The Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge draws many racers to the secret course each year. In recent years, the number of families has ballooned with a quarter of this year’s participants racing in the family division.
The Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge celebrates its tenth year under the leadership of Tim Buchholz and Anna Nummelin. The duo has grown the Memorial Day weekend event to the largest in the nation and given $90,000 to student scholarships.
WXPR interviews the Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge co-race director, Tim Buchholz. Buchholz explains the appeal of the race and what motivates him to put on this huge event.