Wausau Trail Run
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT
- Location
- Wausau, WI
- 221700 Red Bud Rd, 54401
- Type
- TRAIL
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Experience a thrilling trail run under the stars, navigating roots and rocks at sunset. Don't forget your headlamp for this unique challenge.
- Fun
- Quirky
Fun
QuirkyGreat for: casual, fun-first runners
The Wausau Trail Run offers a unique nighttime challenge on the single-track mountain bike and ski trails of Nine Mile Recreation Area. As part of the larger Wausau 24 weekend, runners can choose from 5K, 10K, or 20K distances, completed by running 1, 2, or 4 laps on the approximately 5K course. Prepare for an engaging experience with twists, turns, roots, and rocks, all under the stars. Remember to bring your lights for this sunset start.
What to expect
- Run a challenging trail course featuring twists, turns, roots, and rocks.
- Experience a unique sunset start, requiring you to bring your own lights.
- Complete your chosen distance (5K, 10K, or 20K) by running multiple laps on an approximate 5K loop.
Standout details
- Sunset start
- Lights required
- Challenging single-track trails
- Lap-based course (5K, 10K, 20K)
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Fri, Jul 24, 7:00 PM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Jan 1, 2026, 3:00 AM CST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 10K
Fri, Jul 24, 7:00 PM CDT · From $59.30
Opens Jan 1, 2026, 3:00 AM CST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 13.1 Miles
Fri, Jul 24, 7:00 PM CDT · From $75.20
Opens Jan 1, 2026, 3:00 AM CST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady EffortTrail course, longer distance
- Mostly trail
Partial data — terrain or weather signals missing.
The course
- Trail
From the organizer
As a part of the Wausau 24 weekend of events, Wausau Trail Run utilizes the single track mountain bike and ski trails at Nine Mile Recreation Area to host a 5K, 10K, and 20K trail run (Each runner will run 1, 2 or 4 Laps on our course which is approximately 5K). Be prepared for twists and turns, roots and rocks! This run begins at SUNSET, so bring your LIGHTS!
WAUSAU TRAIL RUN WEBSITE
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