Black Squirrel Scurry Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Saturday, July 31, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Merrill, Wisconsin
- Entry fee
- From $45
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19U Triathlon Relay Team (Ages 19 and under) | –Relay or team | Jul 31, 20278:30 AM | $80 | – |
| 19U Triathlon Solo (Ages 19 and under) | – | Jul 31, 20278:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 19U Triathlon Tandem Team (Ages 19 and under) | –Relay or team | Jul 31, 20278:30 AM | $80 | – |
| eBike Triathlon Relay Division (No Throttle) | –Relay or team | Jul 31, 20278:30 AM | $140$160 after Jul 7, 2027 | – |
| eBike Triathlon Solo Division (No Throttle) | – | Jul 31, 20278:30 AM | $70$80 after Jul 7, 2027 | – |
| Triathlon Relay Team (Male, Female or Mixed) | –Relay or team | Jul 31, 20278:30 AM | $140$160 after Jul 1, 2027 | – |
| Triathlon Solo Participant | – | Jul 31, 20278:30 AM | $70$85 after Jul 1, 2027 | – |
| Triathlon Tandem Team (Male, Female or Mixed) | –Relay or team | Jul 31, 20278:30 AM | $140$160 after Jul 7, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 19U Triathlon Relay Team (Ages 19 and under) and 19U Triathlon Tandem Team (Ages 19 and under): $80 until Jul 30.
- 19U Triathlon Solo (Ages 19 and under): $45 until Jul 30.
- eBike Triathlon Relay Division (No Throttle): $140 until Jul 7, then $160 until Jul 30.
- eBike Triathlon Solo Division (No Throttle): $70 until Jul 7, then $80 until Jul 30.
Online registration closes Jul 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:41 AM, and the 19U Triathlon Relay Team (Ages 19 and under) starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 1,340 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Prairie Trails Park. County Rd K, Merrill, WI 54452
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 31 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 85°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Prairie Trails Park. County Rd K, Merrill, WI 54452Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,340 feet
- Included with entry
- Orange Dry Wick Short Sleeve T-Shirt; Orange Dry Wick Short Sleeve T's
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- See events
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 31, 2027), 2026 (Jul 25, 2026), 2025 (Jul 26, 2025), 2024 (Jul 27, 2024), 2023 (Jul 29, 2023), 2022 (Jul 30, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Black Squirrel Scurry Triathlon?
- Saturday, July 31, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- See the event list above.
- Where does it start?
- Prairie Trails Park. County Rd K, Merrill, WI 54452.
From the organizers
This race is a cooperative effort with the City of Merrill Parks and Recreation Dept. and Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce. Please check this site, our website - www.blacksquirrelscurry.com, and our FB page Black Squirrel Scurry for any further updates.
Sat, July 31, 2027 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: Stange’s 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
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