About Fitchburg Festival of Speed

Fitchburg Festival of Speed was started in 2018 to bring fun, fitness and music to the home of Race Day Events. After a successful first year, the Fitchburg Festival of Speed became home to the State Criterium Championships in 2019. After a rockin' 2021 festival following 2020's event being cancelled, The Fitchburg Festival of Speed is back in 2022 and with all of the same fun! This year's festival includes a 5K Run/Walk, 25 Mile Fun Ride, $1000 Mile and Criterium action all day long.

About Race Day Events

Fitchburg Festival of Speed is produced by Race Day Events. Race Day Events works with all types of events from small, community 5k/10K run/walks, to large multi-day bike rides, triathlons, and full marathons. Their goal is to put the participant first by creating accurate and well supported courses that are safe and fun. Their experienced staff strives to distinguish their events and host satisfying, innovative, recreational experiences.

About the Race Director

Ryan is a seasoned cycling and endurance sports enthusiast. Ryan grew up running with his father from the age of 8 and always looked forward to the Superweek Cycling races in Sheboygan during the summer. Shortly after graduating from college, Ryan took up triathlon and bike racing. Having raced Superweek, Tour of America’s Dairyland and even the first two years of the Festival of Speed, Ryan took his passion and created Race Day Events. Today, Ryan and Race Day Events bring you the Festival of Speed, modeled closely after a similar race in Orlando, Florida, this race is a must add to your event calendar. Will we see Ryan roll up to the line again in 2022? Be there to find out.