What is the weather usually like on race day for the Black Squirrel Scurry Triathlon?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Merrill, WI, July race mornings typically start near 60°F and warm to around 78°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 1 of the last 10 years.

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Black Squirrel Scurry Triathlon

Merrill, WI

Sat, Jul 31, 2027

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When

Saturday, July 31st, 2027

Where

Prairie Trails Park. County Rd K, Merrill WI

Distances

See race page

Typical weather

60–78°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years

2025

54–70°F

dry

2024

62–85°F

dry

2023

55–79°F

dry

2022

60–81°F

dry

2021

60–77°F

rain

2020

55–78°F

dry

2019

48–74°F

dry

2018

57–79°F

dry

2017

62–81°F

dry

2016

56–76°F

dry

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About this race

Race Information

Date: July 31, 2027
Time: 8:30 AM
Director: Greg Eichelkraut
Website: Black Squirrel Scurry Triathlon

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

Location: Cenotaph Park, 124 N Prospect Ave, Merrill (across from Ballyhoos) at 1:30 PM
Categories: Top 3 in each Division
Overall Plaque: Top Solo Male, Solo Female
Raffle Prizes: To follow at Cenotaph Park 1:00 PM

Event Description

Type: Triathlon
Paddle: 2 mile down the Prairie River
Bike: 17.5 mile ride featuring the River Bend Trail
Run: 5K trail run through the Merrill Area Rec Complex and Council Grounds State Park

Race Fees

Solo Ages 20 and Older: $70 ($80 after 7/1)
Solo 19U: $45
Tandem and Relay Teams Ages 20 and Older: $140 ($160 after 7/1)
Tandem and Relay Teams 19U: $70 ($80 after 7/1)

Event Schedule

Packet Pick-up: Friday, July 30 5-8 PM (recommended at MARC) or Saturday, July 31 6:30-8:30 AM (at Prairie Trails)
Race Announcements: 8:10 AM Saturday, July 31
Race Start: 8:30 AM Saturday
Awards: To follow at Cenotaph Park 1:00 PM

Beneficiaries

Supported Organizations: Northwoods Veterans Post
Supported Organizations: 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 the 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.