From the Organizer
Welcome to The Friends of Our Wonderful Library’s annual 4th of July two-mile fun run!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mellen 4 Ne, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
1,458 ft
Nearest Airport
RHI
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport · 73 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Friends of the Mellen Bellringer Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
17
Days to train
Coming Up
Hayward Musky-Fest
39 miles away
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30 miles away
CARE 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run
31 miles away
July Jubilee 2 Mile Color Run and 10K Race
39 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Friends of the Mellen Bellringer Run
Jul 4, 2026