Theme Park Wait Times / Kings Island / Racer Red
Racer Red Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Racer Red at Kings Island, built on 2,529 measured readings.
Park hours today: 6pm–11pm
Best time to ride Racer Red
On a typical Saturday, Racer Red runs about 9 min at rope drop, peaks near 12 min around 12 PM, and eases to 8 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 12 min at its midday peak) and Friday the calmest (about 6 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 8 min, this is the #34 longest line of 41 tracked rides at Kings Island (park average 21 min). The longest is Beast at 127 min.
Typical Racer Red wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 12 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 6 min 8 PM | 6 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 9 min | 12 min 12 PM | 8 min |
Racer Red average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 8.6 min | 6,345 |
| July 2026 | 9.8 min | 6,998 |
| August 2026 | 8.8 min | 5,947 |
| September 2026 | 8.1 min | 2,530 |
Racer Red wait time FAQ
▾When is Racer Red shortest?
Racer Red is shortest at rope drop (about 9 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 8 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 12 min around 12 PM.
▾Which day is Racer Red busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 12 min midday, while Friday is the calmest at about 6 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Racer Red right now?
Racer Red isn't reporting a live wait right now. The park may be closed. This page updates automatically when lines go live.
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