may also be pre-purchased during registration. First 150 people launching receive a free bandanna.

Location and parking

Put in: Gilbert Park (3000 N. 6th Street, Wausau, WI 54403) - NO PARKING AT GILBERT PARK

Take out: WOW (Wausau On Water) (1300 N River Dr, Wausau, WI)

Free parking available at

WOW (1300 N River Dr, Wausau, WI) with 1.4 mile walk to Gilbert Park
OR
St Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church (2822 N 6th St, Wausau, WI 54403) - 3 minute walk to Gilbert Park put-in (and 1.1 mile walk back after float to parking)

Bring adequate footwear for walking or have a family member shuttle you. We recommend parking at WOW so you can access your towel and dry clothes when you get out of the water.

Schedule

Put in and take out anytime between 10 am to 1 pm. Plan on a 1.5 to 2.0 hour float time for the 1.5 mile float. There will be an additional take-out approximately halfway for a shorter float option.

Onsite registration is available at Gilbert Park 10 am - 1 pm but please consider online registration to maintain social distancing.

Pre-purchased merchandise pickup is at Riverlife Park near the take-out.

RULES

All children under 18 must wear a Coast Guard approved PFD while in the water and all adults must have one on board
No alcohol during the float, but may be purchased at WOW after
Face masks are encouraged
Please abide by all current regulations including social distancing

Cost and cause

Both onsite or pre-registration costs $25 per adult or $10 per child with the option of purchasing a tube for an additional $10 (limited quantity available for onsite purchase - guarantee yours by pre-registering!). Registration includes lifeguards, parking, bandanna, and event insurance.

Net proceeds will be donated to the Woodson YMCA and Wausau & Marathon County Parks and Recreation Foundation.

Registration may be refunded 50% up too 1 week prior to the event upon request.