Black Squirrel Scurry Triathlon
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Merrill, Wisconsin
- Price $49.50 - $150.00
- Races 8 races
Event summary
Participants can look forward to an exciting race day, with packet pick-up available on Friday, July 24, and early morning on race day. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM, with awards and raffle prizes to follow at Cenotaph Park at 1:00 PM, recognizing the top competitors in each division. Whether you're a solo athlete or part of a tandem or relay team, this event promises a fantastic day filled with friendly competition and support for local charities, including the Northwoods Veterans Post. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience in the heart of Merrill!
Organiser's Description
SAT, JULY 26, 2025 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: STANGES 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 24 5-8 PM (recommended @ MARC) or Sat, July 25 6:30-8:30 AM (@ Prairie Trails).
RACE DAY: JULY 25TH
RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS: 8:10 AM SATURDAY, JULY 25.
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
[email protected]
WWW.BLACKSQUIRRELSCURRY.COM [https://runsignup.com/Www.Blacksquirrelscurry.com]
FB: Black Squirrel Scurry
Races
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Triathlon Solo Participant
Incl. $7.00 Fee & Dry Wick Short Sleeve T's
Sat 25th July 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$77.00
OPENS 28 FEBOver-all male and female champions earn free registration for the following year's race. -
19U Triathlon Solo (Ages 19 and Under)
Incl. $4.50 Fee & Yellow Dry Wick Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$49.50
OPENS 28 FEB -
Triathlon Relay Team (Male, Female or Mixed)
Incl. $10.00 Fee & Yellow Dry Wick Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$150.00
OPENS 28 FEB2 or 3 participants for each relay team. If one member is 10 or under, a "tag-along" may be used on the bike portion. Only 1 person/bike, 1 person/craft. -
Triathlon Tandem Team (Male, Female or Mixed)
Incl. $10.00 Fee & Yellow Dry Wick Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$150.00
OPENS 28 FEBParticipants start in same craft together. Participants have the option to ride a tandem bike or each ride a bike and then each runs for combined time. If one member is 10 or under, a "tag-along" may be used on the bike portion. -
19U Triathlon Relay Team (Ages 19 and Under)
Incl. $8.00 Fee & Yellow Dry Wick Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$88.00
OPENS 28 FEB2 or 3 participants for each relay team. If one member is 10 or under, a "tag-along" may be used on the bike portion. Only 1 person/bike, 1 person/craft. All participants must be 19 or under. -
19U Triathlon Tandem Team (Ages 19 and Under)
Incl. $8.00 Fee & Yellow Dry Wick Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$88.00
OPENS 28 FEBParticipants start in same craft together. Participants have the option to ride a tandem bike or each ride their own bike then each runs for combined time. If one member is 10 or under, a "tag-along" may be used on the bike portion. -
eBike Triathlon Solo Division (No Throttle)
Incl. $7.00 Fee & Yellow Dry Wick Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$77.00
OPENS 28 FEBeBikers will be placed in one division and are not eligible for the Over-all Champion prize. -
eBike Triathlon Relay Division (No Throttle)
Incl. $10.00 Fee & Yellow Dry Wick Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$150.00
OPENS 28 FEBRelays can be composed of 2 or 3 people. This is an experimental divisions and not have divisions separated by gender. Only 1 person/bike, 1 person/craft. eBike relays are not eligible for the Over-all champion relay team.
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Prairie Trails Park. County Rd K, N2121 County Road K, Merrill, 54452, WI, United States
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